Diversity
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
LGBTQ+ History Month continues celebration of pride
LGBTQ+ History Month presents a chance for students to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Senior Olivia Mann has been involved in the Center for Diversity and Community and Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance since last year. She said she’s excited for the opportunity to celebrate this month by educating others. “There are so many people here […]
Photo gallery: First ‘Taste of Asia’ event well-attended
A new event hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) attracted about 50 students, faculty and community members Thursday night. “Taste of Asia” featured food from five different countries: Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. AASA members said this kick-off event was held to teach others about Asian culture and recruit more students into the […]
USD continuing conversations about Charlottesville, diversity
More than a month after the events in Charlottesville, VA sparked controversy across the nation, a conversation about racism, prejudices and education was held on USD’s campus. Students and experts in fields such as law, health sciences, political science, history and Native American studies gathered in the Muenster University Center Sept. 6. More than 100 people attended the […]
Updated: Multicultural Leadership Institute promotes leadership, storytelling
By Ally Krupinsky and Cheyenne Alexis After three days of team building, discussing and storytelling, USD students left Irene, SD with a sense of closeness and inspiration. More than 50 students connected and reflected on topics relating to social justice, leadership and diversity over the weekend at the fifth annual Multicultural Leadership Institute. “What I really […]
Muslim Student Association hosts third annual Eid al-Adha celebration
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “feast of sacrifice,” was hosted by the Muslim Student Association in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Tuesday night. Traditional Muslim dishes were served, and attendees could try out an Arabic calligraphy transcribing table and were welcome to try on hujub. MSA President Zaben Alhasani, a sophomore international studies major, […]
Black Law Student Association hopes to continue growing, promoting diversity
With their final meeting of the year and election of a new executive team complete, the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is hoping to spread awareness and diversity throughout the law school and USD. BLSA started about three years ago when former president, Alafia Wright, registered the group as a recognized student organization. “BLSA existed […]
Spectrum to highlight LGBTQ+ issues during Pride Week
Fun and advocacy is the theme for this year’s Pride Week. Swag bags, Yote Floats, presenters, Gayme night and GLSEN’s Day of Silence will all be events during the week in the Muenster University Center. Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance provides outreach to members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies at USD. The group has […]
VIDEO: Tiospaye Student Council holds 45th annual Wacipi
Wacipi from The Volante on Vimeo. Jingle dresses, vendors and dancing took place at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday and Sunday for the 45th annual Wacipi. The theme of the Wacipi was “We All Walk on a Red Road.” Selena Olvera, a sophomore studying Native American studies, said the event is important to her. […]
Elizabeth Acevedo shares poetry, life experiences
By Cheyenne Alexis and Morgan Matzen Race and civility were the main topics during slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo’s visit to USD. Acevedo shared her poetry with an audience of students and faculty in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Thursday night. She lead a lecture and a writing workshop earlier in the day. Acevedo said growing up as […]