2026
Cultural celebration at ASIA night
Asian Students in America, or ASIA, celebrated their biggest event of the year. The program included food, music performances and other activities, representative of Asian culture. President of ASIA, Jenisha Gurung, has spent the last year working on the event because of its importance. “This event is very important […]
AWOL prepares for a month of service
Multiple organizations are preparing to participate in this year’s month of service to make a meaningful impact in their communities. The University of South Dakota’s Day of Service is a month-long event held in April that encourages alumni and current students to volunteer. AWOL (Alternative Way of Learning) is an organization […]
Want People to be Kinder: Make Them Wait Tables
Most people spent spring break on the beach, hanging out with friends or catching up on sleep. However, for me, that wasn’t the case. Instead, I spent mine taking orders, washing dishes and apologizing for things that weren’t my fault. Over break I was reminded again what working in hospitality teaches you about people, and […]
Not Just “Jacks Being Jacks”
This past week, a video featuring South Dakota State University students using hate speech surfaced on social media and the instinctive reaction on rival campuses has been pretty predictable, to point, cringe and move forward. Responding to bigoted behavior with dismissiveness undermines the bigger picture. What happened at SDSU exposes a much deeper statewide problem […]
A dive into London’s culture & history
The Political Science Department traveled to London, which was once the largest empire on earth, to learn about its effects on western law and global politics. Dr. Timothy Schorn, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, led the trip of 13 students. The group was in London during spring […]
The chamber singers tour experience
Annually, USD’s Chamber Singers go on a tour during spring break around specific parts in the U.S. or around the world. This year, they travelled around South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. This was my first ever year with the Chamber Singers, hence my first ever tour. The entire […]
Films to hit theaters in spring
Multiple notable movie trailers were released during the week of March 15 through 22. Some standout film trailers included “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Dune: Part Three,” “Disclosure Day” and the live-action “Moana.” Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are scheduled to collaborate in three different movies in 2026. Below are a list of […]
Beyond spring break: reaching underserved communities
For many, spring break provides an opportunity to travel and have fun. For a few others, however, it’s also a way to serve different communities and make a difference. The Alternative Week of Learning Organization (AWOL) at the University of South Dakota is a service-based and student-led organization. There are many […]
Theatre majors take on the Big Apple
Six theatre performance majors from the University of South Dakota 2026 graduating class visited New York City to take classes, audition and begin networking in the professional world. As part of the trip’s itinerary, the group had the opportunity to take part in two in-person intensives that were related to TV/film […]
Honors students learning outside the classroom
Learning from hands-on experience is different than learning from a lecture. Seven students from the Honors Program experienced this difference by attending a seminar in Hawaii during spring break. The seminar, called Sustainability of Culture, Care and Environment, engaged students with Hawaiian culture and immersive activities. “This seminar really […]