Houses divided: Families reflect on USD, SDSU rivalry
Abraham Lincoln once said a house divided cannot stand, but two families in South Dakota aren’t letting one of the longest-standing sports rivalries in the state get between them. The Mortensons While a rivalry can be common between siblings, Jack and Quinn Mortenson, brothers from Pierre, S.D., entered a new rivalry altogether when they decided […]
People of the Pack: Syreeta Ahelegbe
Syreeta Ahelegbe is a non-traditional first-year student. Katie McGuire: What is your major? Syreeta Ahelegbe: I’m a nursing major. I came here to be in nursing. I just have a passion for taking care of people. KM: You mentioned you transferred. Where from? SA: A community college in east Grand Forks, Minn. It was called […]
Alpha Xi Delta raises money, awareness for Autism research
Members of Alpha Xi Delta hosted a carnival last week in support of their chapter charity, Autism Speaks. And this week, they are continuing their efforts. The carnival included different games for children around the community. Junior Amanda Wagemann, program executive director, said the event was orientated around the Halloween holiday. “We wanted to relate it to […]
People of the Pack: Jae BearHeels
Jae BearHeels is a first-year student at the University of South Dakota Katie McGuire: What is your major? Jae BearHeels: Nursing, or pre-nursing. KM: Why did you choose it? JB: I like to help people. I’m actually trying to be a registered maternity nurse so I can help babies. KM: Where are you from? JB: […]
Five must-watch movies for Halloween
There is no doubt students will have plenty of things to do this weekend for the Halloween holiday. Whether you plan on attending a party or dressing up, or even just sitting around eating candy with your friends, one thing to check off your list is to watch scary movies. So, what movies are deemed worthy […]
Artist in Residence performs at USD, raises more than $700 for scholarship fund
Artist in Residence Joseph Mahowald performed for students, faculty and the Vermillion community to raise money for the Theatre Scholarship Fund this past Saturday. Mahowald has been the Artist in Residence at USD for the past two years, and Oct. 17 was his final performance alongside his wife, Elizabeth Mohowald. Together, they performed pieces from different […]
People of the Pack: Grace Bode
Katie McGuire: What year in school are you? Grace Bode: Junior KM: What is your major? GB: Medical Laboratory Science KM: What do you want to do with your degree? GB: After I graduate I want to apply for PA (Physician Assistant) school. It’d be nice if I get accepted (here). KM: Why did you […]
Greek Week comes to an end with God and Goddess event
After a night of support from their houses, the winners of the USD Greek God and Goddess competition were named as well as the week’s overall winners. Kappa Alpha Theta’s Emily VanLaecken took the title of Goddess and Phi Delta Theta’s Alex Gregger was dubbed God. Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Phi […]
Greek Week raises more than $1200 for local charities
Last week, all 12 Greek houses at USD competed for glory and for charities during the annual Greek Week competition. The five-day challenge raised more than $1,200 and is made up of daily events and fundraisers for a charity of the Greek community’s choice, ending with three winners, three plaques and a year’s worth of […]
People of the Pack: Tracy Prins
Katie McGuire: What is your major? Tracy Prins: I’m a nursing major with a minor in disaster response. KM: What year are you? TP: I’m a sophomore. KM: Why did you come to USD? TP: It’s only two hours from home. Most of my family went to state so it made me sort of the […]