Photo gallery: RED Run honors deployed troops
The first RED 5K Run hosted by the Student Veterans Resource Center united USD and the Vermillion community for one purpose: to remember everyone deployed. The run had about 60 participants. The route began at Prentis Park and stretched around Cherry, Plum, University and Main streets. The money raised will be used to send deployed USD students and faculty with […]
Black Law Student Association hopes to continue growing, promoting diversity
With their final meeting of the year and election of a new executive team complete, the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is hoping to spread awareness and diversity throughout the law school and USD. BLSA started about three years ago when former president, Alafia Wright, registered the group as a recognized student organization. “BLSA existed […]
Volunteer firefighters dedicated to protecting community, saving lives
Fighting fires is just one more commitment for the 20 full-time students that volunteer for the Vermillion Fire Department. Vermillion EMS deputy chief Matt Callahan said the volunteers bring a new atmosphere to the department. “They’re a younger generation of people, so I think it helps with that, helps with the diversity of the department,” he […]
People of the Pack: Jacey Siegfried
Jacey Siegfried is a first-year majoring in kinesiology.buy antabuse online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/us/antabuse.html no prescription Cheyenne Alexis: Why did you choose your major? Jacey Siegfried: I like helping people. I’ve had experience with physical therapy and athletic trainers. I like that career, that’s why I chose it. CA: What are you most passionate about? JS: I think helping kids being able […]
Adopt-A-Grandparent a chance for students to gain volunteer experience, friendships
Through volunteering, some USD students have gained grandparents away from home. SERVE’s Adopt-a-Grandparent program requires students to visit with their assigned “grandparent” once a week at the Sanford Care Center to socialize and create longtime friendships. Kayla Mitzell and Gladys Rasmussen Sophomore Kayla Mitzell has been involved with Adopt-A-Grandparent since she was a first-year, and […]
First “Sound, Color, Shape…” symposium finishes strong, hopes to become biannual event
Students in USD’s music department experienced human perceptions and how they relate to music during the first “Sound, Color, Shape…” symposium last week. The “Sound, Color, Shape…” symposium is an interdisciplinary event that focuses on human perception and how people see the world and seek to understand it. The event was sponsored by the Center for Teaching […]
Students for Reproductive Rights to host tampon drive throughout April
During the month of April, students will have the opportunity to give back to women in the community. Students for Reproductive Rights (SFRR) will be setting out boxes across campus for a tampon drive between April 3 through 28. The proceeds will be given to Vermillion Domestic Violence Safe Options Services and the Vermillion Food Pantry. […]
‘Sound, Color, Shape…’ symposium promotes collaboration, interdisciplinary events
Students in USD’s music department are getting a chance to experience human perceptions and how they relate to music. “The Sound, Color, Shape…” symposium is an interdisciplinary event that focuses on human perception and how people see the world and seek to understand it. Various professors across campus will be presenting different ideas on human senses […]
Students, cadre look to USD ROTC as leadership-builder
USD’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is dedicated to turning students into army leaders. The 29 students involved in USD’s ROTC participate in daily physical training, an annual military ball and other traveling opportunities. Michelle Bunkers, a professor of military science, said ROTC “builds leaders of character.” “We stress academics, fitness and leadership in order for […]
People of the Pack: Alex Newcomb-Weiland
People of the Pack: Alex Newcomb-Weiland Alex Newcomb-Weiland is a sophomore majoring in musical theater. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you hope to do with your major? Alex Newcomb-Weiland: I have no idea. Musical theater is kind of hard to do in the world. I would like to maybe go to New York possibly. If I don’t succeed […]