October 2016
Students can help alleviate poverty in Vermillion with simple actions
In college, students tend to focus on their individual educations and futures. But as we live in our own little worlds, a community epidemic is occurring right under our noses. As one of the lowest income counties in South Dakota, Clay County is no stranger to issues related to poverty. According to South Dakota Dashboard, the county […]
South Dakota initiative would be beneficial to union workers
On Nov. 8, the South Dakota legislature will release a ballot to voters addressing 10 initiatives that have been approved for the ballot. One particular measure on the ballot will be on whether or not nonprofit and corporate organizations will be able to charge a fee for services rendered. This fee would be very helpful […]
Oktoberfest brings larger turnout than last year
More beer-drinking and schnitzel-eating Octoberfest goers made their way to Vermillion over the weekend than last year, according to city officials. “We’ve had about 300 people, but it’s hard to tell because they come and go,” said Tim Bellis, the tourism and marketing coordinator for Vermillion.buy clomid online https://www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/usa/clomid.html no prescription The event consisted of food, […]
Sellers named associate vice president for diversity
Former director for the Center for Diversity & Community Lamont Sellers has been promoted to associate vice president for diversity, filling the spot of Jesus Trevino. Sellers has been at the University of South Dakota since September 2014, and said this position was “a good move” in furthering his plans for diversity and inclusiveness. “It’s […]
New TRIO program offers extra support for undergraduate students
A new federal program hopes to make a difference at USD, 144 students at a time. Student Support Services is one of three TRIO programs on campus. The program started last semester and will soon be at full capacity. It offers individual meetings with advisers and free tutoring for at-need students. Through a $1.1 million grant received by the university last year, […]
Majoring in business proves to be beneficial for students
Every student wants to major in something that will land them a job after college which is why more and more students are deciding to go with majors that are business related. USD’s business school is one of the best in the nation and a great choice for those considering a business-oriented career. The school was […]
Students have options to consider voting outside two-party system
This newspaper, especially during a presidential election, has seen its share of political articles. With all of the pushes to get the student body politically active, as glam rock band Europe once said, “it’s the final countdown.” We are less than six weeks away from a very serious election, and it really isn’t hard to […]
Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency tests not useful for students
After spending years in high school preparing and stressing over the ACT and SAT, college students assume the world of general standardized testing is a fading memory. At least until junior year. This is when the ACT’s Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency comes into play. Commonly referred to as CAAP, the test is designed to […]
Artwork featuring circles of mourning displayed at campus art gallery
Dakota Days has brought many alumni into town, but not all came for the football game. On Friday and Saturday, art enthusiasts, alumni and students attended the reception for the exhibition of Melinda Camber Porter’s work in the John A. Day art gallery in the Fine Arts building. Several distinguished alumni were at the reception, […]