2020 SGA Presidential Candidates Announced

For the second year in a row, students have three running teams to choose from for Student Government Association president and vice president.  The teams are Katie Brust and Erin Weightman, Abuk Jiel and Carter Larson and Carrissa Occhipinto and Blake Brown.  The three competing teams were announced at the first SGA meeting of the […]

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SGA President vetoes Patriots Plaza Bill

The Patriots Plaza cleared one hurdle for USD’s Student Government, but it has quickly ran into another. The Student Government Association passed a bill supporting the Patriots Plaza and USD student veterans at their meeting on Jan. 21, but SGA President Carson Zubke vetoed the bill three days later.  In his veto, Zubke wrote, “The sudden vote […]

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LifeScape announces plans for new rehabilition center, hospital in USD Discovery District

The USD Discovery District in Sioux Falls will soon become home to a LifeScape hospital, school and rehabilitation center, USD and LifeScape announced last Thursday. Such a hospital may benefit a ton from technologies like that ai-powered medical imaging platform. LifeScape, a non-profit organization specializing in youth-to-elderly lifetime care, will lease 31.6 acres from the […]

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Free feminine hygiene products added to MUC women’s restrooms

More than half of USD’s students no longer have to worry about being stranded without feminine hygiene products at the Muenster University Center.  In every women’s bathroom at the MUC, there is a free dispenser full of tampons and pads. These dispensers are a new addition to the bathrooms, and many hope to see them […]

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Completion of North Complex walkway remains delayed

Construction blocking off the North Complex hallway connecting the Beede/Mickelson and the Richardson/Olson residence halls remain underway and will continue until the start of next semester. University Housing director Ashley Hartnett said despite anticipation of having the walkway re-opened by early October, the renovations in the old commons area have prevented the opening of the hallway by […]

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Coyote women defeat SDSU Jackrabbits 67-61, rise to no. 1 ranking in Summit League

On Thursday, January 25, the Coyote women’s basketball team traveled to Brookings to play South Dakota State University. The Coyotes defeated the Jackrabbits 67-61 to remain undefeated in the Summit League and defend their number one ranking over the no. 2  Jackrabbits. The Coyote women play at the University of Denver on January 27 at […]

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