April 2015
Child, Family Services Agency Marks 50 Years In South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — It was the mid-1960s in Rapid City, and Helen Barney spotted a problem. A Pennington County Special Extension agent, Barney realized that the community lacked opportunities for young girls. So she and a group of visionary Rapid City women, members of the local chapter of the American Association of University […]
Pierre Adult Learners Measure Tree To Help NASA In Project
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — In recent weeks, adult learners from Pierre and Fort Pierre have come out to a cottonwood tree and measured it — how big the buds are, how much they’ve grown in the past week, and so forth. These students then send their data on to NASA. That same tree is being […]
Boy Saves Sister, 3, From Drowning At Brookings Water Park
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — It was supposed to be just another happy Sunday afternoon when the Brookings family of Jerad Frericks and Terri Kuechenmeister brought their kids to the Days Inn water park. Instead, the family got a scary reminder about swimming safety and that accidents can happen at any time. And now, after she […]
South Dakota Artifact On Display At World-renowned Museum
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — People visiting one of New York City’s world-renowned museums can now catch a glimpse of an artifact that belongs to South Dakota’s Cultural Heritage Center. South Dakota’s Sioux Horse Effigy is being showcased at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of an exhibition of Plains Indians masterworks. “The Plains Indians: […]
Gov. Bullock Signs Montana Anti-bullying Bill Into Law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has finally joined every other state in the nation with the signing of an anti-bullying law. Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock signed the Bully Free Montana Act into law on Tuesday at Jefferson Elementary in Helena. Bill sponsor Rep. Kim Dudik of Missoula, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau, students and […]
Gymnast-turned-jumper sparks outdoor track & field season
Before Emily Brigham could even fathom the idea of collecting gold medals as a collegiate pole vaulter and jumper, she dedicated her life to a much different sport — gymnastics. “I was a gymnast for a long time, until I heard gymnasts make good jumpers,” Brigham said. “My friends started track & field and […]
USD visits idea of student-athlete compensation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association discussed the recent change made this year of Power Five conference schools that pay for full cost of attendance for their student-athletes. While the University of South Dakota is not part of the Power Five conference, it is now the school’s choice whether to implement this system as well. Representatives from the […]
Eight ways you know the end of the semester is near
1. You’re tired all the time. 2. Your classes are filled with people you haven’t seen all semester. 3. You have to make multiple trips to get coffee refills. 4. You’re easily distracted by anything and everything that can help you procrastinate a little bit more. 5. The library is actually […]
Entrepreneurs strive to create next “big thing”
Michael Helgerson is after the next “big thing” in technology. The 31 year-old Vermillion native and senior business major said his new idea could revolutionize the way college students interact with universities. QUICKcampus or QUICKclass, a smart device platform, would provide indoor directions and information regarding news, student events, athletic events and student organizations via […]
USD softball sees success
After facing adversity and getting off to a slow start at the beginning of the season, the University of South Dakota softball team is heading in the right direction — and has the stats to prove it. In the last eight games, the Coyotes have scored 28 home runs. But it’s not just the hitters […]