State/Local
HB 1087 moves forward
South Dakota House Bill 1087 is making its way through the legislature, passing the Senate State Affairs Committee 5-4 Feb. 22 in Pierre. The bill, also known as the ‘Sentinel Bill,’ would allow the creation of school sentinel programs and the training of school sentinels in K-12 schools around the state. Since then, it has […]
Legislative Overview
The 2013 South Dakota state legislature began its session in early January and is currently in session. The following bills are significant to the University of South Dakota and could potentially impact its students. House Bill 1198 This bill would amend the monetary allotment portions for those who receive the SD Opportunity Scholarship. The bill […]
Campus blood drive scheduled
The University of South Dakota will host a campus blood drive Feb. 20 and 21 in cooperation with the Community Blood Bank. Community Blood Bank, a joint cooperation between Avera McKennan Hospital and Sanford Medical Center, is stationed outside Sioux Falls, S.D. and services the blood needs of 29 hospitals in Iowa, Minnesota and South […]
Relay For Life raises funds for cancer research
The Relay for Life held Feb. 10 fundraised $7,000 for the American Cancer Society. Those who have survived the battle with cancer, and those who have died fighting were honored with the annual charity event, hosted by Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). “Relay For Life is an event put on by (CAC) to fundraise money for […]
Legislature: Fifth week holds crucial bills
South Dakota’s legislature has been busy discussing a multitude of new bills and amendments as it enters its fifth week of session. Many of the bills voted on would directly affect students at the University of South Dakota, such as a “Good Samaritan” bill which cleared the Senate this week. House Bill 1213 House Bill […]
The Gun Debate
Teachers and gun violence have taken center stage since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. As teachers around the nation contend with the possibility of armed protection in schools, University of South Dakota education students may find themselves locked and loaded in the classroom. The passed South Dakota House Bill 1087 regarding the […]
Campus gun bill fails 5-2
A forum held Monday afternoon by the University of South Dakota Student Government Association addressed Senate Bill 177. The bill would have limited the authority of the South Dakota Board of Regents to regulate the possession of guns by students on campus, but was shot down 5-2 in a Senate committee hearing Tuesday. SGA president […]
Legislation: First set of bills up for discussion
Volante staffers attended two days of the legislative session last week and compiled a list of South Dakota legislation to keep an eye on for the next two months. The 2013 South Dakota state legislature began its session in early January and is currently in session. The following bills are significant to the University […]
School gun bill passes House 42-27
South Dakota’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 1087 Jan. 29, which would allow school districts to have the option to hire armed sentinels to protect students. Introduced Jan. 17 and heard on the floor Jan. 23, the bill was delayed because of discussions regarding how much the bill could cost school districts and the […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: January 30
Jan. 20 1. A dispute between two males at the Pub ended in a physical altercation at the 10 block of West Main Street. The incident involved a 22-year-old male and a 27-year-old male. Potential charges are pending as the case is still under the investigation. Jan. 25 2. Police investigated a report of illegal […]