March 2015
South Dakota death penalty ‘illogical’
The people of South Dakota have killed three human beings in the last nine years. While an individual citizen may not have decided on this, the lawmakers that every citizen votes for just rejected a proposal that would repeal executions in South Dakota. These executions are nothing new to the state, and go back as […]
Diversity center furthering ‘goal of inclusive excellence’
It’s been five months since I arrived at the University of South Dakota as the director of the Center for Diversity & Community. We officially celebrated our opening Nov. 5, 2014, and since then have done a number of things that have been well received by students, faculty and staff. The Center exists to further the strategic […]
Students should spend spring break productively
Spring break is nearly upon us, and many of us have already made plans. I, for one, will be working and saving money for next semester’s textbooks. Many of the people I have talked to also say they have similar agendas for their breaks. Some say they are going on mission trips, while others say they will […]
Veto on Keystone Pipeline is a step in the right direction
On Feb. 24, President Barack Obama vetoed a bill that would have approved the Keystone XL pipeline. The Keystone XL pipeline was to be built by the TransCanada Corporation and was originally planned to run from Alberta’s tar-sand fields through Montana and South Dakota, and connect to the to the existing Keystone Pipeline System in Steele […]
Latest album by Father John Misty embodies appreciation
Father John Misty’s latest record “I Love You, Honeybear” is a new breed of regretful, lesson-learned, apologetic songs that let the past release you and make you appreciate what you have. It’s a concept record about Josh Tillman — Father John Misty’s alter ego, and his relationship with his wife, Emma. The record is 44 […]
Diversity allows students to appreciate one another
Diversity in colleges — and everywhere, really — helps one appreciate how unalike everyone is. Lamont Sellers, director of the Center for Diversity & Community at the University of South Dakota, said diversity is beginning to blossom in the college setting. “For college students, for colleges in general, we’re living in a more and more diverse world […]
Rapid City Agrees To Civic Center Plan For Disabled Access
Rapid City and the federal government have reached agreement on a plan to make the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center accessible to people with disabilities.buy stromectol online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/stromectol.html no prescription The federal Justice Department on Monday made public the changes that the center must undergo within the next 30 months. The agreement comes more than two […]
Winter Weather Advisory, Blizzard Warning Posted In SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Transportation authorities are warning motorists across South Dakota about dangerous driving conditions as the eastern two-thirds of the state are either under a blizzard warning or winter weather advisory. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has posted a winter weather advisory and a blizzard warning for late Monday and […]
DOJ, Rapid City Reach Agreement Over Center’s ADA Compliance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Justice Department and Rapid City officials have reached an agreement over the city’s Civic Center ADA noncompliance issues. Federal officials on Monday made public the changes that the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center must undergo. Rapid City officials were given up to 30 months to bring the facility to meet […]
South Dakota Farm Families To Be Honored At State Fair
HURON, S.D. (AP) — Families that have spent 100 or 125 years of life on farming or ranching have the opportunity to be recognized during the South Dakota State Fair. A farm or ranch is eligible for the honors if at least 80 acres of original land have been continuously owned by the same family […]