November 5, 2014
Republicans sweep statewide elections
Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels waved a broom above his head at the beginning of his victory speech. “Republican clean sweep,” he yelled. The Republicans certainly did sweep Tuesday night, winning control of all 13 statewide political offices. All state federal officials now belong to the Republican party. Senator John Thune said state politics is South […]
District 17 elects Ring, Rasmussen, Rusch
Democrat Ray Ring and Republican Nancy Rasmussen defeated Marion Sorlien (D), and Sheri Kaufman (R), for the two open House of Representatives District 17 seats. In the South Dakota Senate race, Republican Arthur Rusch overcame Democrat Michelle Maloney for the open seat, with 58 percent of the vote. Although Ring, who received 28 percent majority, […]
Bar exams low rate not helping law school
When visiting the University of South Dakota, prospective students expect to see their futures become a bit more clear. The campus celebrates graduate programs, advantages for internships and the state’s only law and medical schools. Students want to know what they are getting from a USD education as soon as they start asking questions. However, […]
“Sober Indian | Dangerous Indian” sheds light on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
After learning about social issues affecting people living on the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation, John Maisch, asst. professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, knew he had to advocate for change. At Pine Ridge, Maisch said the teenage suicide rate is 150 percent higher than the national average, and the infant mortality rate is 300 percent higher than nationwide statistics, with one […]