February 2015
SD Seeks Comments For Black Hills Fisheries Management Plans
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota wildlife officials are seeking comments from the public on two proposed management plans for fisheries in the Black Hills. Officials with the state’s Game, Fish and Parks Department have drafted two five-year plans. One plan is for streams and the other for reservoirs. John Lott is the department’s chief […]
SD Chapters Plan Variety Of Activities For National FFA Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Several FFA chapters around South Dakota have activities planned this week as part of National FFA Week. The Tri-State Neighbor reports ( ) the goal is to give back to communities and raise awareness about the youth farm organization.buy neurontin online http://pmilv.com/wp-content/languages/new/cheap/neurontin.html no prescription Beresford FFA members will host a […]
New Enrollment Period For Artists Hoping To Teach In Schools
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Arts Council says it has created a new enrollment period for artists interested in working at schools and with nonprofits. The Council says artists wanting to apply for the Artists in Schools and Communities program now have until April 15 in the spring to apply. The program previously […]
House Committee Set To Take Up Youth Minimum Wage Measure
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A state House committee is expected to take up a proposal to exempt youth from the minimum wage hike to $8.50 that voters approved in November. The House Commerce and Energy Committee on Wednesday is scheduled to review the plan, which would carve out a $7.50 youth minimum wage. Republican Sen. […]
Seven things you realize when you go back home
1. It’s a big deal for your parents and your neighbors. It’s like a hero’s welcome when people find out you’re coming back for a weekend. 2. Your bedroom isn’t your bedroom anymore. It might still look the same but it doesn’t feel the same. 3. Your friend group from high school is […]
Daugaard Signs Companion Bill To Balanced Budget Resolution
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law a measure that would limit the authority of a constitutional convention delegate from the state. Daugaard signed the bill on Tuesday that serves as a companion measure to a proposal that calls for a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced […]
Campus should continue to practice gender neutrality awareness, acceptance
The University of South Dakota is now accepting gender neutral housing contracts. This means students are able to identify themselves with whatever gender they feel connected to. This is a huge step toward gender equality in South Dakota. The non-binary issue of excluding pronouns has become relevant on campus, as it is important to students […]
USD transfer students lack orientation, help
As a student who recently transferred to the University of South Dakota, I must admit I am disappointed in Student Affairs for not providing any type of spring orientation when I arrived on campus in January. Having transferred from my previous university over winter break, I was not given any orientation. Since I had previously […]
Gender neutral housing available next fall
Students are now able to opt for gender neutral housing at the University of South Dakota for the 2015-2016 academic year. A person who is non-binary identifies with neither the male nor female gender. This population is one that Todd Tucker, director of university housing, said has been previously neglected in the housing application process. […]