Campus
Students raise complaints over parking, university responds
USD students have raised their concerns with the lack of parking available both for on-campus and off-campus passes. Pete Jensen, the Director of the University Police Department and the University Police personnel, was appointed to manage the campus parking system. Jensen said the main complaint they have received for parking this year is in the […]
UPD increases security camera coverage on campus
The University Police Department is continuing to update campus security with the addition of 25 new security cameras over the course of the summer and start of the fall semester. New additions include cameras in the stairwells of North Complex and in parking lot 13 behind the Richardson/Olson residence hall. Along with those additions, cameras […]
Wellness Center, students celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month
The USD Wellness Center is advertising National Yoga Awareness Month by handing out flyers in the MUC and promoting their classes by word of mouth. September is National Yoga Awareness Month and USD students are making preparations to celebrate the occasion. Lauren Lavin, a yoga instructor at the Wellness Center and a sophomore studying psychology, […]
UPD makes preparations for first home game, student tailgate
As the first home football game approaches on Sept. 8, the University Police Department (UPD) has begun its preparations for student tailgate. Lieutenant Jef Rice says UPD’s main goal is to keep all students safe during tailgates. “We usually have our operations planned and training down pretty good. This year we’ll have a little bit […]
President Gestring answers SGA’s questions, concerns
University president Sheila Gestring visited the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting to answer student questions and concerns on Tuesday evening. Gestring offered SGA updates on what she and her team have been working on this semester. After the updates, Gestring opened the floor for questions. Questions included issues on enrollment for international students, the […]
Students work to support themselves through college
Many students work throughout their college years and find work opportunities through university resources and the community. Jodie Davis, senior nursing major, who lives off-campus and works part-time in residential dining and does work-study in the Wellness Center. For Davis, working while in school helps pay bills, personal expenses and save up for next semester. […]
Students providing for students: the Campus Activities Board
Throughout the year there are many events that are provided to students to relieve the stress of the school year. One organization on campus that is led by students focuses on bringing entertainment to campus. The Campus Activity Board is known for their activities they bring to the student body, especially for the main concert […]
Hook Up event engages student conversations on sexual assault
A crowd of students gathered in the Muenster University Center ballroom to learn about sexual assault on Monday and Tuesday during a new university training. The Hook Up event aims to teach students about sexual assault in a way that is beyond the policies and rules surrounding it. Kailin Madinger, a sophomore elementary education and […]
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 […]
Franken named new general counsel
Anthony J. Franken has been the named the new general counsel for USD. After visiting USD and meeting staff and students, Franken was selected from three top candidates. Franken, USD alumnus and former chief legal advisor for Gov. Daugaard, will begin work in October. As general counsel, he will advise the university on legal issues and […]