This academic year, USD saw an influx in reports of sexual assaults on campus. In the wake of the sentencing and ultimate adjudication of a former men’s basketball player, prevention and outreach became a focus between staff and student organizations. The timely warnings were also a point of conversation among the […]
On April 20, USD hosted the 27th annual Dakotathon in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, helping to raise over $94,000.00 for South Dakota’s Children’s Miracle Network hospital, the Sanford Children’s Hospital. The 12-hour long dance marathon event concluded the year-long fundraising season and included multiple activities, including dancing to fun music, […]
After nearly one year without a place to call home, Lambda Chi Alpha will soon have the newest residence on Greek row. Last year, Lambda Chi Alpha made the decision to demolish their house due to concerns about the foundation. As a result, members were forced to find housing elsewhere for […]
As the city of Sioux Falls continues to grow, so does USD’s second campus. Some of the developing areas on USD-Sioux Falls’ campus include the addition of programs, increasing student enrollment and the expansion of buildings. One of the biggest expansions underway on the campus is the USD Discovery […]
The month of April is nationally recognized as Stress Awareness Month. As the school year comes to an end, it is common for students to be stressed with finals and the process of moving out of their dorms. Due to the stress prevalent among many students, it is important for […]
This weekend, audiences will be transported back to the 1960s when they see Bat Boy: The Musical. Jamie Lennon, a junior theatre studies major, plays the leading role of Bat Boy. “Bat Boy is a half-human half-bat hybrid,” Lennon said. “He goes through a journey throughout the show of what it’s […]
The 2010s saw the release of several hypothetical films where the American government falls to a foreign threat. This trend mainly focused on how the strength of the American spirit overcomes any adversity and how we can push back any threat no matter how big it may be. Alex Garland’s Civil […]
On Monday April 8, the University of South Dakota sent out the Skyfactor climate survey to gain feedback on students’ experiences and concerns regarding campus life. Multiple organizations and departments on campus utilize this survey to identify different concerns and issues taking place across campus amongst the student body. “The ability […]
Rebecca Kelley, junior music performance major, showcased her piano skills at her solo recital on Friday, April 12. She played the recital individually, but had one collaborative piece where she performed with a violinist and a cellist. Kelley’s selections included Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No. 17 in D […]
USD’s Student Government Association voted which student organizations should be considered as “large organizations” for the upcoming year. Large organization status means that an organization has access to a greater funding pool than most of the others organizations on campus. This year, SGA voted to approve eight organizations as […]
