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Seven things you realize when you go back home
1. It’s a big deal for your parents and your neighbors. It’s like a hero’s welcome when people find out you’re coming back for a weekend. 2. Your bedroom isn’t your bedroom anymore. It might still look the same but it doesn’t feel the same. 3. Your friend group from high school is […]
Peace Corps sends former Coyotes around world
There are many decisions students must make after graduating from the University of South Dakota. While the most common stepping stone upon graduation is finding a job and moving to a new city, some graduates, like recent graduate Dennis Smith, choose the road less traveled. The 24-year-old political science and English major left for Tanzania […]
Students showcase collaborative works in library art exhibit
The fourth annual “Corroborations” exhibit is on display on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. The “Corroborations” project pairs University of South Dakota visual arts majors with poetry majors from the English department. Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students create new collaborative work and broaden acceptance and appreciation of alternative art disciplines. Nine artist pairs were selected […]
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 […]
New program fosters student innovators
A new program at the Beacom School of Business is aiming to create an innovative environment that will foster future entrepreneurs like junior Michael Helgerson. The Entrepreneurs in Residence Program, which began in January, is designed to help student innovators on campus solidify their ideas and bring them to the open market. The program is […]
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. […]
Greeks prepare for 92nd annual Strollers performance
Comedy and music will soon reign supreme in Aalfs Auditorium at Slagle Hall as University of South Dakota Greek members present their 92nd annual Strollers show this weekend. Strollers is one of USD’s longest traditions, and is an event filled with theatrical skits from sororities and fraternities on campus. Lindsay Sparks, adviser of Strollers, helps coordinate […]
The 10 types of friends you’ll have in college
1. The week No. 1 friend Forged in the crucible that was your first week of college, this friendship lasts throughout your four years. You may lose touch, but you know you can always call them if you’re in a pinch. 2. The partier You met them at a party and you probably only […]
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 […]
PIKEs promote awareness, raise money for cancer research
Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of South Dakota are taking a stand against blood cancer by hosting the fifth annual Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life event at the Wellness Center Feb. 18. Cycle for Life is held at more than 130 campuses across North America, according to the charity’s website. The event […]