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Current and former USD students defend diversity offices in letter to Board of Regents

Nilsen Takes Pole Vault at NCAA Division I Championships

Burgeson to give active shooter presentation

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard: “Be engaged. Be the government. Be the leaders.”

Donation drive collects $1,217 and other items for veterans

Vex and The Verm: To Calli, With Love

Something has changed…since I met you. Something is not the same. Calli this one for you.  Calli, from the moment I first saw you when you came to my  Media…
Nathan Degreef

Dancers Take Their Talents to the Stage

A night of music and dancing was underway to highlight undergraduate students as they showcased 10 original pieces for the USD’s Theatre Department. The spring performances involve many students who…
Elli Kruse

Summer 2025 Movie Preview

Here is a quick list of movies coming out this summer that I recommend keeping an eye out for. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (May 23) The recent Mission:…
Quinn Gienapp

Summer Break Should be Shorter

Summer break is swiftly approaching, and many students will not be on campus again until next semester. I have always loved summer break. The weather is beautiful, and you have…
Taylor Chasing Hawk

Confront the Images of the Past

I was not a person who was educated about Native Americans and their history growing up. In fact, the Trail of Tears was the only piece of native history that…
Sydney Kolln

Employer relations adviser encourages out-of-school experience

Cristina Drey0

When Lindsey Montileaux attended the 2013 Pre-Admissions Workshop at the Association of American Indian Physicians conference in California, she never expected the experience to lead to an unforgettable internship. After winning a 5K fun run at the conference, Montileaux, a University of South Dakota medical biology senior, met professionals involved with the N7 NIKE collection. Following the conference, the track […]

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Comedian kicks off D-Days 2014

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From skorts and drinking to old-fashioned grandparents, comedian Chloe Hilliard left almost no subject untouched. The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board hosted the first Dakota Days event Monday at 8 p.m. in Slagel Hall Aalfs auditorium. Hilliard is originally from Brooklyn, New York. As a journalist-turned-comedian, she now tours the country to make people laugh, […]

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“Onward Campaign” to be unveiled Friday

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During Dakota Days festivities, students, faculty and university supporters will fill the Muenster University Center with red and black attire for the unveiling and celebration of the $250 million Onward Campaign. USD will hold a Red Tie Launch event Friday to reveal the university’s newest fundraising campaign. Steve Brown, president and CEO of the University of South Dakota Foundation, described […]

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USD soccer draws scoreless with Omaha

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The University of South Dakota Women’s soccer team drew with the University of Nebraska-Omaha in Vermillion Friday, as neither team could find the back of the net in the 0-0 overtime match. USD managed to hit goalpost iron twice in the match. In the 14th minute, first-year defender Katlin Ptacek had a shot hit the left upright […]

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