February 2015
Practice team challenges women’s basketball players
One attribute of the women’s basketball team’s success comes from its practice squad. “The overall goal is to give the USD women a look at their opponent’s offense and defense,” senior Trever Serr said. “It’s giving them unpredictable people to play against.” The women’s practice, or scout team, is composed of six men who are treated just […]
Golf athletes forced to practice inside
As golfers in the Midwest, practicing during the winter months can be somewhat difficult. Because it’s colder, and there’s typically snow on the ground, golfers aren’t allowed to practice outside. Instead, they must find ways to get their practice in and get ready for their spring season as best they can. For the University of South Dakota men’s […]
Greeks prepare for 92nd annual Strollers performance
Comedy and music will soon reign supreme in Aalfs Auditorium at Slagle Hall as University of South Dakota Greek members present their 92nd annual Strollers show this weekend. Strollers is one of USD’s longest traditions, and is an event filled with theatrical skits from sororities and fraternities on campus. Lindsay Sparks, adviser of Strollers, helps coordinate […]
Fire Destroys Tea Business In Which It Started; No Injuries
TEA, S.D. (AP) — A fire in Tea has destroyed the industrial building in which it started Tuesday morning. Officials say the fire began around 9:30 a.m. at the Huck Finn Painting Company, located in an industrial area of the town. The fire is now out but burned for several hours and filled the sky […]
Deadwood Archivists Work To Understand Chinese Artifacts
DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) — It is likely the most unique and definitely the most diverse archaeological collection in the state. Soon, Deadwood Historic Preservation officials will be able to fill in one more piece of the Chinatown puzzle, as the office’s Chinese transcription project seeks to date and document specific objects within the collection to […]
House Approves Proposal To Overhaul Conflict-of-interest Law
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The House has approved a proposal to overhaul conflict-of-interest laws for South Dakota public employees in response to the investment-for-visa scandal that dominated last year’s U.S. Senate race. The House on Tuesday voted 67-1 for the measure, which broadens state law to prohibit state employees or officers from directly benefiting from […]
Panel Defeats Plan To Allowed Concealed Carry Without Permit
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A state Senate panel has defeated a proposal that would allow people in South Dakota to carry a concealed pistol without a permit. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 on Tuesday against the measure, which would have removed the requirement for a concealed pistol permit from state law. Openly carrying a […]
Senate Kills Bill Allowing Sergeants-at-arms To Carry Guns
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota state Senate has voted to kill a bill allowing sergeants-at-arms to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol. The Senate voted 34-1 on Tuesday to table the bill. Republican Sen. Brock Greenfield had been pushing for the bill. Greenfield said Tuesday he requested the bill be tabled because […]
Anti-Common Core Plan Fails To Get Full House Consideration
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House of Representatives has voted to not consider a measure that would end the state’s involvement in the Common Core educational standards. The House voted 39-31 on Tuesday as part of procedural maneuvering not to schedule the bill to be on the calendar for Wednesday’s floor session. Aberdeen […]
SD Delegation Criticizes Obama’s Veto On Keystone XL Pipline
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican congressional delegation is criticizing the president’s veto of a bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Sen. John Thune, South Dakota’s senior senator, says President Barack Obama’s veto is disappointing but not surprising. The pipeline proposed by TransCanada Corp. would transport Canadian oil through […]