March 2022
USd’s African Student Association hosts annual African Night
USD’s African Student Association (ASA) held their annual African Night on Feb. 26 The event was hosted by USD’s social media coordinator Marcus Destin who began the event by saying this year was special because large gatherings are more seldom with COVID-19. “I’m gonna guide you through this journey through African Night. Now, this is […]
Russia, Ukraine fight impacts USD campus
On Feb. 24, Russia invaded Ukraine from the east, west and north. The re-invasion of Ukraine, the first being in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea, is the most recent action in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Reports of bombings have been reported all over Ukraine and troops have also invaded. Timothy Schorn, an associate […]
Campus Cook House at capacity
The Cook House provides mental health services on campus to students, but is currently working at capacity, meaning they will still try to see students, but they may not be able to see students on a weekly basis in some cases. Students who may be struggling with mental health today might be put on a […]
USD dance team prepares next generation of collegiate dancers
Last Sunday, the USD dance team welcomed some new faces to campus and taught them some dance moves. The team held a dance clinic where high school students would have the opportunity to learn and practice a new dance for their upcoming tryouts. Head coach Emily Chiarello said these clinics give an insight into what […]
USD professor’s art featured in Ipso Exhibition
USD associate professor Chris Meyer has an exhibition of sculptures featured in the Ipso Gallery at the Fresh Produce weighing in close to a ton. The exhibition is titled “Spectra: Excessive Landscapes.” The exhibition is on display until March 10. “It’s an exhibition of cast iron sculptures that I’ve made over the years since 2014. […]
Yankton Curling Club raises awareness for their sport
The Yankton Curling Club hosted a Learn-to-Curl and Open Curling event Sunday afternoon at the Yankton Ice Arena, hoping to grow the sport and give the Yankton and area communities something to try. Curling is a sport on ice for all ages, Yankton Curling Club President Julianna Ford said. Multiple generations of a family can […]
TedxUSD returns
The TEDxUSD group on campus held their first event in 2015. Their most recent event was in 2018 and completely sold out. Junior political science and sustainability major Kacy Tubbs is the lead organizer for the TEDxUSD group on campus. Tubbs said she is excited to find notable alumni to speak at events because she […]
Three new bills passed at SGA meeting
During last night’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, Senate Bill 83, 84 and 85 were introduced and passed as an emergency. The Senate passed Senate Bill 82 after the second reading. Senate Bill 83 is a special appropriation for the Muslim Student Association. After discussion, SGA motioned the bill to an emergency vote. The vote […]