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With restructure and boost in funding, CAB aims for ‘showcase’ year
The Campus Activities Board is hoping a restructure of its organization, along with a boost in funding from the Student Government Association, will make this year a “showcase year.” This semester, CAB went from having one vice president to having three vice presidents. Each vice president is in charge of a specific area of the […]
Student group manages $1 million stock portfolio
One group on USD’s campus is managing more than $1 million of stocks and gaining real world experience in trading and investing. Coyote Capital Management is a student-run organization that allows its members the opportunity to invest into stocks, while for people to want to invest using great tools and services for this, there are […]
Brands take to social media on September 11
September 11 is a difficult time for Americans and a controversial day for brands. This is the time of year that brands take to social media sites such as Twitter to show their respect for the tragedy that occurred 14 years ago when terrorists attacked the United States. These brands mean well when they tweet on […]
Panel discusses LGBTQ+ rights, says fight for equality in state not over
The battle for marriage equality in the United States may have been won for the LGBTQ+ community, but the war for equality is far from over according to a panel of South Dakota activists who spoke at USD on Sept 17. The panel, which was hosted by USD’s Women and Gender Studies Program and the School […]
First-year selling Mary Kay ‘passionate’ about sales
One full-time student at USD has found a way to travel and meet new people, all while being her own boss and selling products she loves. McKayla Foust, a first-year social work and child welfare major, sells Mary Kay beauty products ranging from skin care to makeup. Foust started selling Mary Kay with the intention […]
Marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights discussed at forum
The Women and Gender Studies Program and the School of Law at USD hosted a marriage equality panel discussion Wednesday evening in recognition of Constitution Day. The guest speakers for the discussion included Nancy Rosenbrahn, lead plaintiff in Rosenbrahn v. Daugaard, Laurence Novotny, activist and founder of EqualitySD, and Associate Dean of USD School of Law […]
‘David Inside Out’ book a lovable, inspiring tale of coming of age
As a writer, I get most of my inspiration from fellow authors. For me to fully enjoy a book, however, the story must be wonderful and the story must make me feel either a single emotion, or a mixture of many. And this is the reason why I’m picky with my reading choices. But one […]
Students use social media to sell beauty products
By now, students may have seen the ItWorks or Jamberry nails products while scrolling through their Facebook feed. This new way of selling products is catching on quick. Distributors are trying new ways to sell their wraps and body applicators through social media such as Facebook and Instagram. One of these companies is ItWorks. ItWorks […]
Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll event ‘keeps tradition alive’
USD students and Vermillion community members were able to enjoy a car show, live music and food – lots of food – this past weekend. Vermillion hosted its 11th Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival Sept. 11 and 12. The event draws thousands of people each year to Vermillion to experience a unique style […]
Nikki’s Fund promotes mental health awareness
Early Saturday morning, people of all ages met at Prentis Park to take part in a 5k run supporting Nikki’s Fund, a fund dedicated to helping USD students with counseling or diagnosing mental health concerns. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk is an annual event that promotes suicide prevention awareness in honor of Nikki Harris who passed away 10 […]