April 2015
Verbatim — April 29, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we the Apple Watch vs. FitBit, plus we look at FrogWatch USA and we show you the World of USD in just 60 seconds. Producer – Krystal Schoenbauer Associate Producer – Michael Geheren Director – Jackie Hendry Anchors – Michael Geheren and Katie McGuire Online & Multimedia Editor – Braley […]
English Department adopts literary press to publish work
When Duncan Barlow first read Philip Sidney’s “Astrophil and Stella,” it was heartbreak that captured his attention. Years later, he kept the sequence of English sonnets about unrequited love in mind when he began his own “sacrificial art” — a literary press. “I always saw (Astrophil) as this oddly heroic character. I knew even before launching the […]
Obama Administration Names 2nd Group Of ‘Promise Zones’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is out with its second round of “Promise Zones,” singling out eight economically struggling communities for special attention from the government. The six cities, one rural area and one tribal community are: —Camden, New Jersey —Hartford, Connecticut —Indianapolis —Minneapolis —Sacramento, California —St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri —Pine […]
Counselor Who Admitted Defrauding Medicaid To Be Sentenced
MADISON, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota counselor who admitted defrauding the Medicaid program of thousands of dollars is set to be sentenced Wednesday. The Argus Leader ( ) reports 39-year-old Shawn Nills has pleaded guilty to making false claims to Medicaid and other state grant programs, based on over $9,200 of fraudulent billings. The […]
Men’s golf stays calm for tournament action
The University of South Dakota men’s golf team heads to the Summit League Conference Tournament this weekend in Lompoc, Calif., but the Coyote golfers are approaching this tournament as they have approached all tournaments this season. “We try to keep the same practice and preparation as we do for any tournament,” said head coach Nick […]
SD Department of Health going paperless in hopes to increase efficiency
The South Dakota Department of Health is transitioning to a paperless, more online-friendly system in the health inspection process. Health inspectors will now complete their forms on tablets, resulting in what officials hope will be a more efficient process. John Osburn, assistant administrator for the Department of Health, said this change has been talked about for years. […]
Miss USD prepares to compete for state title
For one University of South Dakota senior, persistence has paid off. Stephanie Fischer, a communication sciences and disorders major, won the Miss USD competition held Feb. 8 in Aalf’s Auditorium after competing the past two years and getting first runner up. “It’s kind of just a thing where people you know push you to do it and […]
Twin Peaks delivers short tracks and chill vibes
Twin Peaks has effortlessly perpetuated what rock ‘n’ roll is about with their heavy-garage sharp sound and their young punk attitude. Chicago’s finest rock ‘n’ roll conquerors are Clay Frankel, Cadien Lake James, Connor Brodner and Jack Dolan, and they want to start a riot in your grandmother’s living room. Their latest record, Wild Onion, is a flavorful […]
Program allows students to travel and study within the US
One program at the University of South Dakota is allowing students to travel to new places without having to travel abroad. The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program that allows students at more than 200 universities in the United States to temporarily study at other participating universities for either a semester or a full […]
Dates for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit announced
The official dates for the exhibition of a 392 year-old folio of William Shakespeare’s works have been announced.buy temovate online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/temovate.html no prescription The National Music Museum and the University of South Dakota announced that “First Folio! The book that gave us Shakespeare” national tour will be free and open to the public at the […]