2015
USD, SDSU share comparable scholarly statistics
Rivalry grudges and bias aside, USD and SDSU are a lot alike. The two state schools share similar graduation rates, tuition costs and post-graduation salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard website. In all three of these measures, both USD and SDSU fare slightly better than national averages. USD’s graduation rate is 52 […]
Verbatim- November 11th, 2015
In today’s episode we will be discussing freedom of speech on campus regarding side walk chalk. We also take a look at some ways to reduce stress. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook Anchors: Trent Opstedahl & Tatum Dean
USD holds discussion of ISIS effect on Yazidi people
The attempted modern day genocide of a minority group was discussed in the Muenster University Center on Tuesday evening. Timothy Schorn, a USD political science professor, and Abid Shamden presented a lecture entitled “Genocide and Sex Slavery: Yazidi Life and Death under ISIS.” Both men are members of the Lincoln, Neb., Yazidi community, the largest […]
USD alumnus assumes powerful US House of Representatives position
USD alumnus Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, became one of the most powerful members of Congress last week. “Out of 435 members in the House of Representatives, he is definitely in the top 10 most powerful people, perhaps the top five,” political science instructor Mary Pat Bierle said. Brady was elected in a private meeting by […]
People of the Pack: Yehezkiel Wibisono
Yehezkiel Wibisono is a first-year majoring in business. Cheyenne Alexis: Who is your favorite musical artist and why? Yehezkiel Wibisono: My favorite artist is my band, Bread of Stone. We are growing up with Christian music and we have a lot of shows too. We already have a couple albums out. CA: What is something not many […]
Sexual assault prevention is the duty of all
Every year, thousands of young adults enter universities across the country to begin their higher education. Each year during orientation, they are given a very alarming look at the reality of the culture on college campuses. It is a statistic almost all university students can quote. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during […]
USD, SDSU fraternity chapters to run 137 miles with football for charity
This week, in honor of the USD vs. SDSU football game, members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity are taking part in a football run to raise money for Feeding South Dakota, the local branch of Feeding America. The run is one of a number of events that are part of the South Dakota Showdown […]
Coyotes look forward to State game, possible playoff berth
It’s that time of year again when the state of South Dakota is preparing for the clash between the Jackrabbits and the Coyotes. Past games and the transition to Division I have been difficult for the Coyotes. They have been roughed up by SDSU in past years they’ve squared off, but this year they hope […]
University of Maryland professor delivers talk on molecular container research
About 30 students and faculty gathered in Churchill-Haines on Monday night to hear University of Maryland professor Lyle Isaacs speak about molecular containers. Isaacs said he’s been working in science for many years. With his colleagues, he’s been exploring ways to decrease spending on pharmaceutical drugs, which he says currently generates about $5 billion a […]
Butternut squash bisque and Barre Blast is the perfect combination
Butternut squash is a delicious, beautiful thing and this is the time of year to start experimenting with ways to incorporate it into recipes. Right now, it’s really cheap to purchase butternut squash and it has a long shelf life. So, what are you waiting for? Go buy some today. Allrecipes.com has an awesome, easy […]