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USD requests for termination of substance abuse specialization
A request to terminate the substance abuse specialization in the Counseling and Psychology in Education graduate program has been sent to the South Dakota Board of Regents, and pending approval, it will no longer be available at the University of South Dakota. Currently, there are three specializations in the program, including clinical health counseling, school counseling […]
Nobel Peace Prize nominee discusses Israeli/Palestinian conflict at forum
Jeff Halper’s Nov. 5 forum ‘Destruction and Demolition: Israeli Policies Toward Palestinian Housing’ focused on the destruction of thousands of Palestinian homes by the Israeli government in the disputed West Bank region. Halper’s forum, addressed to students, faculty, staff and community members, was hosted by the University of South Dakota International Studies Program and the International Studies Club. […]
Republicans sweep statewide elections
Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels waved a broom above his head at the beginning of his victory speech. “Republican clean sweep,” he yelled. The Republicans certainly did sweep Tuesday night, winning control of all 13 statewide political offices. All state federal officials now belong to the Republican party. Senator John Thune said state politics is South […]
District 17 elects Ring, Rasmussen, Rusch
Democrat Ray Ring and Republican Nancy Rasmussen defeated Marion Sorlien (D), and Sheri Kaufman (R), for the two open House of Representatives District 17 seats. In the South Dakota Senate race, Republican Arthur Rusch overcame Democrat Michelle Maloney for the open seat, with 58 percent of the vote. Although Ring, who received 28 percent majority, […]
Bar exams low rate not helping law school
When visiting the University of South Dakota, prospective students expect to see their futures become a bit more clear. The campus celebrates graduate programs, advantages for internships and the state’s only law and medical schools. Students want to know what they are getting from a USD education as soon as they start asking questions. However, […]
“Sober Indian | Dangerous Indian” sheds light on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
After learning about social issues affecting people living on the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation, John Maisch, asst. professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, knew he had to advocate for change. At Pine Ridge, Maisch said the teenage suicide rate is 150 percent higher than the national average, and the infant mortality rate is 300 percent higher than nationwide statistics, with one […]
Withdrawing from classes may impact students’ futures
Approaching the 70 percent completion mark of the fall semester, students have the option to withdraw from classes for reasons which commonly sum up to a defense of receiving a poor grade. In accordance with the South Dakota Board of Regents policy number 2:6, all institutions must offer an add and drop period within 10 […]
Changes coming to South Dakota bar exam
The University of South Dakota’s School of Law, among other law schools around the country, will be affected by multiple changes taking effect in February to the bar exam administered to students upon completion of a law degree. South Dakota’s bar exam is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and is the most widely used exam throughout the […]
Tiospaye extends family-like relations through taco sale
On the first Tuesday of every month, Tiospaye — a student organization at the University of South Dakota — hosts a taco sale at the Native American Cultural Center. Tiospaye, which translates to ‘extended family’ from Lakota, is geared toward Native American students who become close through fundraisers, community events, a PowWow and weekly meetings. While […]
Wellness Center numbers drop as end of semester advances
As the semester winds down, the University of South Dakota Wellness Center data shows card swipes have decrease by roughly 15 percent during the last month of fall semester when compared to the first three months of the fall semester. That same figure rises to 31 percent during the spring semester in January. The Wellness Center collects data […]