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Self-defense demonstration educates women
By Kailey Jacobsen, Sacajawea Scroll Women are often faced with dangerous situations such as rape, assault and theft. Self-defense can be a useful skill as powerful women in society. Shane Toupal emphasized Tuesday night at the general assembly in Aalf Auditorium Slagle Hall. Starting off with a few jokes, Toupal quickly grabbed the delegates’ attention. Toupal has […]
South Dakota Girls State program emphasizes patriotism and participation
By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll South Dakota Girls State has come a long way from its beginning in Mitchell, S.D. The program has been held on the University of South Dakota campus for the last 17 years. With a turnout of more than 300 girls, it shows an incredible drive among young women to participate in […]
Dakotathon 2018 participants break last year’s record
Lauren Soulek and Cheyenne Alexis April 22, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. A long day and night filled with Dakotathon festivities and dancing ended with a record breaking morning. Dakotathon participants gathered in the Muenster University Center Ballroom for one final performance of their morale dance at 8:30 a.m. after listening to the last few […]
People of the Pack: Austin Thompson
Molly Sperlich: What is your position in the criminal justice club? Austin Thompson: I am currently the president. MS: What are your responsibilities as president? AT: Scheduling events on campus, I organize trips and also working with faculty to get speakers on campus. MS: What sort of trips do you go on? AT: Anything related […]
Player of the Pack: Austin Simmons
Austin Simmons is a junior quarterback majoring in physical education. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you like about being the quarterback? Austin Simmons: There’s a lot of things that I like about it. One big thing is you always get to touch the ball in every play, so you get to really have an impact in […]
People of the Pack: Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang is a senior from Taiwan majoring in math. Molly Sperlich: Why did you choose USD? Jeff Chang: Everyone said USD is affordable and I think that’s like the biggest reason I chose here. Or my parents chose here since I am not financially independent. The first time I came here it was a […]
Player of the Pack: Taylor Wilson
Taylor Wilson is a senior majoring in business, and is a middle blocker on the volleyball court. Ali Boysen: What made you want to transfer to USD? Taylor Wilson: I wanted an atmosphere that cared about their players not only as athletes but created a relationship with them. I think this program really had that.buy […]
Player of the Pack: Jack Coker
Jack Coker is a freshman in business administration who plays football and throws for track and field. Ali Boysen: Is it difficult playing two sports your first year of college? Jack Coker: So I’ve really had to develop and work on my time management skills… especially in high school it was easy to kinda just do […]
People of the Pack: Hadassa Pacheco
Hadassa Pacheco is a graduate student at USD getting her masters in piano performance from Brazil. Molly Sperlich: Did you do your undergrad at USD? Hadassa Pacheco: No, I was in Brazil for my undergrad, so I have only been at USD since August. MS: So, how do you like it so far? HP: It […]
People of the Pack: Naomi Giesen
Naomi Giesen is a junior majoring in mathematics and the president of the USD Math Club. Molly Sperlich: What do you want to do with your degree? Naomi Giesen: I’m not quite sure yet, but I don’t want to teach. That’s just not really my thing. MS: What are your roles in the Math Club? NG: […]