August 30, 2019
New musical festival to promote original compositions
Listening local. That’s what USD percussion professor Darin Wadley had in mind while organizing the first annual Great Plains New Music Festival, where 23 musicians will perform in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on Sept. 7. The festival will showcase professional musicians and composers from all over the country, as well as […]
Notice paper straws in the MUC? Here’s where they came from
Plastic straws have been replaced at the Muenster University Center by environmentally-friendly, biodegradable paper straws, an initiative spearheaded by junior Faith Ireland and Aramark, USD’s food service management company. University Brew, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick-Fil-A, Qdoba and other campus dining options have implemented the new straws at their locations. Ireland, former president of Student Understanding […]
The Heights prepares for game day as alternative tailgate option
USD administrators have audibled their plans for football game day — the first of which begins at Saturday’s sunrise — in the midst of the DakotaDome’s year-long makeover. A half-capacity venue means fans without tickets must search for a gameday experience outside the Dome. This includes a redesigned tailgate to accommodate an influx of students […]