Lack of males on campus reflects a nationwide trend, USD official says

There are three women for every two men on USD’s campus. According to the South Dakota Board of Regents website, the USD student population is 61 percent females and 39 percent males. Scott Pohlson, vice president of Enrollment, Marketing and University Relations said this a state and nationwide trend. Sophomore Jacob Long is one student who’s noticed […]

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Visiting professor discusses black female perspective of Jim Crow laws

When some people envision racial tensions in the South during the reign of Jim Crow laws, the suffering of male African Americans at the hands of white authorities may come to mind. This view, however, is distorted, according to LaKisha Simmons, a professor of Global Gender Studies and American Studies at the University of Buffalo, […]

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Archaeology lab allows students to gain hands-on experience

Down in the basement of East Hall, undergraduate students are examining human remains, extinct animals and seed collections in an archaeology lab. The lab is made up of three separate facilities: a historical archaeology space, an area for fine-tuned microscopes, and osteology and seed collections. The department also uses the lab to analyze samples from […]

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Congress to Campus program makes an impression on students, faculty

Former U.S. Congress members Barry Goldwater Jr. and David Minge may have differing political views, but they set those differences aside this week to talk to USD students about the importance of political civility and participation. The two former Congressman were at USD from this past Sunday to Tuesday as a part of the Congress […]

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Brand identity class gives students a glimpse into marketing industry

A USD brand identity class is giving students real-world experience and insight into what working in the graphic design industry can be like. The class begins with students researching Greek gods and mythical creatures, which students then use to create a personal brand. A good digital marketing agency Thailand provides you with new ideas for […]

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Spanish Table allows for language practice in grade-free environment

Students in a Spanish course, or simply for fun, can improve their speaking skills through the Spanish Table. Held every Tuesday in the Muenster University Center, students can meet with a Spanish professor, and they answer questions and simply speak in Spanish conversely. Students can receive extra credit by going, but also develop better skills […]

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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 […]

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USD student debt, default rate lower than national average

With an average of $26,000 worth of debt per student upon undergraduate graduation, USD is a less costly education when it comes to the national average, according to new data released by the Department of Education. Earlier this month, the department released their College Scorecard website, which compiles data on more than 7,000 higher education institutions […]

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