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Student recounts personal experience, advocates for others to report early
By Trent Opstedahl and Ally Krupinsky “He took a step closer to me, and looked me in the eyes and said, ‘You owe me.’ ” Senior Jackie Ortmeier was a junior at USD when she reported being sexually assaulted in 2013 at a fraternity formal. She’s not the first USD student to have experienced this […]
Sidewalk chalk messages trigger varying emotions
Chalk messages supporting presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared on campus this past Friday, urging students to “build the wall” and to “#StopIslam.” In October, a spike in chalk messages sparked a discussion between USD administrators and Student Government Association senators on whether or not a policy limiting chalking on sidewalks should be implemented. In the […]
Improv Club teaches students to think on their toes
While it might seem as though improv is just for laughs, in reality, as is the case at USD, it helps participants get comfortable in any situation they may come across. “This group was started to help those involved to think on their toes in different situations,” Improv Club secretary Madeline Schmitt said. Previously a […]
Campus radio show features local musicians
Several USD students, one in particular, are coming together to broadcast their passion for music across the airwaves. Senior biology and English double major Frank Turner hosts a radio show on KAOR 91.1 called “Those Guys,” which focuses on local musicians. “It’s about connecting and giving exposure to artists, for anyone who has their own […]
Students, family celebrate life with Dakotathon kick-off
April 23, 3:30 p.m. With Dakotathon in full swing, participants arrived at the Wellness Center just before 3:30 p.m. The Miracle children and dancers played games sporadically while the organizers set up speakers on the basketball courts. Soon after, more than 200 participants learned another rendition of the miracle dance. The newest addition included moves synchronized to “Barbie […]
University sign vandalized, search for letters continues
The USD sign at the corner of Clark and Pine Streets on the southeast part of campus was vandalized this past weekend, losing nine of its letters. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said she was told of the incident immediately Monday morning. This isn’t the first time this has occurred, she added. “I do […]
Editorial: USD should implement efficient recycling procedure
College campuses need to recycle, plain and simple. When considering the amount of waste produced in college, whether it’s food, paper, aluminum cans or the like, it’s impossible to ignore the benefits that recycling would yield. Some of these benefits, as outlined by a Princeton University reports, include saving trees, protecting wildlife, curbing global warming, reducing water pollution and reducing […]
SGA recommends changes to Math Emporium
SGA senators weren’t convinced by the presentations of Math Department Chair Dan Van Peursem that all is well with the Math Emporium, and so they drafted a resolution recommending a list of changes that should be made to the Emporium. The resolution described Math administration officials as unreceptive to recommendations, and unable to justify why […]
USD sports teams compete for Coyote Cup
In 2006, USD created a competition among sports teams that has struck up competitiveness among USD athletes: the Coyote Cup. As opposed to the usual physical activity required in athletic competition, this one encompasses a greater amount of skills and participation. Jamie Oyen, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee adviser, said the program was patterned after the Ball […]
Women’s athletics deserve more respect
WNBA. Saying that alone is enough to elicit laughs in most high school classrooms. “Women’s sports” is another guarantee for laughter. Why is this? The negative connotation surrounding female athletics is a strange one. To an outsider, I guess it makes sense. I’ll admit I’ve made my fair share of WNBA jokes. Until this year […]