Runners flee from ‘undead’ to raise money for charity

The living dead roamed the streets of Vermillion on Wednesday night. The Zombie Run, a Dakotathon-sponsored event, saw about 30 participants take part in the annual fundraiser. The run started at Prentis Park, went through the Vermillion Cemetery and ended back at the park. During the run, students had to try to outrun people dressed as zombies that were hidden […]

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Fraternity members, students complete 5k in heels for domestic violence awareness month

Men from the Pi Kappa Alpa fraternity and other USD students strutted around Vermillion in heels this past week to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the fraternity held its first Walk a Mile in her Shoes 5k event. Around 10 to 15 fraternity members participated in […]

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South Dakota Approves Polygamists Group’s Water Request

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota regulators have approved a secretive polygamist group’s request to draw water more quickly at its Black Hills compound even though the sect declined to provide many details about how many people live there. The Water Management Board approved the application Wednesday. It faced opposition from nearby landowners. The same […]

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Black Lives Matter movement raises awareness of institutionalized racism

At last week’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate, the candidates were asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?” The question is referencing the juxtaposed political movements of Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a movement birthed out of the recent injustices committed against the black community. They attempt […]

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