Student Life
New student organization petitions for updated free speech policy
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), one of USD’s newest student organizations, is working to promote free speech on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) rates USD as a red light campus, which means that freedom of speech is restricted on campus, according to their guidelines for free speech. Formed only two weeks ago, […]
Director of university housing hired
USD officially hired a new director of university housing after a over a month long search. Ashley Hartnett, former assistant housing director, has accepted the position of the university housing director. The decision was finalized as of last week. John Howe, associate dean of students and head of the housing search committee, said the search […]
Free speech policy petition surfaced on campus, students expressing concerns
With a Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) state chair on campus collecting signatures for a free speech petition, students are talking about what USD’s free speech policy is. Brandon Fokkema, Iowa state chair for YAL, said the organization is about promoting individual freedom, free markets and personal responsibility. YAL came to campus after reviewing USD’s […]
Study abroad programs offer students unique experiences
USD students have the opportunity to gain unique experiences studying abroad with the help of detailed planning set up by the Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE). The pre-departure process for studying abroad set students up for academic, professional and individual growth on their excursions. Pre-departure Virginija Wilcox, study abroad assistant director, helps prepare students […]
Grieve reflects on challenges of position, passion for students
Known for her signature red glasses, Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, is also well-known across campus for how she works with students and faculty members. Grieve oversees many of the university’s day-to-day operations as the vice president of student services, dean of students, interim cheer coach, and helps guide […]
Updated procedure for sorority and fraternity social events
Procedure updates to the reporting process for sorority and fraternity life (SFL) have been put in place to prevent underage drinking. Sororities and fraternities now must report all of their social events to USD involved. Laura Anderton, the director for SFL, said these changes were made to protect and support Greek life on campus. Anderton […]
‘Sex Me Up’ presents inclusive sex education
USD students were given an opportunity to learn about inclusive sex education this Valentine’s Day. The Center for Diversity & Community hosted “Sex Me Up,” an event with various speakers from Siouxland Community Health Center, Planned Parenthood and ICARE to provide flash lectures on various topics every 30 minutes Wednesday afternoon. Students decorated “genderbread” cookies at […]
Center for Diversity & Community embraces changes
By Cheyenne Alexis and Ally Krupinsky Students who frequent the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) are moving forward after a fall semester that saw complaints, multiple resignations and a drop in attendance. Lena Tran, the former intercultural program coordinator, and Lynae Tucker, a former CDC graduate assistant, resigned last October. Adetokunbo Oredein, the […]
Social media complaint posted about non-university affiliated man
Students are tweeting about a non-university affiliated man who has been allegedly harassing students in the Muenster University Center. A series of tweets posted on Sunday by a student stressed that the man “made disturbing comments to many girls about inviting them to meet his dog in his car, asking girls to be his roommate, offering […]
Female students and faculty challenge gender stereotypes in male-dominated majors
In a USD computer science classroom full of men, one female student is not afraid to leave her seat, approach the whiteboard and scribble her thoughts over it to find a solution to the lab at hand. Senior Alexis Layne, a computer science major, is breaking down gender stereotypes in her male-dominated major by working […]