2018
Player of the Pack: Austin Simmons
Austin Simmons is a junior quarterback majoring in physical education. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you like about being the quarterback? Austin Simmons: There’s a lot of things that I like about it. One big thing is you always get to touch the ball in every play, so you get to really have an impact in […]
University administration responds to rumors of campus threat
The University is communicating with students after rumors of a threat on campus this morning. In an email sent by the dean of students at 1:23 this afternoon, the university said it is “aware of information from students.” “Thank you to those who have shared your concerns,” the email said. “We take such reports very […]
Editorial: Protect the earth every day, not just on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22. While the rest of world just has a day, USD does things a little differently. At USD, Earth Day has become Earth Days, where the entire week is home to events, including speakers, movies and stargazing, aimed at promoting sustainability and awareness. Put on by the USD Sustainability […]
Letter to the Editor: Plant seeds in continuing traditions
There’s an old saying that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago—the second best time is now. Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In October, the 26th Annual Red Road Gathering told stories of healing and community as it honored founder Gene Thin Elk, director of […]
Parker’s Movie Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ makes a bang
Sound plays an important role in the horror genre. So much of the fear that is created on screen stems from atmospheric music and sound effects, whether they be loud, explosive jump scares or subtle, bone-chilling background noises. 2016 gave us two horror movies that sought to subvert our expectations about sound in horror: “Hush,” […]
We must choose to be ourselves or to be fake
The hardest and most important thing to do in life is to simply be yourself. In a world full of people who go around pretending to be something that they’re not to fit in with the “it” crowd, we lose track of who we really are. The idea of a true self is something that […]
President Abbott: A legacy
As June approaches, the USD community prepares to say goodbye to the G.O.A.T. and welcome a new university president. University President James Abbott announced his retirement Sept. 27. He’s served as USD’s president for 21 years. Abbott said some of his most memorable moments include the Women’s National Invitational Tournament win in the DakotaDome in 2016 and the […]
New strategic communication plan presented for SGA
Libby Bullerdick, Student Government Association’s external communications manager, presented her strategic communication plan for the upcoming term at the SGA weekly meeting Tuesday night. Bullerdick’s presentation included plans to improve social media, market around campus and educate students about the SGA process. Bullerdick said it’s important for students to understand SGA because it “affects them […]
Barnes and Noble seeks contract renewal
As Barnes & Noble’s contract is nearing its expiration date of June 2019, a committee of USD faculty is developing a new request for proposal (RFP) for a new campus bookstore. Barnes & Noble has been at USD since 2002 and plans to submit a proposal in order to be considered for a contract renewal. […]
Students and faculty discuss voting patterns, prepare for midterm election
From tabling in the Muenster University Center, sending in absentee ballots to home districts and voting for a new Student Government Association president via email, students on USD’s campus are trying to remain engaged in the political science process. SGA Elections In the last SGA election, voter turnout among students was at its highest in recent […]