2018
Vermillion sees student housing options increase, leases available
The Heights and The Quarters are two new off-campus housing developments in Vermillion that are currently under construction and students can move-in next summer. Construction for both developments and planning room layouts began within the past year and students can currently sign leases and plan their living situations through 2019. New opportunities Nate Welch, CEO and President […]
Students raise complaints over parking, university responds
USD students have raised their concerns with the lack of parking available both for on-campus and off-campus passes. Pete Jensen, the Director of the University Police Department and the University Police personnel, was appointed to manage the campus parking system. Jensen said the main complaint they have received for parking this year is in the […]
UPD increases security camera coverage on campus
The University Police Department is continuing to update campus security with the addition of 25 new security cameras over the course of the summer and start of the fall semester. New additions include cameras in the stairwells of North Complex and in parking lot 13 behind the Richardson/Olson residence hall. Along with those additions, cameras […]
Wellness Center, students celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month
The USD Wellness Center is advertising National Yoga Awareness Month by handing out flyers in the MUC and promoting their classes by word of mouth. September is National Yoga Awareness Month and USD students are making preparations to celebrate the occasion. Lauren Lavin, a yoga instructor at the Wellness Center and a sophomore studying psychology, […]
UPD makes preparations for first home game, student tailgate
As the first home football game approaches on Sept. 8, the University Police Department (UPD) has begun its preparations for student tailgate. Lieutenant Jef Rice says UPD’s main goal is to keep all students safe during tailgates. “We usually have our operations planned and training down pretty good. This year we’ll have a little bit […]
President Gestring answers SGA’s questions, concerns
University president Sheila Gestring visited the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting to answer student questions and concerns on Tuesday evening. Gestring offered SGA updates on what she and her team have been working on this semester. After the updates, Gestring opened the floor for questions. Questions included issues on enrollment for international students, the […]
Students respond to Walmart hours cut back
The Vermillion Walmart has cut back from its around-the-clock service and will no longer be open during the night. The store will now be open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Vermillion Walmart’s new hours has created concern for the community and students. Kaitlyn Danielson, a junior majoring in elementary education said the new change […]
Students work to support themselves through college
Many students work throughout their college years and find work opportunities through university resources and the community. Jodie Davis, senior nursing major, who lives off-campus and works part-time in residential dining and does work-study in the Wellness Center. For Davis, working while in school helps pay bills, personal expenses and save up for next semester. […]
University aims to educate students about Sexual Health Month
As September marks Sexual Health Awareness Month, University Housing and Student Health through Sanford Hospital are working to promote awareness for safe sex. University Housing has hosted a number of “Hook Up” presentations for students and is planning more approaches for awareness for the month, and the rest of the academic year. Cody Burgraff, assistant […]
Students providing for students: the Campus Activities Board
Throughout the year there are many events that are provided to students to relieve the stress of the school year. One organization on campus that is led by students focuses on bringing entertainment to campus. The Campus Activity Board is known for their activities they bring to the student body, especially for the main concert […]