Art students circulate new ‘Local Strangers’ zine on campus
Two senior fine arts students are finding new ways to showcase their art, and the art of their peers, through producing and selling a new zine called “Local Strangers.” Zines are smaller-circulation artistic publications produced with a “do-it-yourself” ethos, usually aimed at specific subcultures of people with the intent to highlight underground culture, music and in […]
New dean of medical student affairs hired
Dawn Bragg was recently hired as the new dean of medical student affairs. Her first day was Feb. 15 and she accepted the position in November of 2017. Bragg said what attracted her to USD were several colleagues within the Sanford School of Medicine and the university’s commitment to South Dakota communities. Before coming to […]
Former UBrew barista goes to Coffee Champs
Merecedes Nelson is a barista, photographer and artist from Sioux Falls, SD. She gained coffee-brewing and photography experience during her time at USD from 2010-2013 when she worked at University Brew and studied fine arts with an emphasis in photography. Her experience on campus led her to work at several coffee chains before joining the […]
Congresswoman Kristi Noem visits campus, kicks off campaign
Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Kristi Noem visited campus Friday morning to kick off her campaign for governor. Students and community members were invited to ask the candidate questions about what’s going on in Washington, in South Dakota and with her campaign plans. Noem wanted the event to be a “candid conversation,” she said. Some of the […]
Sellers appointed to NCORE diversity office
Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity, has accepted a new position on the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). Sellers will serve on the Chief Diversity Office & Executive Leadership committee, which is one of six NCORE committees. In this position, Sellers will provide recommendations […]
English lecturer reflects on past in punk music, creative writing
Punk rock may be part of his past, but English lecturer Duncan Barlow still stays true to his punk ideals as an author, publisher and professor. Barlow teaches creative writing and publishing at USD and has written a handful of books, including “The City, Awake,” “Of Flesh and Fur” and “Super Cell Anemia.” He’s also the publisher […]
House Bills for DakotaDome, National Music Museum updates awaiting governor’s approval
Two state House Bills, which would fund updates to the DakotaDome and the National Music Museum, were passed by the state Senate on Feb. 7 and are awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 1060 would appropriate a sum of $14.5 million privately raised donations, $6.4 million capital funds held at USD and $5.4 million from […]
‘Three Sisters’ production offers unique opportunity
“Three Sisters” is USD theater department’s latest production, exploring themes of romance, struggle and hope. The story is set in early-1900s Russia, and centers around three sisters living in a provincial town who are generally dissatisfied with their lives, but come to a sense of peace by the end of the play. Tim Pyles, assistant […]
Women in law panel discuss sexual assault cases, investigation process
A panel of defense and prosecuting attorneys held a discussion about their experiences with sexual assault cases in the law school courtroom on Friday afternoon. Attorneys on the panel discussed the hardest and the most rewarding parts of their jobs, as well as how the investigation process works. The event was hosted by the Women […]
Marketing launch for ICARE introduced to students, community
The marketing launch for ICARE, a $300,000 grant to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus through programming and advocacy, was held in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge at noon on Thursday. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and a member of the programming subcommittee for ICARE, said the event was intended […]