Students prepare for midterms, testing philosophy varies by professor
As the halfway point of the semester nears, many students are preparing for their midterm exams. However, not all professors administer tests the same way. Brennan Jordan, a science professor, believes tests are more of a teaching tool than a testing tool. “Midterm exams give the students incentive to review material that they have been working […]
Toastmasters helps students, faculty build communication, leadership skills
Toastmasters, an international organization focused on empowering individuals in their communication and leadership skills, has started a chapter at USD. About 20 students, faculty and community members participate in the weekly meetings so far. At each meeting, members give a speech on a specific topic. Lee E. Felder, Jr., vice president of Human Resources for […]
Vape shop, lounge opens in Vermillion
Though E-cigarettes and vaporizers have recently been banned from USD residence halls, a new store in Vermillion is giving students and community members a place to go and vape. The E-cig and Vape Lounge located on Cherry Street is not only a place for students to purchase vapes, but also serves as a relaxed, albeit hazy, lounge for students […]
Rushmore Public Policy Institution aims to inform students, publish undergrad work
Students will soon be able to publish their own public policy articles at USD. The Rushmore Public Policy Institution, a new student organization on campus, is looking to publish the work of students. Junior Dustin Santjer, the group’s founder, said the organization serves multiple purposes. “(Rushmore Public Policy Institution) is two different things. It is […]
USD begins ALICE training for staff, faculty
The tragic events of Sandy Hook, Columbine and Virginia Tech all remind UPD Lt. Jef Rice that the work he does is important. That’s why he’s working to help train faculty and staff at USD – so the university can avoid a similar fate. This year, Cpl. Rick Johnson and Rice will be training staff, […]
SGA passes multiple resolutions, donates $20,000 to downtown theater
The Student Government Association’s Tuesday night meeting was brief, as they passed two resolutions and one bill with little debate among senators. The first to pass was Resolution #4, which involved appropriating funds to TEDxUSD. After weeks of discussion, the resolution passed with no debate or opposition. The TEDxUSD student board’s original asking price was […]
USD physics team uses germanium to detect dark matter
Throughout the universe a substance exists that can’t be detected with a telescope, and the only evidence of it is the effect it has on visible objects in space. A team of USD research faculty, undergraduate students and graduate students are growing germanium crystals to make detectors that will help detect and study dark matter […]
SGA continues debate on theater donation, begins debate on Rushmore Public Policy Institution
A potential $20,000 donation to a downtown Vermillion movie theater and funding requested by the Rushmore Public Policy Institution were the primary topics of discussion of Tuesday night’s Student Government Association meeting. SGA continued discussion on Senate Resolution #5, which would authorize SGA to make a $20,000 donation to the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association to […]
USD grant aids Native American students interested in medical field
The Sanford School of Medicine has received a $446,761 grant to provide guidance and aid to Native American high school students interested in the medical field. Funded by the National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program, the grant will be awarded to two juniors and two seniors at Red Cloud High School on the Pine Ridge Reservation and Wagner Community School on […]
SGA inducts four new senators
Four students were sworn in to the Student Government Association Senate on Tuesday. First-years Marcus Ireland and Maria Brady, and juniors Michelle Novak and Logan Bullard filled the Senate’s first-year and at large seats, respectively. SGA President Sami Zoss said she’s excited for a new perspective from the new senators. “My favorite part about having […]