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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention on USD’s Campus
With two sexual assaults reported at USD in the last two weeks, it is important to be informed of resources on campus and the steps taken by officials to keep campus safe. The University Police Department offers multiple training courses, such as self-defense and situational awareness that gives students tools to enhance their personal safety. […]
USD Professor on Leave Over Political Comments
A University of South Dakota faculty member has been placed on administrative leave due to public statements made regarding the death of American political activist Charlie Kirk. Phillip Michael Hook, a longtime professor within the College of Fine Arts made comments on Facebook calling Kirk a “hate spreading Nazi” and said that Kirk’s family deserved […]
Students Join for a Moment of Silence Against Political Violence
With tragedies this past week in Utah, Colorado and Nepal, students at the University of South Dakota gathered together to honor and remember the victims. A moment of silence was held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16 at Patriots Plaza. The USD College Republicans and USD College Democrats organized the event. In a shared statement on […]
Sanford Donates $20M for USD’s Gassen Family Fieldhouse
The University of South Dakota received a large infusion of funds over the summer, with a $20 million gift from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford for the construction of a new indoor track and field facility. Subject to the approval of the South Dakota Board of Regents, the facility shall be known as the Gassen Family […]
Vex and The Verm: To Calli, With Love
Something has changed…since I met you. Something is not the same. Calli this one for you. Calli, from the moment I first saw you when you came to my Media Experience class freshman year, like most people, I immediately felt that you were an amazing person. Over the course of that first semester, I loved […]
Dancers Take Their Talents to the Stage
A night of music and dancing was underway to highlight undergraduate students as they showcased 10 original pieces for the USD’s Theatre Department. The spring performances involve many students who are a part of the department. The Spring Dance Showcase was put on in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on May 2-4. The showcase was […]
Registration is Open for USD’s 2025 Sports Camps
The University of South Dakota is hosting a full slate of youth athletic camps this summer, with offerings across a wide range of sports for students from Pre-K through college sophomores. USD’s 2025 summer camp schedule runs from June through July and includes camps for basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and swimming. Many of the camps […]
University Police to Host Training Session
The University of South Dakota Police Department, in coordination with other regional agencies, will conduct a preparedness training exercise next week. The training will take place on May 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. The training was designed to, hopefully, enhance our preparedness for critical incidents that may occur on campus. “The main objectives are […]
SGA Holds Special Session to Address Complaint Against Senator
A special session for the Student Government Association held a meeting that took place on Sunday, May 9 to discuss a complaint made against a senator. The complaint was filed by Senator Samir Yusuf against Senator Mohamed Mohamed, who was believed to have discussed confidential information held at an executive session. Members of SGA had […]
Dakotathon Unites to Support Local Children
With 12 hours of dancing, games, and memorable moments, USD students came together to celebrate Dakotathon’s biggest event of the year. Over the course of the year, Dakotathon members were able to raise $101,000 to help support children at Sanford Children’s Castle in Sioux falls. Dakotathon is an organization on campus that hosts events during […]