2019
CDC celebrates MLK through literature
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was nationally celebrated on Monday and USD students were given the opportunity to understand the significance behind the holiday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Spoken Word event on Tuesday night. This event kicked off the Center for Diversity and Community’s (CDC) weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. The […]
‘Surviving R. Kelly’ showcases that Black women aren’t taken seriously
Though R. Kelly himself has continued to deny sexual assault allegations for decades, these disturbing assertions have been made available to the public and were addressed by celebrities like Dave Chappelle and Wendy Williams, as well as R&B fans alike. These accusations have swirled and fizzled out throughout several years–that is until earlier this month. To oversimplify, in […]
Barnes & Noble contract expiring early June, new contract to be signed by March 1
The university bookstore has been under Barnes & Noble’s ownership since 2002, and that contract is due to expire June 1, 2019. The university decided to undergo a request for proposal (RFP) to view all partnership possibilities. As of now, they are Barnes & Noble, Follett, BBA Solutions and Akademos/Indico. John Howe, associate dean of […]
Deputy AD David Williams to take position at New Mexico
David Herbster, USD athletic director, announced Tuesday that current USD deputy AD David Williams will take the same position at the University of New Mexico. He will start in two to three weeks, according to the USD sports information office. “This is a tremendous opportunity at University of New Mexico. Deputy athletic director positions at the […]
Letter to the Editor: The many sides of sexual assualt
Recently, it has been hard to avoid high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual assault and the various movements decrying these experiences. These issues are not new and remain relevant in current affairs, particularly in recent elections and changes in government administrations. An especially high profile case occurred nearly three months ago in which multiple women […]
People of the Pack: Jacob Holmberg
Jacob Holmberg is a sophomore criminal justice major from Madison, S.D. Ali Boysen: What are your thoughts on the government shutdown and how long it’s lasted? Jacob Holmberg: I think it’s dumb. It’s so unnecessary it’s gone on this long, and people aren’t getting paid and government workers aren’t able to pay their bills now. That’s not cool. […]
USD Sanford School of Medicine receives scholarship funding
USD Sanford School of Medicine will offer 40 new scholarships for the 2019-20 school year, thanks to a donation from Sanford Health. Sanford Health pledged $300,000 per year to fund scholarships for med school students. Their funds will be matched by the USD Foundation. The 40 scholarships will be awarded to 10 students from each class and […]
Why fake news is so dangerous
There’s no denying that each one of us carries some kind of bias, whether it be political affiliation or from liking Kourtney more than Khloe. However, it’s when we crave validation in our beliefs that things can become dangerous; when we refuse to view forms of media that challenge our ideals in any way. This […]
South Dakota’s first winery reflects on its history, expands its business
In 1996, Valiant Vineyards became the first commercial winery in South Dakota, and calls Vermillion its home. Eldon and Sherry Nygaard’s idea to open a winery grew from hometown ties. Eldon is originally from Viborg, S.D. and Sherry is originally from California. After living in Las Vegas together for a time, the two decided to […]
You Can’t Spell Truth without Ruth
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the second longest serving justice on the court currently and the oldest justice on the court. At 85 years old, she is five years older than the next oldest justice. With each passing year, talk of whether she should retire continues to grow. Depending on how one defines—or operationalizes—the goal […]