Writers push daily word counts in hopes of publishing novels
A thousand words a day for 30 days – that’s how several USD students hope to finish writing their novels by the end of this month. As part of National Novel Writing Month, Ph.D. student and author Teri Kramer is working with students on their novels. Kramer has written three novels this year and is working on […]
USD sorority and fraternity scaring for a good cause
Every Halloween, Pi Beta Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha organize a haunted house for USD students to get in the Halloween spirit. In addition to kicking off Halloween festivities, the event is an annual fundraiser for Feeding America and Children’s Literacy. Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi have partnered for the event for the […]
USD community takes part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month, pink represents more than just a color. From wearing pink gear at an athletic game to organizing fundraisers, students and faculty members are involved in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month mission. People can also help spread awareness when they shop to provide cancer support. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more […]
Campus and community prepares for D-Days
Dakota Days is a campus-wide celebration of school spirit. With an entire week of events, hundreds more people are brought into Vermillion. One event so many people come into town for is the football game. USD is playing Youngstown State for the D-Days game. Bryan Boettcher, sports information director, said he’s looking forward to this […]
Get to know the top 14 Dakota Days royalty candidates
Blake Warner is a senior psychology and communication studies double major from Windom, MN whose nomination is sponsored by Speech and Debate. “My favorite part about USD is that it offers so many chances to be involved,” Warner said. “There’s always something going on, whether it be a sporting event, concert or chance to volunteer — […]
USD students and faculty lend a hand in hurricane relief
USD student organizations and faculty members have been actively involved in providing aid for the recent hurricane in Houston, TX. Terry Crandall, an adjunct professor in the school of education, is currently in Houston helping relieve the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Crandall works as a response operations volunteer in Disaster Mental Health for the Red Cross. He’s been […]
CAGE aiming to increase student interest
The Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) staff is hoping to increase enrollment in global learning programs by 10 percent this year. Virginija Wilcox, assistant director of study abroad and National Student Exchange, said she’s going into this school year with a new purpose. “We’re thinking about getting out of our offices and being in different […]
Coyote Crazies looking to ‘Defend the Dome’
This tailgate season, Coyote Crazies is trying new ideas and improving old ones. Coyote Crazies is a student-led fan group aimed at getting more students engaged in USD athletic events. The group is the only official student section organization at USD. “Our whole theme this year is ‘Defend the Dome,’” senior Morgan Huber said. “And so […]