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Printing is outdated and expensive
College campuses are supposed to be full of bright, young minds ready to change the world with facilities and faculty who are ready to help take small steps to make a difference. In this atmosphere, laptop computers and tablets are virtually ubiquitous. Leveraging the power of the internet, many professors take advantage and use services […]
Sioux City Trump rally draws thousands, including USD students
Wearing red ball caps with the slogan “make America great again” and carrying “the silent majority stands with Trump” signs, more than 3,500 people packed into the Sioux City Convention Center Sunday afternoon to see Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speak a mere two days before election day. Sprinkled among the supporters draped in Trump flags […]
Second annual TEDxUSD held in Aalfs Auditorium
New ideas and motivational speeches was the name of the game Saturday in Aalfs Auditorium as seven speakers from around the state aimed to inspire about 150 people at the second annual TedxUSD event. Event organizers have been planning the occasion since earlier this year. John Slunecka, the event coordinator, said the presentations showcased what […]
USD community gathers to remember life of Benjamin Marchand
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Center for Diversity & Community Thursday afternoon to remember the life of Benjamin Marchand, a first-year honors biology student who died Oct. 29. Sarah Wittmuss, director of USD’s Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE) and Marchand’s adviser in the honors program, said Marchand was enthusiastic about his […]
Longtime USD professor completes “one of the most entertaining sex studies of the year”
“Made it through 17 Drake songs. Loved it. Parked in the woods.” This is how one participant of the 2016 study “Sexual Behavior in Parked Cars Reported by Midwestern College Men and Women” responded about his experience having sex in an automobile. Dr. Cindy Struckman-Johnson, the lead researcher of the study, has taught at USD […]
Gender-inclusive facilities to be introduced at USD
Single-stall restrooms in buildings across campus will be getting a new upgrade very soon. The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness has approved the signs and procedure for gender-inclusive restrooms on USD’s campus. This change will be made to benefit many people, according to officials, such as individuals with disabilities who have caretakers of a […]
USD hopes to rebound after 35-34 loss to Western Illinois
After a hour-long first quarter that saw the University of South Dakota score 17 and junior quarterback Chris Streveler throw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, the Coyotes looked good Saturday against Western Illinois. They added another two touchdowns in the second quarter to go into halftime up 31-14. The second half was another story […]
Morgan’s Mix: Your 2017 CAB concert options
As the announcement approaches for this year’s Campus Activities Board concert choice, students are anxiously waiting to hear that their favorite artist will make the trip to Vermillion to serenade USD. Students have the opportunity to choose which artist they want, and more than 1,000 votes have been cast. The options range from current Top-40 artists […]
Editorial: USD continues to appreciate diversity
When choosing words to describe the state of South Dakota, “diverse” usually isn’t a common response. USD, however, has made admirable strides toward building an inclusive community. These efforts reach those of different ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions. Exposure to differences isn’t always easy, but it makes us more conscious, tolerant and aware people. With […]
USD should provide greater outreach for male rape survivors
Everyone likes to roll their eyes at the Title IX training, and some disagree with its execution; however, the importance is obvious. Many of the topics addressed in the program seem like common sense, but plenty of students grew up in states mandating abstinence-only sex education. Incoming students might be entering college as rape survivors from […]