November 2nd, 202066 Voting has been a democratic right since the establishment of American democracy, but for many students at USD, this election is the first general election they will be voting in. Ella Lueders, a sophomore social work major from Dell Rapids, SD is voting in her first election this year. Lueders said she is determined...
October 20th, 2020100 The USD Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Jessica Preister and Jared Heiden of university financial services at this Tuesday's meeting. SGA also passed a resolution encouraging the South Dakota Board of Regents to cancel classes on future federal election days and introduced a resolution regarding the Green Initiative...
October 13th, 202094 In 23 states, the deadline to register to vote has already passed, but for South Dakota, that deadline is Oct. 19. Addison Miller, director of Get Out the Yote — a student organization encouraging USD students who can claim residence in Clay County to register in South Dakota — said the organization seeks to work against election...
September 13th, 202070 As election season accelerates, student organizations on campus are finding ways to help students get involved and stay informed on the election. Get Out the Yote, a new initiative working under the political science league is developing partnerships with organizations on campus to help students register to vote. One of the...
September 11th, 202033 The first ballots for the November election will be casted later this week. This election, there is an expected increase in the number of voters casting their vote by mail. According to a statement released Aug. 21 by the USPS, the Postal Service has more than enough capacity to handle election mail volume. The USPS delivers 433...
