2020
Lessons from Among Us
Sometimes, we’re reminded of life’s lessons through the most arbitrary of tasks. Today, I was reminded of the importance of patience and trusting the process as I was researching the history of the popular digital game, Among Us. You’ve likely noticed the rise in popularity of this now commonly played game — a game that […]
USD Med School Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Grant
The South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (SD BRIN) received a $16.9 million grant renewal through the National Institute of Health (NIH). BRIN supports and instigates research and scientific findings in South Dakota. Barbara Goodman, USD physiology professor and BRIN director, said BRIN is very important for biomedical research throughout the state. The grant directly […]
Alumni group supports women and philanthropy at USD
USD Women in Philanthropy focuses on the role women play at USD and showcasing their importance. This organization is made up of women alumni that tell the story of the role women play at the university. USD Women in Philanthropy displays what USD stands for. Caitlin Duffy, the USD Women in Philanthropy Director of Development […]
Former Antifa activist speaks at TPUSA event
Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa activist, gave a speech in Aalfs Auditorium for a newly formed student organization at USD, Turning Point USA-USD (TP-USA-USD), on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Nadales is a conservative activist who travels to college campuses around the United States to spread his ideas and recently published a book titled “Behind the Black […]
Representing family, tribe and teammates
Before her first year at South Dakota, Aspen Williston played basketball at the University of Oklahoma. Originally from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Williston said her journey to USD was a long and emotional one. With two years of eligibility remaining at the beginning of the 2021-22 season, Williston said she plans to make her mark on […]
Coyotes seniors react to extra year of eligibility
Similar to the NCAA’s decision to give spring and fall sport athletes an extra year of eligibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA has now done the same for winter sport athletes. Sami Slaughter, a senior outside-hitter for USD’s volleyball team, said she is excited the NCAA made this decision. “(The ruling) […]
USD students work to build a culture of resourcefulness on campus
For years USD has not had many consistent recycling acts set in place. However, two sustainability students are planning to change that for good. Caitlin Reimers, a junior sustainability major and campus recycling coordinator, and Anna Moore, a graduate student, have been working together to plan a campus initiative for recycling. Starting with North Complex […]
Pre-Physician’s Assistant Club provides resources, help to students looking to become PAs
USD currently offers the only physician’s assistant (PA) studies program in South Dakota. The Pre-Physicians Assistants’ Club on campus seeks to provide medical students who are planning on becoming physician assistants with resources and assistance on that path. Gracelyn Sales, a member of the PPAC, said the club helps USD students who are either applying […]
Roommates: Love ’em, hate ’em, can’t live without ’em
Our college and young adult years are filled with thrilling adventures, finding jobs, taking on crippling debt and of course the joys of roommates. Because it is always cheaper to live with a roommate or two, most college students or young adults opt to have one. But at what cost? Some days, it’s fun, other […]
SGA moves Green Initiative Fund to USD Sustainability Committee
The USD Student Government Association (SGA) passed a bill to move the Green Initiative Fund to the USD Sustainability Committee and a resolution to encourage the committee to adopt old guidelines in its meeting Tuesday. SGA also introduced a special appropriations bill to allocate funding to Yotes for Life for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Senator […]