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Former writer-in-residence remembered with release of ‘The Revenant’
Frederick Manfred, a former USD writer-in-residence, wrote an earlier version of the story depicted in the new Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Revenant” long before the film and the book it was based off of were made, but you won’t see his name in the credits. Manfred’s novel, “Lord Grizzly,” was published in 1954 and is based on […]
Quad State Honor Band serves as recruitment tool for music program
High school students from four Midwest states gathered in Aalfs Auditorium Monday for the 18th Annual USD Quad State Honor Band. The Quad State Honor Band is a two day festival held at USD for students attending high school in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. It offers some of the best band members in the region a chance […]
Spring semester brings multiple senior recitals
Though never short of music, the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts is especially busy this time of year with student recitals. Associate professor Jonathan Alvis said there are roughly 25-30 recitals each fall and about 50-60 recitals in the spring. Senior and sometimes junior recitals are required of all music majors. Though some requirements […]
‘Trigun’ allows climatic plot, memorable characters
Something I’ve grown very accustomed to in the past few years is post-apocalyptic, space-centered anime. I decided to search for more and I came across the anime “Trigun,” which was released in 1998. “Trigun” is centered on a man named Vash the Stampede, who has a large bounty on his head for reasons that are […]
Professor designs South Dakota ornaments for National Christmas Tree
Last week, the 93rd National Christmas Tree was lit at the White House in Washington, D.C., and USD had a part in the spectacle that is viewed by thousands of visitors. This year, the tree’s decorations reflect the celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, and some of the ornaments were created by a […]
Campus housing allows emotional support animals
Students who may need a service animal or emotional support animal are able to bring one to campus, as long as they meet the requirements outlined by legislation. A housing act applied to the Fair Housing Regulation in October 2008 allows students who are diagnosed with certain conditions and have professional medical support to have […]
Sport Management Alliance offers different job opportunities
One group on campus is preparing its members to enter into the field of managing sports teams. The Sport Management Alliance organization offers sport management majors a place to gather together, while also offering an opportunity for students to hear about jobs in their major that they may not have previously heard of. “Every time […]
Senior thesis hones in on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
For senior Sarah Kuegle, her thesis is not only a grade but a way to facilitate discussion about the environment. Kuegle, a chemistry and German double-major, is preparing a thesis about environmental catastrophes and the causes behind them, as well as whether they are manmade or naturally occurring. She said she mostly focuses on the […]
Student Services, CAB work to relieve finals week stress
Stress levels can be high as students prepare for the final days of the fall semester; however, USD Student Services and the Campus Activities Board have created a game plan to battle the risk of stress overload. From Crossfit exercises to a play day with puppies, each activity is scheduled to adhere to almost all […]
December is the month of great movies
Bring on the Christmas lights, hot chocolate, wool socks and countless times watching “Elf,” because it’s finally December. This time of year also means some of the best films are coming out just in time for awards season with a few blockbusters thrown in the mix. Here are some films to watch out for this […]