February 2017
Travel and immigration ban forum answers questions, concerns
The Center for Diversity and Community hosted a campus forum on President Trump’s latest executive order concerning immigration and a travel ban from several Middle Eastern countries on Thursday night. Seating was full in the MUC pit lounge, where about 150 students, faculty and community members came to have their questions answered. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president […]
Housing numbers for spring 2017 comparable to previous years
The start of the spring semester brought a decrease in students living on campus – 14 percent of residence hall beds are unoccupied at USD. John Geske, USD’s housing director, said having this many beds unoccupied is normal for the second semester. “Typically, most years see an attrition from spring to fall,” Geske said. “I’ve been looking […]
USD football announces signing class of 2017
USD head football coach Bob Nielson announced the signing of 24 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, National Signing Day. Along with the 24 commits, Nielson announced the addition of Cody Jennings, a mid-year transfer from Garden City (Kan.) Community College, and seven other high school standouts that have accepted an offer […]
Almost one in three South Dakota first-years must take a remedial course
In South Dakota, roughly 30 percent of all first-year college students are deficient in their mastery of math or English or both, in many cases. Governor Daugaard addressed this issue in his State of the State Address, calling students’ unpreparedness for college coursework a “persistent problem.” Having to take remedial courses, Daugaard said, is a “lose-lose,” because […]
SGA VP candidates comment on upcoming debates
There will be two SGA presidential debates this year. The Cross Media Council will be holding their anual debate on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Al Neuharth Media Center. SGA and USD’s Speech and Debate team are co-hosting a debate on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the MUC pit lounge. SGA vice presidential candidate […]
Students, SGA senators discuss GAF fund allocations for hours
By the time the SGA meeting was over Tuesday night, Senate Resolution 20 had seen discussion, but no progress. The resolution, which proposes how to allocate the new funds raised by the General Activity Fee (GAF), was tabled for next week’s meeting. Eighty-seven percent of the new GAF funds will be going to the athletic […]