Democratic nominee challenges incumbent Noem in upcoming election
The Democratic Party candidate for South Dakota’s at-large U.S House of Representatives seat, Matt Varilek, said South Dakotans deserve a congressman who is going to provide them with the representation they deserve. Varilek spoke to students and community members at the University of South Dakota during a rally Oct. 18. Varilek, who served on the […]
South Dakota issues 17th execution
For the first time in five years, the state of South Dakota carried out capital punishment Oct. 15. Eric Robert, 50, was executed by lethal injection and was officially declared dead by coroners at 10:24 p.m. Robert was sentenced to death for the murder of a prison guard in a failed escape from the S.D. […]
Alcohol citations spike over D-Days
According to the University Police Department, illegal activities during Dakota Days at the University of South Dakota remained comparable to last year’s D-Days, with a slight increase in non-student participation. As of Oct. 9, UPD documented a total of 48 incidents in which either referrals or citations were issued. Out of the 48 incidents, there […]
Police begin prep
As Dakota Days 2012 moves into the weekend, police forces around the area are preparing for the high intake of traffic expected to hit Vermillion for the homecoming celebration. University Police Department Lt. Dallas Schnack said D-Days is the busiest time of the year for all officers on staff. “It’s important that we’re prepared for […]
New policy sees no issues in halls
This fall, the University of South Dakota became the first Board of Regents’ university to permit alcohol in select residence halls. Pertaining only to McFadden and Coyote Village, the new rule states any student who is of age and consents to the regulations outlined in the policy are eligible for the designated housing option. Phil […]
‘Last Friday Night’
Underage referrals and citations for consumption of alcohol have tripled this year at the University of South Dakota compared to 2011, police officials said. According to the University Police Department, as of Sept. 24, 49 arrests and 48 referrals dealing with underage drinking have been documented since Jan. 1, 2012. UPD Lt. Dallas Schnack said that […]
Four show for ban
In an effort to move forward with the smoking ban resolution, the Student Government Association held a public forum Sept. 17 to discuss reservations and general opinions surrounding the resolution. A total of four people, which were SGA members, attended the forum. SGA President Alissa VanMeeteren as well as any person from the general public […]
Construction projects set to improve campus
As new and returning students make their way around the University of South Dakota campus, they may begin to notice a few changes as USD undergoes construction projects within the next few years. Currently, the most visible project on campus is the Muenster University Center renovation, which will undergo major reconstruction over the next three […]