USD student lobbies in Washington for statue improving Greek housing
Anna Hyronimus, a senior member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, will lobby in Washington, D.C. April 30 for the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA), which would reduce the costs for students living in Greek houses across the country, including those at the University of South Dakota.
Track teams try to overcome injuries for homestretch
In a program already holding high expectations, mid-April and early May are crucial times of the year for the University of South Dakota track and field teams. Runners, jumpers, vaulters and throwers are riding through a bumpy stretch of constant meets and end-of-the-semester school work, trying to keep their eyes on a conference prize. “This […]
Retention rates expected to rise
The University of South Dakota expects retention rates among first-time and full-time students to continue rising in the coming years, Kurt Hackemer, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs, said. The university’s Institutional Research has reported a steady rise in retention rates for first-year full-time students from 2002-2012. Fall 2003 had a reported 68.06 percent […]
Matthew leads men’s golf team by action
If you ask his teammates or his coach, the unquestioned leader of the University of South Dakota men’s golf team is Sam Matthew. They will also tell you he leads by example, not words. His coach calls him quiet and composed. Teammates say he’s kind and let’s others talk over him. That’s just the way […]
Right to unionize unlikely for USD athletes says Athletic Director Herbster
When the National Labor Relations Board granted Northwestern football players the right to unionize, questions for schools, players and fans came up across the nation. University of South Dakota athletic director David Herbster said right now the decision only affects Northwestern, and he does not see it affecting USD athletics. “It’s going to open up […]
Law school looking into possible Legal Studies minor
A Legal Studies minor which would qualify under the University of South Dakota’s College of Art and Sciences department is an idea as of right now said Angela Ericson, School of Law assistant academic dean. Ericson said the law school and Arts and Sciences department have had little discussion on the minor or potential benefits […]
Student pens book on Romanian orphans
When Holly Baker took 10 minutes to watch a video on Romanian orphanages in early 2013, she did not imagine what the video would inspire. In fact, the video — which highlighted the struggles of Romanian orphans and orphanage homes following the country’s release from communism -— was just an interesting video, until she shared […]
Club lacrosse climbs the ladder
Now that the University of South Dakota club lacrosse team has dipped its toes into the pool of competition, the team is ready to submerge itself in finding ways to get better and win games. Last weekend the team traveled to Omaha to take on Creighton. The Coyotes fell 18-1 to the Blue Jays – […]
MUC staff aim to overhaul recycling program
The staff at the Muenster University Center is making efforts to reinvigorate its recycling program in order to ensure the program reaches its full potential. Despite separate recycling bins being available in the MUC and around USD campus, Kyle Schoenfelder, MUC director since January, said custodians have been mixing recyclable trash with regular trash and […]
Outdoor season blooming for USD track and field
The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s track and field teams are standing in similar waters as last year. The men reigned supreme in the Summit League’s winter season again, claiming their second consecutive indoor conference title. “Outdoor is a whole other sport for us,” junior Lukas Bernard said. “Being indoor champs doesn’t matter […]