1BlueString promotes sexual assault awareness
1BlueString is not only the first music festival to be held at USD, but it’s also the first one centered around sexual assault awareness. While musicians will be performing, raising awareness for male sexual assault victims will be taking center stage. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science and criminal justice and director of ICARE […]
People of the Pack: Tyson Newton
Tyson Newton is a first-year accounting major from Brandon, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in here on campus? Tyson Newton: I’m in Pi Kappa Alpha and I’m joining Coyote Capital Management. I’m also in Coyote Crazies. SC: How have you been adjusting to life at USD? TN: I adjusted pretty easily. I’ve always […]
Promotion for Greek Week provides unity, fundraisers
Greek Week begins September 17 at USD and this year, the events are centered around unity. Natalia Dohman, a senior medical biology major and special events chair, helps plan and coordinate all the events of Greek Week. Dohman said she is looking forward to spending time with all the Greek students. “We tried to focus […]
People of the Pack: Samuel Uwizeyimana
Samuel Uwizeyimana is a junior philosophy major who grew up in Kenya and is from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in here on campus? Samuel Uwizeyimana: I’m a senator for SGA(Student Government Association.) I’m the National Communication chair for Residential Housing Association so I’m on the executive board and I get to do […]
Dean of Students travels abroad with first year USD students
Twelve first-year students jump started their academic year at USD on a 10 day journey through England. Led by Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, these students visited Manchester, Liverpool, York, London, Conwy and Wales. This particular faculty-led program was centered around leadership, culture and music. USD has a partnership […]
USD Improv Club ready to take on new school year
After their first meeting on Thursday, performance season is in full swing for the USD Improv Club. Every other Tuesday evening, the Improv Club performs in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Their first performance was last Tuesday and from there they will continue their regular performances every other week. Parker Oleson, Improv Club president […]
People of the Pack: Katie Larson
Katie Larson is a sophomore criminal justice and psychology major from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: How was your first week back at USD? Katie Larson: It was nice to see my friends but getting back into the swing of classes was a little stressful. I wasn’t expecting all my classes to be on the same […]
People of the Pack: Ashley Sanchez
Ashley Sanchez is a first-year nursing major from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: How has your first week at USD been? Ashley Sanchez: Everything has been really exciting so far. I moved in a week early to do recruitment for the sororities and I got into Pi Beta Phi so I’m super excited. It’s overall a […]
Student Organization Fair gets students excited for academic year
The air was buzzing with excitement and music Saturday afternoon at the Student Organization Fair. With the new academic year beginning, USD student organizations are recruiting members and planning fresh activities and events. From Math Club to Campus Activities Board, the fair offered a wide variety of organizations for students to look into. For students interested […]
Students learn about “IceCube” telescope at Astronomy Day
One of the seven wonders of modern astronomy was revealed Monday night at the annual Astronomy Day lecture in Farber Hall. Guest speaker Francis Halzen, a professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison gave a presentation about recent developments in astronomy using a new kind of telescope, the IceCube. Astronomy Day started in 2002 with geologist and last […]