February 2016
Deadline passes for SD bill introductions
It’s debate time in Pierre. The period to introduce bills in the South Dakota Legislature has closed, and Gov. Dennis Daugaard already signed his first bill in the 2016 legislative session Monday. The bill, soon-to-be law, will give a rebate of sorts to state and local government to enter into contracts that create energy efficiency […]
Free tax services, advice available to USD students
Tax season is here, and for many students this can be exciting, as it may mean a sizable tax return. But it can also be stressful and confusing as most college students haven’t been in the workforce for very long, and their parents could’ve claimed them as dependents in previous years – making filing a […]
USD faculty develop new cardiovascular treatments
Thanks to the cooperative work of two USD professors, there’s a possibility people who suffer from the cardiovascular condition known as Peripheral Artery Disease may have a new treatment option. Patrick Kelly, an assistant professor at USD’s medical school and a vascular specialist at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, and Gopinath Mani, an assistant professor […]
Valentine’s event celebrates individuality
Glitz and glam will take over Vermillion High School Friday night as the community prepares to host a unique prom experience for those who aren’t usually used to being in the spotlight. “Night to Shine,” is an event that is “committed to celebrating people with special needs,” and is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, […]
Officials consider change to credit requirements
Universities in South Dakota could soon have similar graduation requirements, making it easier for students to transfer between state schools. The Academic Affairs Council, which is made up of vice presidents of Academic Affairs from each of the public universities, has been discussing at length for the past year how to better facilitate transfer students […]
Ethnic diversity increases, multicultural minor discussed
Diversity, in all of its shapes and forms, is something USD officials say they’re still trying to bring more of to campus. Jesus Trevino, the associate vice president for diversity at USD, said the number of Latino, African American and Native American students has risen on campus since last year, while the number of Asian-Americans […]
Visioning project sees variety of hopes for town’s future
Sidewalks made of trampolines and purple trees lining the streets of Vermillion may seem futuristic and out-of-this-world, but one local organization is encouraging community members of all ages to envision the perfect Vermillion, no matter the logistical challenges. Greening Vermillion, a year-old organization that promotes sustainability within the community, has been working on a project […]
Legislature addresses transgender rights in K-12 schools
A rise in transgender culture has swept through pop culture and media this past year, and now there are multiple bills regarding the rights of transgender students now being evaluated by the South Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1008 would require that public schools must provide transgender students with “reasonable accommodations,” and restrooms, locker rooms and […]
Cleanup ensues after storm dumps 17+ inches on Vermillion
Despite a January thaw last week, Vermillion was hit with more than 17 inches of snow from Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday as result of a massive snowstorm. Clearing snow from about 47 miles of streets around town can pose as a time-consuming challenge for city maintenance crews, especially because of the high […]
Head-to-head: High-speed railroad system would bring quick transportation, create jobs
Election season is starting to heat up, and a lot of candidates are making a lot of promises. buy ivermectin online https://jersey-hemp.com/wp-content/languages/new/online/ivermectin.html no prescription Because of this, it feels fitting to look back at one of President Obama’s promises that deserves a second look, the development of a high-speed rail system in the United States. […]