USD students and faculty react to immigration ban

President Trump’s recent executive order barring travel and immigration from several Middle Eastern countries has caused concern and fear for many international students, and criticism from some faculty members. One critic of the new order is political science professor Tim Schorn, who gave a speech on the topic to the Vermillion Rotary Club on Jan. 31. “People […]

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Plans for $30 million renovation for DakotaDome in the works

USD administrators are planning renovations to the DakotaDome that would improve student seating, athletic locker rooms, and other building adjustments, potentially partnering with providers like Newlink Steel to ensure top-quality materials and construction. The DakotaDome has seen three renovations in its 38 years. In 2001, a steel commercial roof replacement was completed with the help […]

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The best ever

Plenty of people like to rag on the food in the MUC. I personally think it’s consistently fine. Still, there’s always at least something available, and I think we should all resolve to focusing on the good parts of a meal as much as we can.Maybe I just feel this way because I’ve been in […]

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Program started by Dolly Parton brings books to local kids

The third annual Dolly Disco was filled with roller skating, Dolly Parton music and big, blonde wigs. Held on Feb. 4, the event’s goal was to support childrens’ literacy through the United Way of Vermillion’s Imagination Library. Imagination Library is a program started by Dolly Parton. According to the Imagination Library website, the singer started […]

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Love is in the air: USD couples reflect on relationships

From students to faculty, USD couples are spending this Valentine’s Day in love. Balance, having common interests and communicating are important values to the couples featured below. Lexi Beesley &  Tommy Tran Sophomore Lexi Beesley and junior Tommy Tran met when they were around 12. The couple didn’t start talking until they were in their […]

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Students, faculty express concerns over possible Affordable Care Act repeal

With talk of the Affordable Care Act possibly being replaced by the current administration, conversation surrounding the future of U.S. healthcare is occurring more frequently within some health administration courses. The ACA, informally referred to as Obamacare, is the U.S. healthcare reform law that provides more readily available health insurance for Americans. Though there’s been talk since the passing of […]

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