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A Lasting Legacy
Allen H. Neuharth, one of the journalism industry’s most influential and controversial figures, attained many different names for himself throughout his more than half-century career. A former Gannett chairman, founder of USA TODAY and creator of the Freedom Forum, Neuharth died April 19, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of journalism; a legacy that […]
USD grad, media innovator Al Neuharth dies at age 89
Allen H. Neuharth, a former Volante editor, 1950 University of South Dakota graduate, visionary founder of USA TODAY and creator of the Freedom Forum died Friday at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Neuharth was 89. USD President James Abbott sent an email to students and staff informing them of Neuharth’s death. “It is my […]
MUC expansion on track for 2014
The opening of the new addition to Muenster University Center on the campus of the University of South Dakota is on track for spring 2014. USD’s vice president for Marketing, Enrollment and Student Services Jeff Baylor, said the MUC will reopen after students return from holiday break. “Weather permitting and if everything stays on track, […]
Johnson visits SGA, encourages giving back
Brendan Johnson, S.D. U.S. Attorney and son of S.D. Senator Tim Johnson, made an appearance at the April 16 Student Government Association meeting, where he encouraged students to “do their homework” and cultivate a sense of duty to give back to their alma mater once they graduate. “When I left the University of South Dakota […]
Students find alternative strategies for finals
With finals week just two weeks away, some students have turned away from traditional studying methods to more unconventional strategies. First-year Alex Heglin faces a unique problem regarding finals week this semester. Heglin is a member of the jazz band and will be playing the bass guitar for the production of “Rent.” Because of nightly […]
Sustainability promoted in conjuction with Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, students and faculty around campus are evaluating just how environmentally friendly the University of South Dakota is. According to Cathy Wagner, USD’s director of Planning and Construction, the university has taken many steps to make campus more sustainable. Wagner said USD has been working to […]
Plans for international center move forward
Plans for an International Center aimed to assist international students has begun to move forward at the University of South Dakota. After surveying international students, Senior Assistant Provost Laurie Becvar said it was decided that international student services need to be strengthened. “The results were worrisome,” Becvar said. “International students are a big part of […]
Bureau estimates outstanding student loans in the U.S. at $1.1 trillion for 2011
Her goal was simple: Get admitted to college, receive a good education, secure a stable-paying job and eventually find a significant other and start a family. Jessica Lewno, like so many other young college students, has accomplished the first step and is currently working on the second step to achieve this, but in doing so, […]
First-year professor chronicles cancer battle
Lindsey Jorgensen didn’t expect to spend her wedding anniversary inside a three-story high structure on a hard bed, protons aimed at her neck. When Jorgensen first arrived in Vermillion at the beginning of the 2012 fall semester, she came home to the perfect combination. Jorgensen grew up in a small town outside of Boise, Idaho […]
TKE fights for St. Jude charity
The Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter at the University of South Dakota will be holding its annual TKE Fight Night on April 10. The Fight Night is a yearly boxing event put on by the fraternity, wherein all proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Fighters can enter the event as teams and groups. Awards and […]