Counseling centers say they don’t see end of year rush
As finals week approaches, students begin to feel the pressure finish well in classes. The culture on campus shifts to a more focused state as studying becomes a larger priority, but in some cases, the stress can be overwhelming. John Howe, associate dean of students, said he sees a change in student attitude in the […]
Sydney Schad: Finding her place in the field
What makes humans unique are the different experiences they have and the perspectives they hold. Not everyone has the same path to success, and some face different challenges than others. On paper, Sydney Schad is a senior majoring in health sciences at USD, and is heading to the Ivy League institution Columbia University, where […]
Wacipi: Healing through dance
The sound of footsteps resonated in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday and Sunday, as the delicate clinking of jingle dresses mixed with the beating of drums to celebrate the 47th Annual Wacipi. Dancing is more than just a calorie burner or stress reliever for indigenous peoples. For Steve Yellow Earrings of the Standing Rock […]
Ditch your coffee and start drinking matcha green tea
Scrap your cup of joe for a better option: matcha tea. There are many benefits to drinking this bright green beverage to satisfy your caffeine addiction. Unlike other teas, matcha is the entire leaf crushed up in powder then served hot or cold. The origins of matcha come from China and made its way to […]
DiME Fest expresses diversity through music
Flashing lights and music reverberated through the Vermillion Theater Friday night as DiME Fest hosted seven musical acts to promote diversity in music. DiME, or Diversity in Media and Entertainment, held the music festival that consisted mostly of indie rock and punk. The setlist included Free Truman, Vanity Plate, Plumslugger, Her Grace, Arlinda Peacock, Soleil […]
People of the Pack: Dom McClendon
Dom McClendon is a junior music education major from Sioux Falls, SD. Ali Boysen: What are your plans for spring break? DM: The USD Chamber Singers are actually going to Europe. We’ll be in London for about six days and Paris for about four days. We’ll be singing various concerts around the area, our hotel in […]
People of the Pack: Maia Gabrielson
Maia Gabrielson is a junior majoring in kinesiology from Sioux Falls, SD. Ali Boysen: How do you balance your social life and school? MG: Most of my classes I take in the morning that way I can have the afternoons to go to the library or get some homework done, because I always try and take […]
New USD professor contributes to award winning book
One USD professor contributed to an award-winning book before officially beginning his career as an archaeology and sociology professor. “The Archeology of Dun Deardail” is a book that USD professor Tony Krus contributed to while working in Scotland. The book was awarded one of the three best archeology books of 2018, according to the British […]
People of the Pack: Kyra Lunde
Kyra Lunde is a sophomore majoring in chemistry from Hartford, S.D. Ali Boysen: What do you do on Valentine’s Day? Kyra Lunde: Nothing really. This year I’m planning on just hanging out in my room and studying because I have an exam the next morning. Even when I was in a relationship, we didn’t really […]
People of the Pack: Desiree Rohrbach
Desiree Rohrbach is a senior majoring in creative writing and graphic design from Brandon, SD. Ali Boysen: What are your thoughts on the current weather? Desiree Rohrbach: That really warm day was nice, but everything that came before it sucked. AB: How did you stay warm during the polar vortex last week? DR: I stayed inside; […]