Syphilis up 900 percent in South Dakota
South Dakota’s Department of Health released the monthly infectious disease summary for 2022. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), increased 900 percent in South Dakota. The five year median of cases in the state is only four cases per year, however this year there have been 40 cases reported. Pennington, Minnehaha and Todd counties have […]
UAAS brings USD together at the Ruby Ball
On March 5, the Muenster University Center (MUC) ballroom was filled with music and people attending the fourth annual Ruby Ball. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) hosted the event with help from Campus Activities Board (CAB) and ticket sales went to raise money for Dakotathon. Ashley Charlie, a senior at USD, is the […]
Dispatches from the CDC: Developing self and exploring culture
This is the fifth installment of a series recording the experiences of students and faculty involved with the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC). The series seeks to highlight why this organization was so impactful on the USD community and why the CDC was more than the sum of its parts. “Within two months, three […]
Dispatches from the CDC: Shining light on hidden privileges and disadvantages
This is the fourth installment of a series recording the experiences of students and faculty involved with the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC). The series seeks to highlight why this organization was impactful on the USD community and why the CDC was more than the sum of its parts. “It’s a place where you […]
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 […]
Dispatches from the CDC: Community in all colors
This is the third installment of a series recording the experiences of students and faculty involved with the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC). The series seeks to highlight why this organization was so impactful on the USD community and why the CDC was more than the sum of its parts. “When I was (in […]
Minnesotan artist shares songs and stories with USD
Dennis Warner, a singer-songwriter from Minnesota, performed at the National Music Museum (NMM) on Feb. 17. Warner is from Clearwater, Minnesota and came to USD for his Friday performance. Warner said he likes to play and write positive music because he recognizes how powerful music is and how it affects people. “I believe both from […]
International Club brings East Africa to USD
The Muenster University Center (MUC) pit on Feb. 9 held the International Club’s second Around the World Wednesday event of the semester, focusing on East Africa. The event started with presentations from two students from East African countries. Ben Onserio, a senior at USD, presented Kenya and senior Hermela Mulugeta presented Ethiopia. After the presentations, […]
Dispatches from the CDC: celebrating differences at USD
This is the second installment of a series recording the experiences of students and faculty involved with the former Center for Diversity and Community. The Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) housed many different organizations on campus. Tiospaye Student Council was one of the student organizations housed within the CDC. Although the CDC was dismantled, […]
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 […]