2022
English department looking for new hire
In the last couple years, two professors have retired from the English Department. On Feb. 3 the department held a Faculty Candidate Presentation to help decide on a new instructor or lecturer to hire. Associate professor and director of writing for the English department Paul Formisano said the department offers a professional writing specialization and […]
Legislature to reinstate diploma privilege for law school, bill killed in committee
House Bill (HB) 1073 was introduced to the South Dakota House of Representatives this legislative session by Rep. Mary Fitzgerald from Lawrence County. HB 1073 would have allowed people graduating from the law school at USD to practice law in the state without taking the bar exam. However, the bill was killed during the House […]
Dispatches from the CDC: A place to be different
Marcus Destin is a senior at USD and works as the social media and brand engagement coordinator for the university. Destin is known around campus for his involvement with student organizations like the Coyote Crazies, the Union for African American Students and, before it was dismantled, the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC). To Destin, […]
Dr. Peterson lectures on performance related injuries in the arts
Dr. Judith Peterson is a clinical professor at USD who also practices medicine at the Yankton Medical Clinic. Peterson gave a lecture over performance related injuries for the performing arts on Feb. 3. The lecture Peterson gave took place over Zoom and was generally accessible to students in the recital lab within the College of […]
COVID-19 not hindering study abroad opportunities
The Study Abroad Expo was held Feb. 3 and allowed students to learn more about study abroad programs at USD through the Gallagher Center. The expo consisted of tables advertising faculty-led programs, financial assistance help and a student ambassador booth where study abroad alumni discussed their previous trips. There was also a virtual reality (VR) […]
USD fraternity raises donations for Charlie’s Cupboard
Beta Alpha Psi will be hosting a food drive from Feb. 8 to Feb. 16. Students and faculty are encouraged to donate food and other toiletries, as all proceeds will be donated to Charlie’s Cupboard. Beta Alpha Psi organized a community food drive for the Vermillion food pantry last fall. Vice president of Beta Alpha […]
Current Vermillion jail unusable, new jail in works
The jail in Vermillion is on the way out and a new one is on the way in. The Courthouse, Jail and Law Enforcement Facility Planning Committee was organized to assist with the process of developing a new jail. Steven Waller, the chair of the committee in Vermillion, said the current and future situation of […]
Editorial: What’s so important? Just change the name!
On Feb 2, 2022, the Washington Football team finally announced their brand-new team name alongside their new logo and custom uniforms. Their new name is the Washington Commanders. This name change initially started July 3, 2020, amidst the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. The team has been under fire for […]
Drowning in content
After the last year or so I’ve had enough Ridley Scott. My main criticism is that I wasn’t bored. Let me explain. I sat through “House of Gucci” and “The Last Duel.” I rewatched “Gladiator.” I even watched season one of Scott’s new show “Raised by Wolves.” Most of these ended up falling flat for […]
How thrifting can combat the climate crisis
The climate crisis is an ever-expanding topic of discussion around the globe, and more companies than ever are, at the very least, looking into making crucial changes that will result in positive change. There are multiple industries, however, that will never be sustainable without making drastic alterations in their production processes. The top industries being […]