2018
Player of the Pack: Emily Winckler
Softball player Emily Winckler is a junior majoring in sport management. Ali Boysen: What’s the most exciting part about softball? Emily Winckler: The most exciting part about it for me is that it’s a team sport, but little people can have different successes. Your team can be doing well but you can also be contributing to that. […]
Editorial: Participating in SGA election is key
It’s that time of year again. Time to elect the next president, vice president and senators for SGA. But, the sad reality is most students either don’t know or don’t care about the election, much to their detriment. All students should participate in the political process by attending the debate, and at the very least, […]
SGA passes emergency legislation to oppose state bill
Student Government Association voted to pass emergency legislation to oppose South Dakota Senate Bill 198 regarding free speech on campus at their weekly meeting Tuesday evening. Senate Bill 198, identical to House Bill 1073, would remove current regulations on free speech on South Dakota Board of Regents university campuses. SGA voted to oppose House Bill […]
Former CDC coordinator shares concerns, reasons for leaving
By Cheyenne Alexis and Ally Krupinsky Students in the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) are hoping for a positive semester this spring after a “tumultuous” fall. One source of student concern was Lena Tran’s departure from the CDC’s intercultural program coordinator position. “Everyone was like, ‘She made the CDC what it is’ and like, […]
Director of university housing hired
USD officially hired a new director of university housing after a over a month long search. Ashley Hartnett, former assistant housing director, has accepted the position of the university housing director. The decision was finalized as of last week. John Howe, associate dean of students and head of the housing search committee, said the search […]
Free speech policy petition surfaced on campus, students expressing concerns
With a Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) state chair on campus collecting signatures for a free speech petition, students are talking about what USD’s free speech policy is. Brandon Fokkema, Iowa state chair for YAL, said the organization is about promoting individual freedom, free markets and personal responsibility. YAL came to campus after reviewing USD’s […]
Sellers appointed to NCORE diversity office
Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity, has accepted a new position on the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). Sellers will serve on the Chief Diversity Office & Executive Leadership committee, which is one of six NCORE committees. In this position, Sellers will provide recommendations […]
R-Pizza celebrates 50 years of business in Vermillion
The smell of warm garlic bread, tomato sauce and pizza dough has filled the streets of downtown Vermillion for half a century now as R-Pizza is celebrating 50 years of business this year. 50 years ago, Jeff Radigan created a Vermillion staple when he first opened R-Pizza in 1968. Back then, R-Pizza was the only […]
Vermillion Realtors preparing for influx of student clients
Students at USD are beginning to weigh their options for where they want to live for the next academic year. While some live on campus, some students decide to live off campus. Real estate agencies in Vermillion are starting to prepare for the off campus business. Maloney Real Estate, Premier Real Estate and Dakota Realty […]
Study abroad programs offer students unique experiences
USD students have the opportunity to gain unique experiences studying abroad with the help of detailed planning set up by the Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE). The pre-departure process for studying abroad set students up for academic, professional and individual growth on their excursions. Pre-departure Virginija Wilcox, study abroad assistant director, helps prepare students […]