2016
Politics don’t end on Election Day
With this general election cycle coming to a close, many Americans are relieved that the excessive propaganda and unfounded accusations have finally ended, no matter the result. Most Americans will now turn their attention away from politics until the midterms or even, for many, the next presidential election in four years. This cycle has been […]
Printing is outdated and expensive
College campuses are supposed to be full of bright, young minds ready to change the world with facilities and faculty who are ready to help take small steps to make a difference. In this atmosphere, laptop computers and tablets are virtually ubiquitous. Leveraging the power of the internet, many professors take advantage and use services […]
Student Interest Group in Neurology elects new members, looks to increase participation
Though there was a lack of participation for many months, the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) plans on making a comeback by increasing student involvement. SIGN meets once or twice a semester, and Vice President Erik Burnison said they want to make meetings more frequent. The group currently has about 60 members, and in general it’s […]
Cubs fan finds stress relief in America’s pastime
Let me just take a moment and say, “Go, Cubs, Go!” I am unbelievably proud to be a Cubs fan. When people say it’s just a game, it’s infuriating, to say the least. I was panicking before the game because my Cubs jersey still hasn’t come in, and my shirt was dirty, so I didn’t have on […]
Sioux City Trump rally draws thousands, including USD students
Wearing red ball caps with the slogan “make America great again” and carrying “the silent majority stands with Trump” signs, more than 3,500 people packed into the Sioux City Convention Center Sunday afternoon to see Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speak a mere two days before election day. Sprinkled among the supporters draped in Trump flags […]
Second annual TEDxUSD held in Aalfs Auditorium
New ideas and motivational speeches was the name of the game Saturday in Aalfs Auditorium as seven speakers from around the state aimed to inspire about 150 people at the second annual TedxUSD event. Event organizers have been planning the occasion since earlier this year. John Slunecka, the event coordinator, said the presentations showcased what […]
Second annual Diwali celebration hosted by CDC
The second annual celebration for Diwali at USD was held by the Center for Diversity & Community Thursday night. The festival of lights was a good chance for the CDC to share a possibly unfamiliar culture to the people of USD, according to Lamont Sellers, the associate vice president for diversity. “What better way than to […]
USD community gathers to remember life of Benjamin Marchand
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Center for Diversity & Community Thursday afternoon to remember the life of Benjamin Marchand, a first-year honors biology student who died Oct. 29. Sarah Wittmuss, director of USD’s Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) and Marchand’s adviser in the honors program, said Marchand was enthusiastic about his […]
Recent protest incidents elicit strong reactions among students
Students who participated in a supply drive earlier this year to support the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline say recent actions at the North Dakota site don’t reflect the character of the majority of people gathered there and that the media is misportraying the group. First-year Ingrid Cho, first-year Mickayla Armell and junior Jessi Bean […]
SERVE gives students an opportunity to give back
Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment is just one of a handful of organizations at USD that aims to help students give back to the community they call home. John Fanta has been working with SERVE USD for three years and said he continues to enjoy helping others in the community. “I got involved as […]