Senate Bill 103 proposal could prohibit undocumented students from attending state universities
In reaction to the introduction of a sanctuary campus resolution in Student Government Association by former SGA senator Josh Arens last year, a state Senate bill has been proposed. Senate Bill 103, which could potentially prohibit undocumented students from attending South Dakota Board of Regents schools and receiving in-state tuition and financial aid was introduced by Sen. Stace […]
Women’s march in downtown Sioux Falls sees 2,500 participants, encourages midterm voting
More than 2,500 people from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area joined in demonstration downtown for the second annual women’s march Saturday morning. The theme of this year’s march was “Power to the Polls,” as midterm elections approach. Hundreds of sister marches popped up worldwide in support. Marchers met at EmBe gym early in […]
ICARE panel answers questions about sexual assault grant sustainability, inclusion
An introduction panel question and answer session for ICARE, a $300,000 sexual assault prevention and education grant the university received in 2016, was held in Farber Hall on Thursday night. A panel of ICARE subcommittee and Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) members fielded questions from students, faculty and community members about how the sexual assault prevention […]
USD student wins $100,000 in tuition from Dr. Pepper challenge
Sawyer Stevens, a junior medical biology major, received a check for $100,000 in tuition after winning the Dr. Pepper challenge at the Big Ten championship game Saturday night. Stevens heard about the scholarship through an ad on a website. He said he’s thankful for the scholarship so he doesn’t have to worry about paying for […]
ICARE explained: Strategic plan approved, subcommittees move forward
The ICARE strategic plan, a $300,000 sexual assault prevention and education grant the university received in 2016, was approved on Oct. 20. ICARE stands for Inclusive, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. It’s “committed to preventing and responding to sexual assault in the University of South Dakota community through programming and advocacy,” according to the mission […]
Morgan’s Mix: New music venue in Sioux City The Ox open to all ages
A new DIY house venue in Sioux City called The Ox has opened its doors to music lovers of all ages. The Ox was started by Kendall Motl, a Sioux City resident. She said she started the venue in her home so more kids could be included in the music scene instead of having to go […]
Updated: Sexual assault education grant approved, progress yet to be seen by students
Though USD received a $300,000 grant in October of 2016 to educate students on sexual assault, progress with training and programming has yet to be seen by students. Marisa Cummings, ICARE program coordinator, was hired last February to oversee the grant’s day-to-day operations. She submitted the strategic plan for ICARE (Inclusion, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Engagement) on […]
Macklemore performs in DakotaDome, meets students at Walmart
It’s not every day that Macklemore walks into the Vermillion Walmart wearing Gucci sunglasses and a fur coat. Macklemore performed in the DakotaDome Tuesday night to a crowd of hundreds. Several hours before his performance, he stopped by Walmart and browsed the seasonal Halloween aisle and the technology section. Two students took their shopping trip […]
Faculty members awarded for excellence in research
Three faculty members were awarded the 2017 President’s Award for Research Excellence on Oct. 4. Recipients were selected by the university and external reviewers based on research accomplishments, publications and grant success. This award serves as a grant valued at $3,000 to faculty members for continuing their research. Brian Burrell Brian Burrell, professor of basic […]
Students build a home in Sioux Falls for Make a Difference Day
Seven members from both Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) and Habitat for Humanity collaborated on Saturday for Make a Difference Day, one of the largest annual single days of service nationwide. Students traveled to Sioux Falls Saturday morning to build a home on the north end of town. The USD chapter of Habitat partnered with […]