Updated procedure for sorority and fraternity social events
Procedure updates to the reporting process for sorority and fraternity life (SFL) have been put in place to prevent underage drinking. Sororities and fraternities now must report all of their social events to USD involved. Laura Anderton, the director for SFL, said these changes were made to protect and support Greek life on campus. Anderton […]
UPDATED: President Abbott suffers heart attack
Monday, 3:12 p.m. Abbott was released from the hospital on Monday. He is expected to make a full recovery and is resting comfortably. He said he was grateful for the care he received from Sanford Vermillion and the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, A press release from the university said. The President’s office […]
State legislature at work while students make their voices heard
While the state legislature works from January to March to pass bills that will impact South Dakota, USD students are also working hard to make their voices heard by driving to Pierre to testify, writing their representatives or interning in Pierre. McNary testifies in opposition of HB 1073 House Bill 1073’s purpose was to add protections to free speech on […]
Womens tennis team kicks off 2018 season
The USD women’s tennis team is starting their 2018 season with hopes of improving after placing second to Denver in the Summit League Championship last year. The team was picked in a preseason poll to come in second in the Summit League behind four-time champion, Denver. Head coach Brett Barnett said although he expected the […]
Clery Report provides insight into crime data, policies on campus
With two reported sexual assaults on campus last semester, multiple student forums addressing the issue of campus sexual assault and the ICARE launch this semester, the USD community has come together to discuss solutions to preventing sexual assault on campus. One way sexual assaults are measured on campus is the annual Clery Report, also known […]
Ciara Duffy recognized as one of NCAA’s ‘Starting Five’
Sophomore guard Ciara Duffy’s determination on and off the court has earned her national recognition. Earlier this month, Duffy won a Twitter poll recognizing her as one of the NCAA’s Starting Five top women’s basketball players in the nation. Sophomore guard Madison McKeever said Duffy’s versatility makes her a valuable teammate. “She’s a type of player that […]
Need-based financial aid program in the works for South Dakota
South Dakota is one of the only states that doesn’t offer a need-based financial aid program. The South Dakota Board of Regents has been working on a program, Dakota’s Promise, to change that. Dakota’s Promise is a five phase, state-funded aid program that could support 6,000 students once fully implemented. SDBOR has sent a recommendation […]
Professor finds unexpected passion teaching ASL
Voice off, voice on and interpretive dance – Teri Bellis, chair of the department of communication sciences and disorders, uses unique teaching techniques in and out of the classroom. Sydney Busch, a junior communication sciences and disorders major, said she’s enjoying her first class with Bellis. “I love her. I think she’s a great professor just […]
USD professor raises awareness for Deaf community in classroom
A class usually taken to fill a language requirement is opening student’s eyes to an entire community and culture. American Sign Language (ASL) is a 400-level class in the department of communication sciences and disorders (DCOM). This course has been so popular that another section is being added on next year. While the purpose of […]
Mr. Dakota continues family tradition
For senior finance major Conrad Adam, USD feels like home. “USD has really been a family tradition,” he said. “I am now a fourth generation Yote, which is pretty neat.” Conrad Adam was crowned Mr. Dakota at USD’s Dakota Day’s football game on Oct. 7. Royalty runs in Conrad Adam’s family. His father, Karl Adam, was […]