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USD celebrates first-ever African Celebration Night
Yusuf Dawodu, a native of Nigeria, was once asked by a co-worker if he had a pet giraffe because he was from Africa. Dawodu, a student at the University of South Dakota, said he jokingly played off the comment. “I said ‘Yeah, do you want a ride?’ and we both kind of laughed about it,” […]
Low enrollment behind cut to Arabic program
Sophomore Haley Brees wants to become an Egyptologist, but recently ran into a major roadblock as University of South Dakota officials cut the Arabic language program she had invested a year of her studies to learn. “This seems to be a trend at USD, where language or cultural classes that could be offered are being […]
SGA talks budget allocation, guest speaker
Student senators at the April 9 Student Government Association meeting discussed a proposed by-law amendment, swore in the organization’s new at-large members and briefly discussed a number of on-campus issues. The SGA Finance Committee said they are in the process of working on the budget for SGA-funded campus organizations for the 2013-14 academic year. It […]
Research exhibition features 500 entries
In regards to higher education, its common for students to associate academic research exclusively to math and science fields. University of South Dakota associate professor of neuroscience and IdeaFest chairman Brian Burrell wants students to know the notion is untrue for USD. “We tend to talk about research because we think of people working in […]
UPDATED: Capt. Mark Kelly endeavors to USD for IdeaFest April 10
Capt. Mark Kelly, distinguished astronaut, U.S. Navy captain and best-selling author, visited the University of South Dakota campus April 10. Later in the evening, Kelly headlined as the keynote speaker for USD’s Ideafest at Aalfs Auditorium and gave his presentation entitled “Endeavor to Succeed.” The husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords also fielded questions from […]
Upperclassmen turn to off-campus living
After two mandatory years of on-campus living, more juniors and seniors at the University of South Dakota have been exploring alternative housing options Vermillion has to offer. This is seen by the 72 percent of undergraduates living off-campus, in comparison to 68 percent in 2011-12, according to Institutional Research’s Common Data Set. Junior Brandon Gronseth […]
Students question roommate policy
According to the community living policies, students who have roommates that commit a drug or alcohol violation may be liable for joint responsibility. “If you live in the residence halls, you are responsible for what is in your room,” Phil Covington, associate dean of Student Life, said. “The CA will document what is in the […]
Summer school continues growth
While lectures, quizzes and papers are far from the minds of many college students during the summer break, some students at the University of South Dakota are taking advantage of summer courses. With over 120 courses offered beginning as early as May 13, USD students are finding many reasons to take advantage of the summer […]
Annual festival brings over 20 cultures to USD
They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. If the yearly tradition of food, flags and new friends at the University of South Dakota’s Festival of Nations is any indication, the phrase rings true. The annual Festival of Nations, hosted by the International Students Club, features an array of exotic dishes cooked […]
What is your degree worth?
The University of South Dakota is ranked last — dead last. According to a March 12 MoneyWatch article examining starting salaries earned by graduates of the 46 state flagship universities around the country, USD grads earned less than any other flagship university, taking in $35,900 per year. The figures, generated by a research firm called […]