April 14, 2015
Law students hear from U.S. District Judge about ethics
U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier, from Chattanooga, Tenn., gave a lecture at the University of South Dakota April 14 on the importance of integrity. “The talk demonstrates how lawyers committed to the profession, that is ones with integrity, can affect change not only in the law, but also in our society,” Collier said. Collier highlighted […]
Club baseball building team chemistry to boost competitiveness
With the spring season well underway, the University of South Dakota Club Baseball team can finally call the Prentis Park baseball field home. While baseball is not a sanctioned sport at USD, the club allows any student who has a baseball background to join the team and continue playing the sport. Senior catcher Sam Parkinson said […]
EDITORIAL: Campus football clinic should be more inclusive of all genders
On April 17, the University of South Dakota football team will host a clinic to teach women how to play football. The clinic was created to teach female fans of Coyote football the process of what the players go through and how to play the game. The day ends with a powder puff football game. […]
Verbatim — April 15, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, discuss President Obama’s upcoming visit to South Dakota, plus we look at the Women and Gender Research Conference and we show you the World of USD in just 60 seconds. Producer – Michael Geheren Director – Krystal Schoenbauer Anchors – Michael Geheren and Nathan Ellenbecker Online & Multimedia Editor – […]
Donations Continue To Flow For New State Fairgrounds Hall
HURON, S.D. (AP) — Donations continue to flow in for a new 4-H exhibit hall at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. The state’s Department of Agriculture says the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, the SD 4-H Foundation and the state 4-H Leaders Association have donated $40,000 combined for […]
Bird Flu Spreads To Iowa Turkey Flock; 6th Midwest State
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A bird-flu strain that has already led to the deaths of nearly 2 million turkeys nationwide spread to an Iowa turkey farm, authorities said on Tuesday, bringing to six the number of states hit with the outbreak that was also confirmed at eight more farms in Minnesota. The announcements on […]
People of the Pack: Robert Walsh
Robert Walsh is a senior at the University of South Dakota. Walsh is studying business management and psychology with plans to move to Minneapolis after graduation for a software job. NK: What do you feel has been one of your greatest accomplishments? RW: Well, soon-to-be graduating, if that counts. It wasn’t easy. It’s nothing like […]
Six reasons why 2016 presidential candidates should speak at USD
1. We’re a college campus in South Dakota. To get the Millennial vote in 2016, candidates are going to have to make education a priority and any campaign traveling through this area would be smart to stop at a place full of college students. 2. We’re pretty split on politics. College campuses are generally more […]
Daugaard Orders Flags Flown At Half-staff In Lincoln’s Honor
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard is ordering flags on state property to be flown at half-staff Wednesday in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, who was assassinated 150 years ago. Daugaard’s order comes at the request of President Barack Obama. The president has declared Wednesday as a Day of Remembrance in Lincoln’s […]
Wind Cave National Park Wildfire Burns Over 7 Square Miles
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. (AP) — A prescribed burn in the southern portion of Wind Cave National Park that turned into a wildfire had burned more than 7 square miles within the park as of midday Tuesday, park officials said. More than 100 crew members were fighting the 4,500-acre blaze that began Monday afternoon […]