Student Life
Student activist looks to change face of MUC lawn
University of South Dakota junior Erica Kuharski is spearheading discussion in an effort to create a more sustainable area in the southeast lawn of the new Muenster University Center expansion, and her efforts have lead her to the office of President James Abbott. “I was walking from class and I just saw all the dirt and I’m […]
Students aim to ‘create a positive climate’ surrounding diversity through social media
University of South Dakota Health Science students are working to bring about campus diversity awareness through the Internet. After participating in 10 hours of the Voices of Discovery program, Dean of Health Sciences Laurie Lind said she wanted her students to take what they learned and disseminate that information, which is how the idea of a Facebook page — Voices […]
Multicultural center location, name nears final recommendation
Students have played an active role in the planning of a new multicultural center at the University of South Dakota.
Festival serves as ‘bridge’ to cultural exchange
More than 150 strangers held hands, stepping to the beat of the drums in an attempt to perform their own version of a Native American circle dance. They stretched through the entire Muenster University Center Ballroom April 6 doing this — stumbling, laughing, keeping time. Angelica Gabriel, director of Wesley Campus in Vermillion, was alongside […]
Academic probation rates declining
The number of University of South Dakota students placed on academic probation is on the decline, said Stephen Ward, director of the Academic and Career Planning Center. BREAKOUT: According to USD’s website, “If a student’s cumulative grade point average falls below a 2.0, they will be placed on ‘Academic Probation.’ Student who are placed on […]
Bitch magazine editor talks ‘making media instead of hating media’ at Diversity Symposium
The 1995 Vanity Fair Hollywood issue is a cover Andi Zeisler, editor of “Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture,” is quick to point out. Beautiful women, scantily clad in suggestive poses — with little indication these women are a success for not just their looks but for their acting chops. “This cover is saying, ‘Women […]
South Dakota Legislature passes texting and driving ban
Drivers in South Dakota will now be cited tickets for texting and driving after the State Legislature passed a bill making it a secondary offense. After weeks of negotiation, Senate Bill 142, banning texting while driving in the state, passed March 14 with a 52-18 vote in the House and a 28-7 vote in the […]
Covington leaves USD for ‘personnel matter,’ USD to launch search for replacement within the month
The University of South Dakota will launch a national search within the month to replace former Associate Dean of Students Phil Covington. According to Dean of Students Kim Grieve, Covington left his position Dec. 21 because of a “personnel matter.” Grieve declined to comment further on the reasoning for Covington’s departure. “He had three great years […]
Official MUC expansion grand opening draws hundreds of students
The expansion of the Muenster University Center opened noon on Monday. Hundreds of students came to the new dining area to eat Qdoba Mexican Grill, Einstein Bagel Bros. and Chick-fil-A. “People have worked so hard to make this happen on the first day that students are back,” Dean of Students Kim Grieve said. “We couldn’t […]
Main break denies students water for more than nine hours
University of South Dakota officials said a water main break was the reason water was shut off Dec. 12 for students living in Burgess and Norton Halls. Water service was also shut off in Dakota Hall and the Arts and Sciences building. Student Services emailed students living in the residence halls around 8:40 a.m. to […]