February 2017
Economic survey estimates universities’ impact on South Dakota
The Board of Regents recently commissioned USD economics professors Mike Allgrunn and Travis Letellier to conduct a study centered around the economic impact of the South Dakota public university system. The study concluded that 67,850 people are living in South Dakota as a result of the economic activity created by the universities. To conduct the study, a […]
Candidly Canada: Bottle-free campus furthers sustainability efforts
Despite the gloomy weather, my Canadian host campus is shedding light on important environmental issues. Southern neighbors, take note.Bishop’s University is the first university in Quebec to ban the sale of plastic water bottles. An on-campus effort called the Sustainable Development Action Group implemented this campaign in 2010. For people concerned about water quality, drinking […]
Letter to the editor: Faculty must raise the bar
If you are a university student, you may take part in a lecture or online class. Regardless, you may have additional collaboration assignments to post online and respond to your usually two or more classmates.Such methods used by professors, in my opinion, is a lazy approach to effective pedagogy leadership and fails to facilitate knowledge.I […]
People of the Pack: Antone Morrison
Antone Morrison is a first-year business major. Morgan Matzen: What do you hope to do with your major? Antone Morrison: I was hoping on doing something towards the financial side and going into law. I want to be able to be a coordinator of nonprofits because I’m from a reservation. I’m from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Oglala Lakota. […]
Stilwell Exhibition showcases student artwork
The John A. Day Gallery is currently home to many pieces of art created by USD students, which range from printwork and paintings to sculptures and videos. The 30th annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition opened on Jan. 27 and will continue until Feb. 24. “The purpose of the Stilwell is to highlight USD art students,” […]
Editorial: Be involved year-round
USD students haven’t been quiet about their opinions on the Student Government Association’s passing of the General Activity Fee budget last week.This isn’t a bad thing; students should voice their opinions to SGA. However, it appears that many students don’t participate in SGA business until a decision is made that they don’t care for. Kenzie […]
Improv club hosts murder mystery party
USD’s Improv Club hosted a murder mystery party, the first event of its kind in the club’s history, on Friday night. More than 60 people attended the two-hour long event in the Al Neuharth Media Center. While most of the event was improv, there was a central plot to the event. The show kicked off with a […]
T-Pain performs to crowd of thousands at DakotaDome
Hip-hop artist T-Pain performed to a crowd of thousands at the DakotaDome Saturday night. Doors opened at 7 p.m. as fans entered the stadium for the CAB concert. Crowd members could be spotted riding on each other’s shoulders to see over the masses. The set list for the night included such hits as “I’m ‘n […]
USD takes down SDSU in second South Dakota Showdown
It was a tight game in the packed arena Saturday as the Coyotes (18-10, 9-4 Summit) took on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (12-16, 5-8 Summit) inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes started strong, but had their lead cut from 14 to just 1 and even fell behind at one point. USD held […]
