October 22, 2019
Free feminine hygiene products added to MUC women’s restrooms
More than half of USD’s students no longer have to worry about being stranded without feminine hygiene products at the Muenster University Center. In every women’s bathroom at the MUC, there is a free dispenser full of tampons and pads. These dispensers are a new addition to the bathrooms, and many hope to see them […]
Underneath the U: The strange history behind USD’s tunnel system
Underneath USD, three miles of tunnels connect power, steam, data and communication lines to buildings across campus. The Facilities Management (FM) crew, who roam the tunnels daily, joke that the labyrinth would make for a good base in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Actually, they’re not far off. The tunnels are subject to campus […]
SGA: UPD director search down to seven applicants
The director of the University Police Department retired in August and a committee has been reviewing applications from officers interested in the position. Carson Zubke, Student Government Association President is a member on the committee and he stated at Tuesday’s SGA meeting that the pool of applicants has been whittled down from 30 candidates to […]
Intramural staff all about creating ‘good environment’
Working as an intramural referee at USD is more than line judging and scorekeeping; it’s having fun and making sure that sports participants have an enjoyable experience. With over 11 sports and 22 tournaments and events throughout the year, intramural sports are a huge part of student activities at USD, and it takes a large, […]
Safety first: Security Report reflects drop in alcohol violations
USD released the annual Fire Safety & Security Report earlier this month, and numbers closely resemble the 2017 report. The report is a record of yearly offenses, from alcohol and drug violations to sexual assaults, compiled by University Police. Sergeant Bryant Jackson said this year’s numbers slightly fluctuated in some areas, but USD’s campus is tame […]
‘Far and few between’: Vermillion’s lone car charging station seeing light use
Vermillion has seen 17 charges on six different vehicles since opening a car charging station next to City Hall on Center Street in Vermillion on Aug. 15. The city implemented electric vehicle charging bays for electric cars over the summer as a part of the city’s goal to be more eco-friendly, James Purdy, assistant city […]
Editorial: Continuing sexual education
Less than half of the country is providing sufficient sex education to young people attending public schools. According to the National Conference of State Legislature, as of March 1, 2016, there are only 24 states that require their public schools to provide sex education to their students. Of those 24, only 21 are required to […]
Athletic department rolls out new student ticket plan
USD announced its new football ticketing process to students in an email Monday morning. There are three options for students to get their tickets for the week’s game. The first option requires students to scan a QR code on posters inside the Muenster University Center starting Tuesday of game week. The QR code becomes available […]
Student health provides reduced rates for STD screenings
South Dakota ranks 19 in the nation in gonorrhea reports. 15-to-24-year-olds, which constitute the majority of the USD student body, are at the highest risk to contract sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Anthony Burbach, a physician assistant and employee health provider at Sanford Health, said he recommends individuals test for STDs after each new partner. “Whenever […]
Dealing with stress when you’re busy: Quick tips to keep you pushing through
The past week has been a doozy; tests and papers piling up one after the other, and professors seem to schedule every major assignment to be turned in on the same day. Add in the pressures of relationships in your personal life, a job and extracurriculars, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a stress […]