February 2021
Three Minute Thesis Competition moves forward in person
USD’s graduate school is sponsoring the fourth annual Three Minute Thesis competition this month. The preliminary rounds were held Thursday, Feb. 11 and the final rounds will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The winner of the competition will be awarded $350 and will go on to the Midwestern Association […]
Movie theaters vs. COVID
In April 2019, I had the privilege of attending an opening night showing of “Avengers: Endgame” with 11 of my closest peers. The experience brought us a theater of laughing, crying, and cheering for our favorite characters we had spent the years prior getting to know and love. Nobody ever expected a year later, in […]
Polar Vortex: A good reason to be thankful
I’m grateful for the unbearably cold winters that we have here in South Dakota. Yes, even the sharp wind that simultaneously finds its way down your jacket and up your pant legs. As of the moment of this writing the temperature is currently -7 degrees Fahrenheit. And I find this something to be thankful for. […]
Brief: U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson to deliver USD commencement address
South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 134th Commencement Ceremony in May at the DakotaDome. Johnson, a USD alumnus who graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in political science and minors in business administration and history, was re-elected in November to represent South Dakota’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. […]
Writing Center spring hours include expanded Zoom sessions
Over the past year, USD’s Writing Center has adapted to the COVID-19 by increasing opportunities for students to receive assistance virtually while maintaining in-person meetings. Emily Kluin, a writing consultant at the Writing Center, said the center helps students with all stages of writing, from citation styles to formulating a rough draft to offering guidance […]
Third annual Unite for USD hopes to exceed last year’s donations
USD will host the third annual Unite for USD giving day Thursday. In commemoration of the university’s founding in 1862, the event is a 1,862 minute long fundraiser. Last year’s event raised $560,191 through 1,137 individual donors. This year’s event includes several livestreams, in addition to giveaways in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Donations […]
Vermillion area Toastmasters adapts to remote events
The USD-Area Yappin’ Yotes, a local chapter of the nearly 100-year-old public speaking club Toastmasters, has had to find ways to combat COVID-19 regulations and technical challenges. Officers in Toastmasters chapters serve one year terms. Steven Thum, the current sergeant at arms for the Yappin’ Yotes, said his job, which normally involves setting up physical […]
Black History Month: The importance of reflection through the years
Given recent and ongoing events, it seems more vital than ever Americans acknowledge and are continually educated on African American history, especially during this month of reflection. Black History Month started on a small scale, but the recognition of it has been steadily increasing as the connections between cultures grow and the media grants it […]
The Center for Diversity and Community Plan for Change
The Center for Diversity and Community is hosting “Talking Change Making Change,” a critical dialogue and action program themed around cultural connections and building allyship that will run Feb. 22 to April 1 in the Muenster University Center (MUC) ballroom. The program’s goal is to educate participants that dialogue is ineffective without corresponding action if […]
SGA passes bills to amend budget, election advertisement by-laws and organization funding
Three bills were passed at this week’s SGA meeting, Senate Bill 69, to amend the SGA by-laws to clarify budget procedures, Senate Bill 68, to amend the SGA by-laws to advertise elections and Senate Bill 67, to fund speakers for the Sociology Club. Senate bill 67, special appropriation for the Sociology club, was passed. This […]