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Honors students push academic limits with theses
Although leaders of the United States haven’t yet come up with a successful solution to balancing the federal budget, junior Sydney Duncan thinks she might have the answer to a seemingly impossible endeavor. “For my honors thesis, my intention is to balance the federal budget in hopes to essentially decrease the deficit of the United States and […]
International students adapt to new culture, distance from friends, family
Southeastern South Dakota might not seem like an international crossroads, but at the University of South Dakota, students from around the world are gathering. Patrick Morrison, international student adviser at the Center for Academic and Global Engagement, said about 240 international students currently attend USD, and China and India are among the most represented countries. […]
Sustainability majors look to impact the world and beyond
Morgan Appley wants to change the world, and she said she is going to do it one backyard at a time. The University of South Dakota senior is studying a major which only 12 other universities in the country offer — sustainability. The 36 credit major, which focuses on environmental conservation, first became available to students […]
Campus greenhouse allows students a chance at a green thumb
Bob Garner walks down an aisle of plants in the Churchill-Haines greenhouse, checking individual leaves to make sure the plants are healthy. The 52-year-old has been around gardens for most of his life, and for the last two and a half years he’s been the caretaker of the greenhouse on campus. “We’ve got some plants […]
Relay for Life offers hope for those affected by cancer
For some University of South Dakota students, the fight against cancer is personal. Junior Emily Jansen is part of the Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) organization on campus and is volunteering her time to help organize the annual Relay for Life event coming up Feb. 22. “I’m really, really passionate about the American Cancer Society (ACS) […]
Honors adviser pushes students to new heights
Susan Hackemer, associate director of the University of South Dakota’s Honors Program, goes beyond the usual role of an academic adviser. Hackemer, who has worked in the Honors department since 1999, said she encourages students to challenge themselves to go beyond their limits to thrive in college. “It’s nature to take the easy course,” she […]
High school entrepreneur to open clothing store
Chloe Nielsen, 17, takes college courses at the University of South Dakota and believes her thoughts are more business-oriented than the usual senior in high school. The main reason for this is because she started her own online clothing boutique and will soon be opening a physical store in Vermillion, called Chlotique. “I’ve always had […]
Anime Club has ‘something for everyone’
One student organization at the University of South Dakota is finding fun in Japanese animation. Senior Casie Moody, president of the Anime Club, said she started the club, which meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m., to attract people who share her love of anime. “There are a lot of people who are into anime here […]
Roommates team up for charity marathon, fraternity challenge
Sophomores Sheldon Moysis and Shane Hansen, roommates in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house, both had ‘run a marathon’ on their bucket lists. Neither thought it would become a reality — certainly not the way they are doing it now. The two are halfway through their training to prepare for the Eisenhower Marathon in Abeline, […]
Pets prove to be ‘a big commitment’ for students
Balancing college with a job and social life can be hard enough, but many students are taking on an even bigger responsibility — caring for a pet. For those looking for a low-maintenance and unique pet, the Rubber ducky isopod can be a perfect choice. Junior Jade Hofer lives off-campus and has a seven-month-old chocolate […]