September 20, 2017
Parking lot etiquette an important skill in college
Let’s face it — nothing is worse than a school parking lot. The vast labyrinth of vehicles is a sour, foreign change from our driveways at home, and the area full of rubber, metal and anarchy can be hard to navigate. North Complex parking is no different, and it’s easy to feel bitter having to […]
Chamber Singers releases album, looks forward to tour
After releasing an album last year, the Chamber Singers are looking forward to taking their music to Europe. “Let Me Fly,” an album of songs they’ve rehearsed for their performances, was released after three years of production. Deshonte Helm, a senior music education major, said she loves the album. “It’s really good music, it’s well […]
Hispanic Heritage Month an outlet for celebration, education
USD’s Latino Student Organization (LASO) is hosting events throughout Hispanic Heritage Month to promote diversity and help students celebrate their cultures. Karla Jamie, the LASO president, said the month is all about education and celebration. “We like to further educate people on different parts of the world and different parts of Latin America and what we celebrate,” […]
Macklemore to perform at fall CAB concert
USD is getting an early Campus Activities Board concert this year. Rapper Macklemore will take the stage on Halloween at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The concert was announced at last weekend’s football game, but the planning began in July. “This summer, we were presented with a very unique opportunity,” said Cara Olson, the CAB […]
College Democrats aim for quality discussion
Joining the USD College Democrats club at USD was a no-brainer. I’ve been a registered Democrat since 2007, when I turned 18. During my early 20s, I was focused on student rights and marriage equality. Other issues didn’t pertain to my life too much. And during the last couple of years, I haven’t been too […]
Confiding in a coach: USD swimmer feels supported after coming out as gay
After seeing the promise of a safe environment in a “You Can Play” video created by the athletic department in 2014, sophomore Bryce Fehringer was drawn to USD. Fehringer wrote a blog post on OutSports over the summer about when he came out as gay to his swim coach Jason Mahowald. Since then, he’s received positive […]
Safe Rides faces budget cut, schedule changes
The Safe Rides program had to drop a day out of their pick-ups this year due to a budget cut. Safe Rides is a free transportation service that takes students home after a night of drinking. The Safe Rides bus runs from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “It acts as a taxi service until about […]