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, […]
Legislation poses threat to transgender athletes in South Dakota
The South Dakota State Legislature is facing two bills which would eliminate the ability of transgender women athletes to play college sports in South Dakota Board of Regent (SDBOR) institutions. Senate Bill (SB) 46, “An Act to protect fairness in women’s sports,” and House Bill (HB) 1006, “An Act to promote continued fairness in women’s […]
Police Blotter Highlights 1/16-1/22
Jan. 16 Caller reported someone asleep in a vehicle parked on a city street. Officers located the person and identified her as the driver. The female was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for a 4th DWI offense as well as other related charges. Jan. 16 Caller reported that her neighbor had been assaulted […]
USD art department hosts lecture series for students and community
The University of South Dakota fine arts department is hosting a Community Arts Lecture Series of six lectures throughout the semester. Assistant professor Amber Hansen has created this series as part of her seminar course on community-based art. The lectures are open to the public as well. Local artist Reyna Hernandez led the first talk […]
USD professors perform Ragtime for students and community
The Dakota Ragtime Trio performed at the Colton Recital Hall on Jan. 18. The trio is made up of three professors from the University of South Dakota’s music department. Darin Wadley, Director of Percussion Studies, plays the xylophone, Luis Viquez, Director of Orchestras, plays the clarinet and Todd Cranson, Director of Athletic Bands, plays the […]
SGA hears from Opportunity Center Taskforce, passes resolution opposing Opportunity Center
The Opportunity for All Center Taskforce gave the Student Government Association an update on the status of the Opportunity Center during SGA’s last meeting of the semester. SGA also passed two bills, one resolution and discussed selling alcohol on campus. The Opportunity Center Taskforce described the timeline for the Opportunity Center thus far and the […]
John A. Day Gallery hosts closing reception for student-curated exhibition
The USD John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts building hosted the closing reception for its current exhibition, “Reframing the Collection: Emerging Curators at USD,” on Nov. 19. Lauren Freese, assistant professor of art history at USD, teaches the course “Art Museums: History and Practice.” Freese said the main […]
SGA debates selling alcohol on USD’s campus
USD’s Student Government Association (SGA) conducted the second reading of Senate Bill 71 and introduced Senate Resolution 13. Senate Resolution 13, a Resolution in Support of Alcohol Sales at Regental Universities, would express students’ support to sell alcohol at certain events on the USD campus, a mostly dry campus. SGA President Ally Feiner introduced the […]
Wellness Center works to prevent injury and keep patrons safe
A good place like the best Alternative Wellness Center near me in Port Washington provides valuable support alongside the USD Wellness Center, a place for students to exercise and pursue healthy habits. In the event of traumatic brain injuries and other injuries, the Wellness Center staff is often the first to respond to distress. Steve […]
SGA passes funding for FIER, hears bill to fund German Club
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed one bill and introduced another during this week’s meeting. SGA heard from Kate Fitzgerald, the University of South Dakota’s Director of Housing. Fitzgerald said the housing application for next year is open and that housing has made some changes this year. “We now have a 24-hour cancellation period. Once […]