Ph.D. student selected to participate in child maltreatment prevention workshop
In October, Eliann Carr will leave her family behind for three days to travel to Jerusalem for a cause she finds herself passionate about — preventing and treating child maltreatment. A Ph.D. student in Counseling and Psychology in Education at the University of South Dakota, Carr will represent the university, the state and the United States at […]
Suicide awareness walk provides ‘healing’ moments
Equipped with hot chocolate, headbands and plenty of ambition, walkers and runners arrived at Prentis Park Saturday morning for the ninth annual 5K, ready to bear the less-than-average temperatures. Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the University of South Dakota and the Vermillion and Yankton communities, has raised more than $35,000 since the event started in […]
Relocated center welcomes military students, families
Sophomore Dylan Kratochvil has been in the National Guard for about four and a half years and utilizes the Student Veterans Resource Center at the University of South Dakota on a regular basis — something he said military students don’t necessarily know about. “I use the printing here a lot; sometimes I come here and do […]
Landscaping adds color to campus
Each year, the retreat of students marked by the beginning of sumer welcomes the opportunity for repairs and enhancements to be made on campus, with 25 projects completed this past summer break. Landscaping projects were completed by the University of South Dakota Facilities Management to coincide with infrastructure projects — a collaboration reflecting the “continuing commitment to update […]
To wear or not to wear — first-year fashion files
Starting off at college, it may be a mystery as to what to wear and what not to wear for some people. By following these tips, it is my hope that the University of South Dakota will have the best dressed campus. First off, here is a general rule: Son’t wear your lanyard around your […]
Arranging your dorm — ‘Make the space your own’
Get ready. That small 10’7” by 15’4” room in North Complex is your home for the next nine months. If you are placed in Coyote Village, count your blessings, as you have more space to decorate and make the space your own. Believe it or not, that little room can be completely transformed with some […]
The ins and outs of roommate etiquette
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Learn what it means to you and your roommate. By establishing a plan for sleep, study and social times, it will be beneficial in having a successful year at college. Roommate agreements will be provided by the community adviser in the dorms to sign. This will be done after discussing what things are on and off limits, and therefore outlines […]
Student activist looks to change face of MUC lawn
University of South Dakota junior Erica Kuharski is spearheading discussion in an effort to create a more sustainable area in the southeast lawn of the new Muenster University Center expansion, and her efforts have lead her to the office of President James Abbott. “I was walking from class and I just saw all the dirt and I’m […]
Summer-style bucket list
This summer it’s time to mix things up a bit. Strut your way out of those homework/deadline/finals blues and into enjoying the summer while sporting something out of the ordinary for you. Here are 10 outfits or additions every girl should try out this summer. Think of it as a summer style bucket list: Wear a […]
Multicultural center location, name nears final recommendation
Students have played an active role in the planning of a new multicultural center at the University of South Dakota.