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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]
Dakota Days Week Comes to an end With Homecoming Crowning
Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively. “I was pretty surprised, because […]
History Taught Wrong
Social studies classes were never my strong suit. This was mostly due to feeling bored in class and ultimately, not wanting to study. The idea of memorizing dates, types of weapons and any facts that deal with numbers was too overwhelming. I remember always being told that history classes were taught to make sure that […]
Charity Cyclist Visits USD’s Campus
This past week, Ex-Royal Navy Submariner George Barks paid a visit to a University of South Dakota classroom to promote a Charity Cycle Across the USA to Build Futures Ghana. Barks is attempting to ride his bike across as many U.S. states as possible with the aim of raising awareness and donations to help remote […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Siouxpercon
From Sept. 19-21, Siouxpercon will be hosted at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and will feature 48 guests, over 100 vendors, 57 events as well as board/card game contests, Panels/presentations, demonstrations and silent auctions. Tickets for the event will range anywhere from $20 for a single day, or $50 for a three day weekend pass. […]
Muenster University Center Unveils New Look
While summer vacation began for students, the Muenster University Center (MUC) underwent renovations for a new appearance at the beginning of the 2025 fall semester. One of the biggest changes seen in the MUC is the Charlie’s store taking the place of Einstein’s Bagels. The new retail store includes many new features, such as a […]
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 […]