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Graduate student finds inspiration in past for umbrella art display
Ashley Lemon, a graduate student at USD, has caught the attention of students and staff with her art display on the second floor of the library. The display, an umbrella with raindrops hanging from the ceiling, is more than what meets the eye and is symbolic for a problem Lemon faced during her undergraduate years […]
Students reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving
When many people think of Thanksgiving, their first thoughts may be of football, roasted turkey and family reunions. But do you know how Thanksgiving became the holiday that it is today? The first Thanksgiving was held in 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans sat down to eat a harvest meal. For more […]
Women’s rights group promotes gender equality
The Association for the Advancement of Women’s Rights is a club at USD trying to address women’s issues and bring awareness to gender inequality on campus. The club has been active off and on for many years. Emily Grode, club president and senior, said the club was even around in the 1970s. Today, the club […]
Women and gender studies minors learn about inequality, stereotypes
Societal issues such as gender inequality and gender stereotypes are just some of the topics discussed by one program at USD. The women and gender studies minor provides students with an expanded understanding of gender and sexuality with a focus on global and historical topics involving women and the family. “So, we have communications courses, […]
Sport marketing and media degree now available at USD
A new major and minor in the media & journalism department is beginning to be introduced to students. Sport marketing and media will allow students to showcase their skills in the growing sports industry, and the University of South Dakota is the only school in the region offering this program. The program was officially put into […]
Amnesty International Club advocates for human rights
The Amnesty International Club at USD is bringing a new outlook on human rights to campus. “Our main mission is to advocate human rights across the world,” said junior Aidan Goetzinger, Amnesty International Club president. “What we focus on is we decide to settle on one international (campaign) and one local campaign.” The club meets […]
Musical theatre students perform senior showcase
Nine senior musical theatre students took the stage at The Varsity this past Friday to perform and raise money for their trip to New York in a senior showcase entitled, “Cabaret.” The group of seniors performed songs they felt best represented their talent and personality. “We chose fun stuff that we like to sing,” senior […]
Addiction Studies club devotes itself to student education
The USD Coalition of Addiction Students and Professionals Pursuing Advocacy (CASPPA) chapter is a student organization devoted to educating others about addiction treatment at centers like rehab for couples, and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of inception this year. CASPPA is open to members from all different majors and currently has 20 members. This year, […]
Alumna continues her time at USD beyond graduation
When selecting a college to attend, some students can become overwhelmed with which school to choose. For Kendra Howard, USD recruiter and academic adviser, the University of South Dakota was not only the institution she selected for higher education, but also where she chose to begin her career. “I chose to start my career at USD […]
USD boxing club revived, eventually hopes to compete
Jody Harnois has learned a lot of lessons throughout his life. Many of those lessons stem from his time spent in the boxing ring. Now, he’s hoping his 35 years worth of experience will impact the lives of USD students and provide them with similar life lessons through the revival of a campus boxing club. […]