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People of the Pack: Taya Devine
Taya Devine is a first-year biology major from Rapid City, SD. Molly Sperlich: Where is your favorite place to eat in the MUC and what do you get there? Taya Devine: I’d have to say Qdoba and I always get a quesadilla. MS: So, you said you’re a biology major, what are your plans after […]
Local pizza places prepare for Super Bowl crowd
As Super Bowl Sunday gets closer, it’s not just the New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Eagles and their super fans who are preparing. Businesses across the country also have to prepare for the big game, including three of Vermillion’s pizza places. Domino’s, Pizza Hut and R-Pizza are beginning to prepare for the influx of customers […]
Retired professor publishes veterans’ stories
Nine years ago, retired USD criminal justice professor Steve Feimer, was asked to turn Vietnam War photos into slides. Feimer said he was fascinated by these photos and instantly became interested in learning more about the first hand experience of war. Since that first slide show, Feimer has been composing his book “Vietnam Vets: Still Coming Home – Their […]
People of the Pack: Jacob Safranek
Jacob Safranek is a sophomore secondary education and English double major. Molly Sperlich: Did you enjoy your Christmas break? Jacob Safranek: Yeah, it was pretty fun. MS: Did you go anywhere special? JS: No, not really. My boyfriend came to visit me so we just went into Omaha and I showed him around. MS: Were […]
Students spend winter break traveling to Guatemala, Chicago and New Orleans for AWOL service trips
By Sam Fosness and Nikolas Wilson The Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning organization, known as AWOL, embarked on several mission trips over winter break. The mission trips provided an opportunity for members to gain cultural perspective by dedicating a week of service to communities in need including Guatemala, Chicago and New Orleans. AWOL strives to […]
Tenth USD graduate receives Rhodes Scholarship
USD graduate Joshua Arens is one of 32 students across the nation selected for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the oldest fellowship programs in the world. Arens is one of ten USD students to receive the Rhodes Scholarship, which provides full financial support for scholars to pursue a degree at the University of Oxford in […]
Honors student conducts dementia research for thesis
To honors student Christian Pollema, his thesis is more than just a graduation requirement — it’s a way to give back. Pollema, a junior studying biology and communication studies, conducted 15 interviews this summer to understand how caregivers work with dementia patients. He asked what they did on a daily basis and what communication strategies they […]
People of the Pack: Morgan Eggers
Morgan Eggers is a junior communication sciences & disorders and psychology double major. Devin Martin: What are your plans for finals week? Morgan Eggers: Just trying to really study hard and make sure everything goes smooth for my finals. I have quite a few this year so I am trying to make sure I do good on […]
Biology students conduct research on frogs, turtles
USD biology students are getting a firsthand experience in labs. Jake Kerby, associate professor of biology, took students to Lake Oahe this summer to conduct research on turtles. “I think USD is a great place to easily get involved in some really important research and take advantage of it, and I encourage students to do […]
People of the Pack: Amber Simek
Amber Simek is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice from Yankton, SD. Devin Martin: What are your plans for Thanksgiving break? Amber Simek: Well, I’m just going to work most of the time so that’s about it. DM: Where do you work and what do you do there? AS: Hy-Vee, I work salad bar (and) cut […]