2016
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. […]
Head-to-head: New high-speed rail system costly, inefficient use of nation’s resources
In the days of his 2008 campaign, current President Barack Obama promised a high-speed rail system for the United States. This promise has gone largely unfilled, as the U.S. lags far behind China and Europe in terms of high-speed rail systems. The Obama administration has spent $11 billion since 2009 to develop faster passenger trains. […]
Women’s basketball looks ahead to faceoffs against Denver and Omaha
The Coyote women are on a roll. They’re 9-1 in Summit League play and are currently enjoying a seven-game win streak. A big part of the Coyotes’ roll has been senior guard Nicole Seekamp. Seekamp is coming off a Summit League Player of the Month honor from December and a Player of the Week honor […]