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The Man behind the MUC: How the MUC Director balances work duties and family responsibilities
Doug Wagner, the Director of the Muenster University Center and Student Programming, has a hand in every program that occurs in the MUC. He often arrives at work around 8 a.m., but his day typically starts much earlier than that. He drives to Sioux City at 4:15 in the morning, five days a week, to […]
Helping hands: Support available for victims of drugging incidents, sexual assault
This is the second part of an ongoing story on date rape drugs and safety in social drinking. In three out of four sexual assaults, the perpetrator has been drinking. That’s according to Women’s Health. Women’s Health also reports that in nearly half of all sexual assaults, the victim has been drinking. But, if the […]
USD’s College of Fine Arts welcomes new dean
Larry Schou has been the dean of USD’s College of Fine Arts for 12 years, but after his retirement this month, a new dean is set to take his place. The position has been filled by the new interim dean, Bruce Kelley, who was informed of the decision last Wednesday. Kelley said he is honored […]
Time to howl: Be a Coyote for a Day
With only 183 days until 2020 Move-In Day, USD is preparing to welcome the Coyote class of 2024 through their Admitted Students Day. Last Friday, 89 future USD students were able to experience what it’s like to be a Coyote by going to a class of their choice and being immersed in the craze of […]
Farmer’s market considering move
The Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market is considering a move to a more permanent structure. The market, open year-round at the Clay County Fair, is currently looking at a new location in Barstow Park. The Farmer’s Market serves as a location for local vendors to sell home-made and home-grown goods, and to educate people in the […]
Selection process is underway for excellence in teaching awards
The USD Office of Academic Affairs is in the process of selecting the annual winner of the Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. USD students, faculty and staff submitted nominations on Jan. 27, with the winners to be announced in early April and a commencement ceremony in May. The winner will be selected by a […]
USD offers graduation resources for students
The semester is winding down. For the USD seniors who are preparing for graduation and life after college, they don’t have to go through this process alone. USD has services available to help these students prepare for the next step. Students in the honors program not only face the hurdle of making sure they have […]
The Ruby Ball dresses up fundraising
Over 300 people enjoyed a lively evening filled with dancing, performances and companionships. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) hosted their Second Annual Ruby Ball in the Muenster University Center Ballroom on Saturday. Ashley Charlie, one of the emcees and event coordinator, said the Ruby Ball gives students an opportunity to dress up and […]
Finding their forever Valentines on campus
The transition from graduation gowns to wedding gowns can be a long one. The average age of marriage in 2020 is 29 years old, more than seven years after a traditional four-year graduation schedule. For two USD couples, their gap was shorter than average, but they took the leap and decided to tie the knot. […]
Dog Instagrams create an online community
Pet Instagrams are popular among celebrities such as Lindsey Vonn and Kylie Jenner, and now more pet owners are getting into this trend. At USD, three Instagram accounts featuring a Great Pyrenees, a French bulldog and a Shiba Inu part husky have all become part of an online community on campus. Baker Kasey Jensen, a […]