Student Life
USD-SDSU rivalry evolves over the years
When Dean Norberg attended the University of South Dakota in the 1970s, his friends would celebrate the rivalry between USD and South Dakota State University much differently than students do today. “We could get by with more things,” Norberg said. “There’s a lot more restrictions now than there used to be.” Norberg attended USD from 1972-76 […]
Chamber raises $1.67 million to increase economic development
As Vermillion city officials continue to push for economic development, students at the University of South Dakota are involving themselves in the process. Through VermillionNEXT, Young Professionals Network of Emerging Leaders, students have the opportunity to engage with professionals in the area who are between 21 and 40 years of age. “The Vermillion community has […]
Tiospaye extends family-like relations through taco sale
On the first Tuesday of every month, Tiospaye — a student organization at the University of South Dakota — hosts a taco sale at the Native American Cultural Center. Tiospaye, which translates to ‘extended family’ from Lakota, is geared toward Native American students who become close through fundraisers, community events, a PowWow and weekly meetings. While […]
SGA addresses student organization funding
Student organization members, such as sophomore Samantha Hall, the Union of African American Students secretary, came to room 216 in the Muenster University Center at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 for a financial seminar held by the Student Government Association. Senior Katie Staley, SGA’s business manager, covered questions she receives from student organizations about SGA funding. […]
Golden Key prepares for second Shave-tober event
On Halloween dozens of students will shave their heads, not for the sake of a good costume but to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer. “Shavetober: A Shave for the Brave” will take place 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Shaved hair will be donated to the Locks of […]
Campaigns fuel passion for political science students
Whether it was watching her mother being active in politics or helping her grandfather, Lawrence Diedrich, a former state representative and senator who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House in a special election in 2004, politics run in the family for junior Ellen Nelson. “I’ve been working on political campaigns since I can remember,” Nelson […]
Miss South Dakota USA juggles responsibilites
Junior Lexy Schenk doesn’t remember being crowned Miss South Dakota USA 2015. After her name was called, she dropped to her knees. Schenk is now anxiously awaiting to get the tapes to look back at the day. During the Miss South Dakota USA pageant, junior Koty Matthiesen meant to tape Schenk’s win on her phone, but […]
USD women’s group says ‘No More’ to Clery report findings
Junior Emily Grode, president of the Association for the Advancement of Women’s Rights, is saying “No More” to sexual violence and the underreporting of such crimes. This is why her organization is tabling for the NOMORE campaign, which raises awareness to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, Thursday and Friday in the Muenster University Center from […]
USD, community complete D-Days Fun Run
University of South Dakota students, faculty, staff and Vermillion community members participated in the third annual Dakota Days Fun Run Oct. 9 The runners started the event by walking from the Wellness Center to the Muenster University Center where they proceeded to do a short Zumba activity. After Zumba, participants then ran the perimeter of the […]
Honors students plan Zombie Crawl charity walk
While 31 weeks pregnant, 28-year-old Katie Tipton was diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing weakness and numbness on the left side of her body. Sept. 23, a few weeks before her baby girl Autumn was due, Tipton had a C-section — the same day as her husband’s, Travis Tipton, birthday. One week after that, Tipton was […]