Police Blotter Highlights 3/22-3/28
Mar. 22 Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers investigated and determined a husband and wife were arguing over property as a result of their impending divorce. Officers decided the disagreement was a civil dispute. Mar. 22 Officers checked the welfare of a person who had made statements regarding suicide. Officers spoke […]
South Dakota reaches 108 cases of COVID-19
As of Tuesday, South Dakota reached a total of 108 cases of COVID-19, 44 of which have recovered, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Clay County recorded its first case of COVID-19 on March 28 according to an email from USD University Relations. The email also stated as of March 28 there are […]
University housing during social distancing
Not all USD students can go home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are international, while others won’t have sufficient internet access to complete classes online. Once the majority of students have moved out, USD plans to consolidate the ones who can’t leave into two residence halls for the remainder of the semester. Kate Fitzgerald, director […]
SGA swears in new officers over zoom conference meeting
The Student Government Association met remotely through USD Zoom conferencing to swear in Abuk Jiel and Carter Larson as president and vice president of the organization on Tuesday. President Jiel and Vice President Larson appointed Carson Sehr as Director of Operations, Aaron Mallinger as Director of Finance and senator Katie Brust as Director of Communications. […]
Vermillion food programs adapt to continue serving citizens
In the wake of COVID-19, meal providers such as the Vermillion Food Pantry and the Vermillion Welcome Table have been forced to close their physical doors. Despite the drawback, these food services are continuing to provide meals to people in need. The Vermillion Food Pantry ceased walk-in services after the Community Connection Center of Vermillion […]
“SGA Sucks” email prompts student feedback, reflection on Student Government’s image
After the Occhipinto-Specht campaign sent an email titled “SGA Sucks” to the student body on Tuesday, the Student Government Association received feedback, criticizing the email at that night’s meeting. The email urged students to vote for Carissa Occhipinto and running mate Shelby Specht in the current SGA presidential election. The campus-wide email contained four campaign […]
Vermillion presents a unique climate for old and new businesses
Vermillion may be the home of USD, but the university isn’t the only landmark the town hosts. Thanks to the college bustle and an enthusiastic downtown business scene, both longtime residents and newcomers alike are enjoying success. Monica Iverson and Jim Waters co-own Cafe Brule and Dakota Brick House. The two met while doing work […]
SGA discusses general activity fund allocation, holds executive session
The Student Government Association reviewed the General Activities Fund summary at Tuesday’s meeting. The body also heard a statement from junior Marcus Destin regarding the Strollers controversy and held an executive session to discuss Strollers’ conduct. Jessica Priester, Assistant Vice President of financial affairs and Kimberly Grieve, dean of students, presented the GAF summary to […]
Pharmaceuticals and felonies: study drugs at USD
The term “study drugs” may evoke images of Adderall and all-night study sessions, but for one time users and repeat users alike, there may be consequences for using these substances to cram for the next big test. “Study drug” is an unofficial term referring to any substance used to increase energy and focus while studying. […]
SGA presidential candidate finds new running mate, senators receive anonymous backlash
Last week, Student Government Association (SGA) presidential candidate Katie Brust announced Tallon Everson as her new running mate. At Tuesday’s meeting, SGA officially announced another candidate, Carissa Occhipinto, has a new running mate, Shelby Specht. Occhipinto replaced former running mate Blake Brown with Specht after Brown elected to step down from the position of vice […]