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USD students seize entrepreneurship
One recording/photography studio, two company cars, 25 employees and $75,000 worth of assets later, the University of South Dakota student-driven company, LLC, is just one local example of students pursuing their entrepreneurial endeavors along with an education. Aided by USD’s Beacom School of Business and organizations like the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO), USD student entrepreneurs […]
Staben interview stirs controversy
University of South Dakota Provost Chuck Staben may be contending for the president position at Wichita State University, but a recent interview session on the Wichita campus has caused some students to question Staben’s attitude toward USD. According to an article by The Wichita Eagle, Staben said his reason for applying for the Kansas-based position […]
April brings drunk driving awareness
Although driving under the influence is illegal, more than 9,000 people were arrested in 2010 in South Dakota, according to the Department of Public Safety. To combat drunk driving, April is Parents Matter month. Throughout the month, parents are encouraged to talk about the dangers of drunk driving with their children. Drunk driving is a […]
Soldiers honored on campus
It’s for sons and daughters. Mothers and fathers. Cousins and friends. It’s for all fallen soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. But ultimately, it was for you. The University of South Dakota Veterans Club’s 6th annual flag display honoring fallen military from the War on Terror is on display this week in front of […]
USD celebrates birthday
This year, the University of South Dakota turns 150 years old and to celebrate, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is declaring April 20 as USD Day. “It’s a moment for USD to be proud of 150 years of educating students as well as being a part of many alumni’s’ lives, many students’ lives,” manager of […]
Housing for students in Vermillion
The city of Vermillion sees the majority of the university population disappear during the summer. But for those students who stay, there are many options for housing, some more affordable than others. For students who want to live on campus, Coyote Village and Brookman Hall are the two options. Associate Dean of Students Phil Covington […]
Weather affects studying
As the school year winds down, some students might be finding it hard to concentrate because of the weather. “For some folks, it does give you a boost of energy or can raise your mood, I think folk’s reactions tend to differ,” chair of the psychology department Randy Quevillon said. After the winter’s cold temperatures, […]
Roller derby proceeds to go toward suicide prevention
Two Sioux City roller derby clubs are donating proceeds from upcoming bouts to a University of South Dakota organization. Saturday, the Sioux City Roller Dames and Korn Stalkers will each play a home match. Because both teams are non-profit organizations, they donate a portion of their proceeds from home games to various charities. For this […]
Students faced with 6.9 percent tuition increase
Junior Kristin Wempe was prepared to pay her way through college as a bright-eyed first-year University of South Dakota student. Scholarships and a job-supported college fund in tow, Wempe thought her college payment plan was solid — until the tuition increases. As Wempe calculates the interest collecting every day from the loan she took out […]
Research to be showcased at IdeaFest 2012
Students don’t have to be a biology or chemistry major to participate in undergraduate research — and that’s one thing IdeaFest celebrates. IdeaFest is an annual event at the University of South Dakota that celebrates student research. This year the event is April 11-12. Ranging from poster and oral presentations to live performances, students in […]