January 2017
Reproductive rights groups planning more events, engaging more students during Trump administration
With the inauguration of President Trump last week, conversations surrounding reproductive rights policies have been more prominent. Abortion rates are at an all-time low since Roe v. Wade and are continuing to drop, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The same study also found that South Dakota is one of six states that have 76-100 percent […]
Real change happens through action, not social media rants
It’s not breaking news that Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Friday, nor is it breaking news that the Women’s March on Washington took place the day after. More than 500 people attended the Women’s March in Vermillion on Saturday. Men, women, children and even dogs marched in our college town in solidarity. […]
Law school professor seen as ‘asset’ to students, Indian law
USD law professor Frank Pommersheim, who recently received the Distinguished Achievement for the Humanities from the South Dakota Humanities Council in November, has been teaching Indian law at USD since 1984. While this is one of many awards Pommersheim has received, he’s known best on campus for his engaging teaching style and passion for Indian […]
Red Steakhouse Auditorium hosts grand opening gala
After four months of renovations, The Coyote Twin Theater hosted a gala celebrating the reopening of the newly-named Red Steakhouse Auditorium Monday night. The auditorium was named in honor of donations given to the theater by Jerad Higman, the owner of Red Steakhouse. More than 70 people attended the gala, which was catered by Red Steakhouse. Attendants […]
USD students drawn to Washington by Women’s March, inauguration
Thousands of people descended on Washington, D.C. last week to see Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the celebratory parade and to participate in marches and demonstrations over the weekend. Among the thousands gathered was a handful of USD students, some there to celebrate the incoming president, others to demonstrate. Jordan Hanson, a junior political science major, didn’t make […]
It’s time to talk depression
In 2015 it was estimated that 16.1 million adults in America had one major depressive episode within the year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That’s 6.7 percent of all American adults. Depression is often spoken about in hushed tones, even though it happens to be in the forefront of many people’s lives. […]
Students looking forward to T-Pain, concert location
The students have spoken: T-Pain will be rapping at the DakotaDome on Feb. 11. Shelby McCabe, co-chair of CAB, said moving the performance from Aalfs to the DakotaDome was a matter of appealing to students’ requests. “Aalfs has always been where we’ve been able to hold it, but the Dome has always been preferred by students […]
Jaycee Bradley: The rise of a leader
Some young players take time to develop before they make big impacts on the game. Sophomore guard Jaycee Bradley hasn’t been one of them, as she became a leader of the new-look team early on in the season. Bradley has become one of the most noteworthy leaders on the team this season, averaging second in […]
Consultant brings team culture shift on swimming and diving team
Increased communication, team morale and chemistry are just a few of the results experienced by USD’s swimming and diving team this year, largely due to its new partnership with a team culture consultant. Starting this fall, head swimming and diving coach Jason Mahowald hired HUMANeX Ventures to better the team as well as individual athletes. […]
Player of the Pack: Dakarai Allen
Freshman Dakarai Allen, a kinesiology major, is on the football team as a wide receiver. DV: Where did you come from to play for USD? DA: I came from Largo, Florida. DV: As an athlete and a student, what brought you to USD? DA: I came to USD from with a full-ride scholarship to […]