International students explore Vermillion on bicycles
This weekend a dozen of USD’s international students had the opportunity to hop on a bicycle and take a small guided tour of town as a part of the Vibrant Vermillion bike ride. The event was co-sponsored by USD’s International Club and Recycle 605, a local bicycle co-op that fixes abandoned bicycles and gives them to […]
Make smart bicycle choices in college
At the beginning of an academic year on a college campus, bike racks are filled with shiny, ready-to-ride machines owned by students who think of them as a good way to get around campus. By the end of the year, however, many of these bicycles have been forgotten and have become unrideable due to flat […]
Natural wonders of Vermillion: Two places to see within cycling distance of Vermillion community
To the uninitiated, the city of Vermillion and the area surrounding it might seem like a lifeless, flat area devoid of interesting places to go, take photos and feel like a tourist. However, there are two places – both close enough to campus that a person could bike to them – which are every bit […]
Bicycle service aims to help international students
When international students first arrive at USD, they face a considerable amount of stress, both emotionally and financially. Patrick Morrison, the International Club adviser for the Center for Academic and Global Engagement, said considering all of the other things international students have to pay for, transportation can often be overlooked. “For them, when they first get here, […]
Student activity fee increase put on hold in light of tuition freeze
Because of wariness from the South Dakota Board of Regents to allow an increased student activity fee in the same year that in-state tuition was frozen, USD’s General Activity Fee will not continue to rise as originally anticipated. SGA President Nathaniel Steinlicht said the reason for the SDBOR’s hesitation stemmed from the fact that they didn’t like the […]
University sign vandalized, search for letters continues
The USD sign at the corner of Clark and Pine Streets on the southeast part of campus was vandalized this past weekend, losing nine of its letters. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said she was told of the incident immediately Monday morning. This isn’t the first time this has occurred, she added. “I do […]
SGA recommends changes to Math Emporium
SGA senators weren’t convinced by the presentations of Math Department Chair Dan Van Peursem that all is well with the Math Emporium, and so they drafted a resolution recommending a list of changes that should be made to the Emporium. The resolution described Math administration officials as unreceptive to recommendations, and unable to justify why […]
SGA votes to tentatively withdraw from Student Federation
After a lengthy debate about an issue that’s been on SGA’s radar for some time, Senators voted Tuesday night to tentatively withdraw USD’s membership and all related financial support from the South Dakota Student Federation. The Student Federation is an organization whose purpose is to “bring the six regental institutions together. … To come together and collaborate […]
Cherry Street Dollar to close in May
After less than a year of operation, Vermillion’s Cherry Street Dollar Plus store will be closing due to low sales volume and the low-markup nature of the dollar store business. Dennis Whipple, who co-owns the store along with USD student Sarah Stewart, said that the store’s revenue was “not paying any of the bills” since its […]
USD celebrates African culture with ‘Coming to Africa’
USD’s African Student Association (ASA) hosted its 4th annual African Night Celebration on April 3 in the MUC Ballroom.buy antabuse online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/antabuse.html no prescription The celebration, focused on African culture, was titled “Coming to Africa.” It featured a Parade of Nations, in which the flags of African nations were presented through the room, along with traditional African dancing […]