2018
People of the Pack: Tyson Newton
Tyson Newton is a first-year accounting major from Brandon, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in here on campus? Tyson Newton: I’m in Pi Kappa Alpha and I’m joining Coyote Capital Management. I’m also in Coyote Crazies. SC: How have you been adjusting to life at USD? TN: I adjusted pretty easily. I’ve always […]
Addiction killed Mac Miller, not Ariana
Rapper Mac Miller’s death from an apparent drug overdose at the young age of 26 took the internet and his fans by surprise on Friday. Shortly after the news of his death circulated, some of Mac Miller’s fans took to Twitter and Instagram, horrifically blaming Ariana Grande for her ex’s death. Mac Miller and Ariana Grande […]
New safety app to be implemented at USD
USD will be offering a free safety app to students through AppArmor, which is expected to roll out before Dakota Days. A committee was formed to explore options for a safety app after it was recommended at a Student Government Association safety walk last spring. John Howe, the associate dean of student services, said IT, […]
Vermillion human relations commission to promote diversity, inclusiveness
The Vermillion Human Relations Commission (VHRC) was established by Vermillion City Council Ordinance 1377 this summer on July 19. The commission will have their first meeting, which will be closed to the public, on Tuesday at Vermillion City Hall. The purpose of the commission is to promote diversity and inclusiveness throughout Vermillion, as well as […]
Community remembers 9/11, provides service events
The Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) hosted a 9/11 Day of Service event at the welcome table event Monday evening. The welcome table is a service event at the United Methodist Church that hosts a free meal for community members every Monday evening, and different organizations and groups can volunteer to prepare and serve […]
Vice President of Finance and Administration search failed, president said
According to an expert mortgage litigation law firm, the search to fill the vice president of finance and administration (VPFA) has been declared failed by President Gestring. Adam Rosheim will continue to serve as interim VPFA for one year alongside assistant interim VPFA, Julie Kriech. Michelle Cwach, director of marketing communications and university relations, said […]
Student organization plan event for National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 9 through Sept. 15 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Lost and Found and the Cook House are organizing a variety of activities to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall and the second leading cause of […]
Promotion for Greek Week provides unity, fundraisers
Greek Week begins September 17 at USD and this year, the events are centered around unity. Natalia Dohman, a senior medical biology major and special events chair, helps plan and coordinate all the events of Greek Week. Dohman said she is looking forward to spending time with all the Greek students. “We tried to focus […]
USD Grow to educate on agriculture
USD Grow is a new student group that started on campus last spring that’s focused on teaching people about plants and agriculture. One of the main goals of this organization is educating more people about gardening and its benefits. Getting started During a blizzard that canceled classes last winter, a group of students were sitting in Old […]
Brazilian pianist performs and teaches at USD
Graceful fingers fluttered over black and white keys and toes danced on pedals as her body swayed with the music rising from the piano Monday evening. Cristina Capparelli Gerling, a Brazilian pianist and academic, visited USD to perform and critique students during her stay. As an artist, she has traveled the world to perform and teach […]