Student Life
Bicycle service aims to help international students
When international students first arrive at USD, they face a considerable amount of stress, both emotionally and financially. Patrick Morrison, the International Club adviser for the Center for Academic and Global Engagement, said considering all of the other things international students have to pay for, transportation can often be overlooked. “For them, when they first get here, […]
Library worker reflects on her four years behind the desk
With finals week approaching, the I.D. Weeks Library will serve as a space for a number of USD students to study, write papers and cram for tests. Those that work there, however, have consistently been there all year. Becca Gaikowski, a senior health science major, closes the library three nights out of the week. Gaikowski applied […]
Student activity fee increase put on hold in light of tuition freeze
Because of wariness from the South Dakota Board of Regents to allow an increased student activity fee in the same year that in-state tuition was frozen, USD’s General Activity Fee will not continue to rise as originally anticipated. SGA President Nathaniel Steinlicht said the reason for the SDBOR’s hesitation stemmed from the fact that they didn’t like the […]
Photo gallery: spring drag show
“We’re here again,” drag show host and performer Martina Shakers said after the first performance was complete. “Good God.” The second drag show of the year, hosted by Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, was held in the MUC ballroom Thursday night at 8 p.m. Condom necklaces were available for purchase and a “random bag of crap” was […]
USD celebrates African culture with ‘Coming to Africa’
USD’s African Student Association (ASA) hosted its 4th annual African Night Celebration on April 3 in the MUC Ballroom.buy antabuse online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/antabuse.html no prescription The celebration, focused on African culture, was titled “Coming to Africa.” It featured a Parade of Nations, in which the flags of African nations were presented through the room, along with traditional African dancing […]
SDBOR freezes in-state tuition, gives name to sports complex
The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a slew of changes with direct impact on USD students at its meeting last week. From a tuition freeze to an official name for the new USD sports arena, here’s a breakdown of what students, faculty and the community can expect. “The board meeting last week addressed many […]
By the numbers: Housing works to meet campus laundry demands
While it may be irritating for students to reload their Coyote Cash to do laundry every week, Director of University Housing John Geske says there’s a lot more to a campus laundry system than meets the eye. “Annually, from our laundry sales we contribute $60,000 to scholarships for students. So a lot of the money does go […]
Paula Hawks visits USD, discusses run for SD Congressional seat
South Dakota State Representative and Congressional hopeful Paula Hawks, D-S.D., met with students and faculty Monday night in the MUC Pit Lounge. Hawks is entering the political ring to unseat current South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem, R-S.D. Hawks opened by discussing her life in South Dakota. She grew up on a farm near Flandreau, S.D., […]
New campus group offers support for sexual assault, domestic abuse survivors
A new group on campus is giving victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse a safe space to heal and boost self-esteem. Phoenix: Survivors Support Group was started in early February by seniors Katelyn Troastle and Cassy Jerrett as a way for survivors to talk and participate in healing activities. Troastle and Jerrett said they […]
Students get real-world experience at annual business competition
Entrepreneurs and innovators from area high schools and USD gathered Saturday for the second Invent to Innovate Business Model Competition. Seventeen teams presented their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes. Beacom School of Business Dean Venky Venkatachalam said the goal of the event was to create economic […]