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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 […]
Athletic Board of Control meeting covers pool hours, referee pay
Though swimming can be a way to stay in shape, it’s hard for some students to take advantage of the pool in the DakotaDome. On Oct. 11, 2017, the Athletic Board of Control met to discuss the possibility of varying pool hours to be more compatible with USD students in hopes of raising its attendance. […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
USD students face changes to tailgate rules
In the days following the Dakota Days football game, USD students faced rule changes to the pregame tailgates as a result of several injuries and damaged vehicles. In an email from the USD Involved on Oct. 12, the updated rules for the Oct. 17 home game were listed. They included: vehicles and glass are no […]
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 […]
Graduate assistants balance work, classes
There are about 450 graduate assistants currently teaching on campus. Learning to balance their student and assistant responsibilities helps them prepare for post-graduation. Ranjit Koodali, the dean of graduate education, said there are four types of GAs. Benefits Koodali said the biggest benefit students receive from being a graduate assistant is the stipend. “The South Dakota […]
Students get involved in South Dakota campaigns for U.S. Congress
With the U.S. presidential election ending almost a year ago, preparations are already underway for the 2018 midterm election. In South Dakota, there are six local candidates running for U.S. Congress. Democratic candidates are Chris Martian and Tim Bjorkman. Republican candidates include Dusty Johnson, Shantel Krebs and Eric Terrell. Lastly, George Hendrickson is running as an independent candidate. […]
Vermillion Miracle Walk a successful event
More than 30 people gathered at Sanford Vermillion before the USD football game to participate in the Vermillion Miracle Walk Saturday afternoon. “The Miracle Walk is in celebration of all the Miracle kids who have been fighting various diseases like cancer,” said Whitney Barnes, a senior and the family co-chair of USD Dakotathon. “It’s kind […]
Law School Task Force comes to decision in final meeting
In the third and final meeting of the USD Law School Task Force, members came to a conclusion recommending the USD law school stay in Vermillion, but seek space to offer classes in Sioux Falls, too. The university first created the task force in the spring to explore if moving the law school to Sioux […]
Tapingo sees increased use on campus
The food purchasing app, Tapingo, was first brought to the USD campus in March 2017. The app, which available for iPhones and Android phones, is free and can be synced to students’ meal plans or set up with a credit card. Tapingo’s main purpose is convenience. Adam Chicoine, USD’s director of campus dining, said he […]