Letter to the editor: USD’s move to gender inclusive facilities

Many of you will notice that signage of some bathrooms around campus has changed. Wherever possible, USD is moving toward a policy of having “gender inclusive facilities” — or GIFs — on campus. These are private, single-stall restrooms that may be used by any person regardless of family status, parental status, gender identity or gender […]

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Photo gallery: Festival of Nations showcases diversity

The International Club hosted the annual Festival of Nations Sunday night. In the Muenster University Center Ballroom, students, faculty and community members attended the event, which began with a buffet-style meal encompassing 60 different dishes from a variety of countries. Students in USD’s International Club cooked food from their own countries and served those in attendance. Events […]

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Students help community members file their taxes

USD students are helping the Vermillion community file their taxes. Junior law student Mallory Schulte, the site coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Vermillion, is teaming up with other students to make sure people get their refunds filed correctly. The VITA program offers free tax help to taxpayers who make under $54,000. […]

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Women, Gender and Sexuality Conference focuses on cultures of change

By Morgan Matzen and Cheyenne Alexis “Cultures of Change” was the theme for the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Research Conference. The conference lasted from March 22-24. Speakers, presentations and films were all events people could attend to learn and discuss different issues from gender, masculinity and various LGBTQ+ topics. Siavash “Vash” Zohoori About 70 people attended the […]

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