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USD professor raises awareness for Deaf community in classroom
A class usually taken to fill a language requirement is opening student’s eyes to an entire community and culture. American Sign Language (ASL) is a 400-level class in the department of communication sciences and disorders (DCOM). This course has been so popular that another section is being added on next year. While the purpose of […]
People of the Pack: Tuyen Do
Tuyen Do is a first-year student studying computer science from Vietnam. Devin Martin: What are your plans for winter? Tuyen Do: Stay warm. I want to learn how to ski. But in Vermillion we don’t have a mountain. So (I’ll) try and ask somebody to see if they can give me a ride (somewhere). DM: What made you […]
Speech and debate showcases diverse stories
Speech and debate teaches students to view the world with an open mind and accept different perspectives. The USD speech and debate team showcased their pieces in Farber Hall on Oct. 26. USD students, faculty members and families came to see the showcase. Bailey Quanbeck, a senior and president of the speech and debate team, performed […]
Philosophy professor humbled, inspired by his field
Philosophy is all about admitting that one knows nothing. That’s what Joseph Tinguely, assistant professor of philosophy, said about his chosen field. Tinguely grew up in North Dakota and received his bachelor’s in philosophy from St. Johns University. He then attended the New School of Social Research in Manhattan, where he got his master’s in philosophy. […]
VADO finds new space, increases numbers of dance students
When the only gym in town that offered dance lessons closed down in 2010, parents of dance students came together to keep the option open in Vermillion. Pam Ford, executive director of Vermillion Area Dance Organization (VADO), said the desire for a dance program in Vermillion was at an all-time high after the gym closed. “They […]
People of the Pack: Adam Halter
Adam Halter is a junior majoring in accounting from Brandon, SD. Devin Martin: What are your plans for Halloween? Adam Halter: I don’t have any plans yet. DM: Do you have anything that you possibly want to do? AH: Dress up probably. I’m usually pretty thrifty, I try to use what I have on hand […]
People of the Pack: Iyankawin Yellow Hawk
Iyankawin Yellow Hawk is a sophomore majoring in psychology and theater from Rosebud, SD. Devin Martin: How was your D-Days? Did you do anything fun or exciting? Iyankawin Yellow Hawk: D-Days was pretty fun. I hung out with friends. I didn’t really go to much of the events throughout the week but I did go to the […]
Mr. Dakota continues family tradition
For senior finance major Conrad Adam, USD feels like home. “USD has really been a family tradition,” he said. “I am now a fourth generation Yote, which is pretty neat.” Conrad Adam was crowned Mr. Dakota at USD’s Dakota Day’s football game on Oct. 7. Royalty runs in Conrad Adam’s family. His father, Karl Adam, was […]
Tran brings inspiration, optimism to students
A proud alumna of USD, Lena Tran had just gotten back from living in France for the summer and was trying to figure out what she wanted to do. That was when former associate vice president for diversity, Jesús Treviño, approached her in August of 2015 about an opportunity to be a part of a growing team […]
One-act plays showcase student talent
Four one-act plays will be showcased for three nights starting on Oct. 20 at USD. Students and faculty members chose which one-act plays to perform: “Lives of the Great Waitress” by Nina Shengold,” “‘Dentity Crisis” by Christopher Durang, “Baby Food” by David Lindsay-Abaire and “The Bond” by Amy Lowell and Robert Frost. A dark twist […]