SGA receives grant for smoking ban, philanthropy
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association has drafted a letter regarding a Good Samaritan law that would protect underage drinkers in emergency situations. The letter will be sent to the South Dakotan legislature in November. “The letter basically outlined how we would like the law to be changed,” SGA President Alissa VanMeeteren said. […]
NDSU fans begin to buy USD tickets
The University of South Dakota had 800 tickets available for the Oct. 20 game against North Dakota State University. Along with admission to the game, the ticket included a bus to Sioux Falls for the game at Howard Wood Field. All 800 tickets were given out to students, but students may still attend if they […]
Regents approve plans
The South Dakota Board of Regents Budget and Finance Committee gave the University of South Dakota approval on Oct. 10 to move forward in the legislative process with the expansion of the Muenster University Center and the planned athletic complex. The expansion of the MUC will extend the building to the east and west sides […]
Marketing, admissions departments develop strategies for enrollment
Along with attempts to enroll a larger first-year class, the University of South Dakota worked to piece together a geographically diverse one as well. Devoid of high school visits from university representatives, first-years from faraway states often learn about USD from word of mouth. “I found out basically through my parents. My dad told me […]
SGA discusses fixing game-day retention
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association met Oct. 9 and discussed student interaction with athletic programs, specifically student retention at football games. Lindsay Sparks, assistant director of Student Life, wanted answers on why so many students clear out of the DakotaDome at halftime at football games. Last year, after a survey, more songs […]
Open forum shows mixed feelings, views
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association hosted a forum Sept. 25 to discuss Chick-fil-A coming to campus. The discussion was held in light of CEO Dan Cathy’s statements regarding his stance on gay marriage along with the company’s funding of anti-gay groups. When students voted in fall 2011 for franchises they wanted to […]
SGA proposes to jumpstart new Coyote tradition
The Student Government Association entertained the idea of starting a new tradition with “Legacy,” also known as the Coyote Statue, at its regular meeting Sept. 18. A dedication ceremony for the statue will be held Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., in conjunction with Dakota Days festivities. Before then, SGA wants to begin a campus-wide tradition […]
Students start gearing up for election season
As political campaign ads plaster TV screens across the nation, students at the University of South Dakota are focusing on word of mouth to “get out the vote” this coming election cycle. USD’s College Democrats and Republicans are tabling in the Muenster University Center weekly to encourage students to register, and offering polling information for […]
Students get creative with small spaces
Between brick walls and white ceiling tiles, students at the University of South Dakota have room to express their individuality by decorating their dorms. The large freshman class that has caused the dorms to overflow has taken creativity to a new level. “My room is just a big jumble of things, not really a style […]
Donation paves way for arena
Sanford Health is donating $20 million over a 20-year period to the University of South Dakota in an effort to transform USD’s athletic facilities. The donation will go toward building a basketball arena and an adjoining building that will contain a new weight room, office space, classrooms and a sports medicine area that will connect […]