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Q&A: Custodian: Shelly Russell
Katie McGuire: What’s it like working in North Complex? Shelly Russell: It is gratifying because of the kids. I treat them like they are my own. Freshman year is scary and I want them to feel at home. I volunteer to work Move-In Day so that I can meet the students and their families and […]
Music Museum takes new strides with open house
“The King” has made his way to South Dakota – well, at least one of Elvis Presley’s Martin D-35 acoustic guitars has made its way to Vermillion, as it is displayed front and center in the National Music Museum. Used during the rock ‘n’ roller’s final tour in 1977, his guitar was slightly smashed after […]
Guide to student health in Vermillion
Staying healthy is key to student success whether it is going to the Wellness Center to avoid the freshman 15 or getting strep from your roommate who refuses to wash their hands. The University of South Dakota takes measures to keep students healthy in all aspects. Wellness Center For day-to-day cardio and weight lifting, the […]
University wants games to ‘feel big time’
After completing the transition to Division I, the University of South Dakota is attempting to create a Division I sized crowd and atmosphere at athletic events. “We want to give students the power to have more fun,” Assistant Director of Student Life Lindsay Sparks said. Sparks said in order to help persuade students to attend […]
Q &A with President James Abbott
Emma Murray: In a nutshell, what does your job entail? James Abbott: I’m responsible for the operation of the University of South Dakota, both on a day-to-day basis and long-term and am, ultimately, responsible for the wellbeing of the students and on the academic side to ensure that our students are provided the education that […]
Q &A with Erik and Clay
Payton Randle: For the first-year students that don’t know, what is SGA? Erik Muckey: SGA is the Student Government Association. We are the advocates for the students to faculty, the administration and the Board of Regents. We are here to serve the students for whatever that might mean. Clay Hoffman: We are the governing body […]
UPDATED: USD Dance Marathon coverage #ftk
Midnight – With the final stage of Dance Marathon, Fear Factor at the Wellness Center was wrapping up a long, but donation-worthy day for University of South Dakota students. A nice touch to the dance was added, as the dancers and kids all perfected their routines from the Toy Story hit, “You’ve got a friend in […]
Alcohol citations spike over D-Days
According to the University Police Department, illegal activities during Dakota Days at the University of South Dakota remained comparable to last year’s D-Days, with a slight increase in non-student participation. As of Oct. 9, UPD documented a total of 48 incidents in which either referrals or citations were issued. Out of the 48 incidents, there […]
D-Days Mr. and Miss Dakota crowned
Brenan Tjelmeland and Alissa VanMeeteren were crowned Mr. and Miss Dakota at the homecoming game Oct. 6. Junior Brittney Ann Richters was at the game and said she voted for VanMeeteren and was glad she won. “Even though I enjoy other parts of D-Days better, it’s always cool to see who wins royalty,” she said. “I think it’s […]
Neuharth honors fellow USD alumnus
Marilyn Hagerty, a University of South Dakota alumnus and columnist for The Grand Forks Herald, accepted the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media Oct. 4 at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Joined by her family of journalists and Al Neuharth, Hagerty was honored for her countless contributions to the media as well as […]