Student Life
CAB survey for spring concert released
The clock is ticking for students to cast their vote on which musical act they would like to see come to USD next semester. The Campus Activities Board, which is known primarily for bringing major concerts to campus, distributed a survey online last week to students that featured 10 artists from varying music genres. The […]
Chalk messages initiate policy discussion at SGA, university level
By Tatum Dean, Ally Krupinsky and Rachel Newville Though it has since rained, the recent spike in chalk messages around campus didn’t go unnoticed by USD students and faculty. Initially sparked by messages from the “Yotes for Life” group, USD students began marking up campus sidewalks with their own messages in retaliation, some of which […]
Campus groups rally behind cause for domestic violence month
Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This equates to more than 10 million women and men each year. As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, USD organizations have been spreading awareness through an exhibit and supply drive throughout the […]
Annual Coyoteopoly food drive aims to collect 6,000 food items
Volunteers in Coyoteopoly’s 11th Vermillion Food Pantry food drive are hoping to collect 6,000 food items – 200 more donated items than last year’s event. Jordan Gooding, president of the Coyoteopoly food drive, said this year’s drive is advertised through door hangers, rather than the previous method of stapling flyers on plastic bags. The hangers […]
SGA will begin college caucuses, consider funding water bottle refill station
The Student Government Association is looking to get feedback from students through the use of forums, and is considering partially funding a water bottle refill station on campus. Senate Resolution No. 6, committing SGA to the creation of college forums, was passed at their weekly meeting on Oct. 20 with a unanimous vote. Presented by Senator […]
Congress to Campus program makes an impression on students, faculty
Former U.S. Congress members Barry Goldwater Jr. and David Minge may have differing political views, but they set those differences aside this week to talk to USD students about the importance of political civility and participation. The two former Congressman were at USD from this past Sunday to Tuesday as a part of the Congress […]
Law school’s annual Lavender Lecture discusses LGBTQ+ rights in the military
Attorney Bridget Wilson gave a presentation to USD students, staff and community members about LGBTQ+ equality in the military this past Monday night, an opportunity in itself that proves how far the issue has evolved, she said. Wilson’s lecture was the fourth Lavender Lecture hosted by USD’s School of Law, which centered around educating South […]
Number of non-traditional USD students remains steady
The number of non-traditional students enrolled in USD courses is steady, according to the Admissions Office. Generally, the only time any variation occurs is when there’s a recession, when more non-traditional students come to USD hoping to get a degree in a more lucrative career, said Travis Vlasman, senior associate director of USD Admissions. USD […]
North Complex entrances, parking lots to get security cameras
Ten security cameras will be implemented at North Complex entrances and in its parking lots within the next few weeks. The use of a video surveillance system with digital CCTV cameras has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it provides a more sophisticated level of surveillance than traditional analog cameras. The footage from a […]
Runners flee from ‘undead’ to raise money for charity
The living dead roamed the streets of Vermillion on Wednesday night. The Zombie Run, a Dakotathon-sponsored event, saw about 30 participants take part in the annual fundraiser. The run started at Prentis Park, went through the Vermillion Cemetery and ended back at the park. During the run, students had to try to outrun people dressed as zombies that were hidden […]