Hidden Vermillion: Places off the beaten path to visit
Burbank Beach Burbank Beach is an incredible beach. It is a rare South Dakotan beach with high quality sand, not rocks. To get to Burbank Beach, take Cherry Street east to Crawford Road and then take a right and head south. Take Crawford Road to Burbank Road and then turn left and head east again. […]
Construction to be done by end of summer
The exterior shape of the performance enhancement complex expansion to the DakotaDome should be in place by the time students return to campus in August. Project Manager Lorin Wilcox said much of the exterior work to the building will be completed over the summer when most students aren’t on campus. “The arena exterior walls will […]
Safety concerns brought to light on campus
Residence Hall Director Lindsey Swartout wants better lights on the University of South Dakota campus. She wants to see the classic style of lights replaced with more modern and brighter LED lights like the ones found on this web link. “The lighting is typically, that it has that orange undertone, which really doesn’t light very […]
University hires consultant to assess Commons space
The Commons in North Complex used to house the main dining hall on campus. Now, it is a mostly-empty space, with the Beede Bump Convenience Store in one corner. The University of South Dakota has hired a consultant from JBA Inc. to figure out how to best utilize this large space, said Roberta Ambur, USD vice […]
Law students hear from U.S. District Judge about ethics
U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier, from Chattanooga, Tenn., gave a lecture at the University of South Dakota April 14 on the importance of integrity. “The talk demonstrates how lawyers committed to the profession, that is ones with integrity, can affect change not only in the law, but also in our society,” Collier said. Collier highlighted […]
Arena project will expand into DakotaDome this summer
The exterior shape of the performance enhancement complex expansion to the DakotaDome should be in place by August. Project Manager Lorin Wilcox said much of the exterior work to the building will be completed over the summer when most students aren’t on campus. “The arena exterior walls will be in place with some final roof […]
SGA gives more funds to student organizations through GAF
Student Government Association President Sami Zoss is excited to see what student organizations will do with the new money available through the General Activities Fees increase approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents last week. “With the GAF increase, it’s really exciting, we had an extra $50,000 to allocate between large and small organizations,” […]
Students celebrate culture, tradition at annual African Night
African Student Association President Mubarik Musa believes the University of South Dakota is working to be a more culturally-inclusive community, but said it isn’t quite where it should be yet. “It’s evident that the university is actually trying in retaining a very diverse student population,” Musa, a native Ethiopian, said. “Are we there yet? … […]
43rd Wacipi brings a ‘celebration of life’
Replacing the normal sounds of basketball and football games, the University of South Dakota’s Tiospaye Student Council organization will host its annual Wacipi pow-wow this Saturday and Sunday at the DakotaDome. First-year Colton Sierra said the Wacipi is a way to escape other troubles of the world. “It’s a good feeling, good vibes, and you […]
USD community adapting to anonymous posting social media apps
Anonymous social media is picking up steam at the University of the South Dakota. Apps such as Yik Yak and FADE are allowing students to post anonymously to message boards, opening the door for more student interaction as well as hostility between social groups. Even university faculty are getting in on the action. Shane Semmler, […]