October 2020
Making internet connections: Honors common read event moved online
Incoming freshmen in the honors program each year participate in the honors common read event. For this, the class is assigned a book to read over the summer and then meet for an event usually during the first few weeks of class to have a discussion with honors professors and peer mentors on the book. […]
Health, cyber privacy important now more than ever
Whether it be personal health or online security, privacy is important to ensure people feel safe and can trust others with their information. We take our individual privacy for granted and it’s easy to believe that our history and data will always be safe inside our devices, however with everything becoming more technologically advanced it […]
Athletic marketing reaches fans through social media
While students wait for sports games to begin in late November, the Athletic Marketing department has taken to social media to keep morale high and fans engaged. Jarren Duffy, director of athletic marketing and promotions, said before the pandemic, his job involved getting the word out to students about sporting events, creating promotions and giveaways for […]
Hanging around with new hammock club on campus
USD is home to many clubs on campus varying in academics, sports and other student interests. Recently a new student organization has been added to USD — that student organization is the Hammock Club. The Hammock Club is a new and quickly growing student organization now offered at USD. On Sept. 15 the student organization […]
Gestring reveals university’s 5-year strategic plan
After the delay of the announcement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Sheila Gestring revealed USD’s 5-year strategic plan during USD’s 2020 State of the University Address. Gestring outlined the plan’s six strategic themes at the event: Academic Excellence, Engagement, Facilities and Infrastructure, Diversity, Serving South Dakota and Affordability, The plan, set to go through […]
USD linebacker selected as semi-finalist for Campbell Trophy
Jack Cochrane, a senior middle linebacker for USD, has succeeded in being a team captain for the Coyotes, selected as second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and leading the MVFC in tackles in 2019. Now, Cochrane adds being selected as a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The trophy, awarded by the National Football […]
CAB reimagines Halloween festivities
With Halloween just around the corner, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is working to make this season as spooky as possible — all while keeping students safe. While this month usually kicks off with the annual fall concert, followed by costume parties and pumpkin carving, CAB is reimagining what Halloween will look like this year. […]
Dakotathon Has a Full Schedule of Events Planned For the Semester
Dakotathon is prepared and ready to fundraise despite the unprecedented year. The Dakotathon team has the semester packed full of events and fundraisers for the Miracle Network kids. Jacey Feyereisen, a member of Dakotathon and in the nursing program said Dakotathon’s main focus for the semester is the health and safety of the miracle kids. […]
Work Scholars program works with local businesses, opens new doors for students
Students now have another opportunity on campus to grow outside the classroom. The Work Scholars program was created this fall to help students build a strong social network and give them the opportunity to find jobs within their major while in school. Linda Halliburton, director of the Work Scholars program, said the two major components of […]
More than just a crown
Typically, every year in October, a USD student is crowned Miss USD. However, this year, due to COVID-19, Miss South Dakota was postponed. The postponement of Miss South Dakota gave current 2020 pageant title holders the option to keep their titles for another year. This has allowed them another year to prepare for Miss South […]