January 14, 2019
USD receives patent for dark matter laboratory, applies technology to research
Dark matter makes up approximately 23 percent of the universe, but its consistency isn’t exactly known. The USD physics department received a patent to further develop advanced technology needed to learn more about this abstract concept. Dongming Mei, a physics professor, formed a team with two other researchers eight years ago and started developing new […]
Cleaning to coaching: USD athletics’ weight room interns
Like many college athletes, Ben Hammer begins his day before the sun rises. The senior thrower from Dell Rapids, S.D. awakes around 5 a.m. and takes a walk from Coyote Village to the weight room inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Hammer’s daily workout isn’t scheduled until the afternoon following class, but it’s his job […]
Letter to the Editor: Native American campus organizations are proud to educate and include
Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In September, the 27th annual Red Road Gathering centered around the theme “Next Generation.” The Tiospaye Student Council will host its 47th annual Wacipi April 6-7, 2019 at USD’s Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Tiospaye also organized a Native American Heritage Month kick-off event with […]
Mental health in the modern world
A survey from the American Psychiatry Association found that millennials are by and large the most anxious generation. Women are reported to have higher anxiety than men, and people of color scored 11 points higher on the anxiety scale than Caucasians. So what does this say about the state of our world? With statistics telling […]
The end of the big bang
After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory will end its run this May on a high note. The decision to end the series come from Jim Parsons’ decision to leave the series after season 12. CBS attempted to negotiate Parsons to stay with the show for two more years. If Parsons had, he would have […]
In-state tuition to six surrounding states now offered for SDBOR schools
New freshmen and transfer students from Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming will receive in-state tuition at South Dakota state public universities, including USD, beginning next summer. This change is a part of South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that will offer students from six surrounding states an undergraduate tuition rate equivalent to the rate […]
USD community supports campus accessibility
This is part two of a story about mobility and accessibility on USD’s campus. For students with physical disabilities, everyday tasks like going to class or meeting with professors can seem daunting. USD’s disabilities services, along with facilities management, aim to provide accessible buildings and facilities for all students. However, USD still has areas to […]