Senate Bill 103 proposal could prohibit undocumented students from attending state universities

In reaction to the introduction of a sanctuary campus resolution  in Student Government Association by former SGA senator Josh Arens last year, a state Senate bill has been proposed.  Senate Bill 103, which could potentially prohibit undocumented students from attending South Dakota Board of Regents schools and receiving in-state tuition and financial aid was introduced by Sen. Stace […]

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Retired professor publishes veterans’ stories

Nine years ago, retired USD criminal justice professor Steve Feimer, was asked to turn Vietnam War photos into slides. Feimer said he was fascinated by these photos and instantly became interested in learning more about the first hand experience of war. Since that first slide show, Feimer has been composing his book “Vietnam Vets: Still Coming Home – Their […]

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Alpha Phi ‘Go Red Week’ raises money for heart health

February is the month of heart health, and Alpha Phi’s 10th annual ‘Go Red Week’ is an opportunity for students to get involved and raise awareness for women’s heart health across campus. Beginning on Monday, sorority members have been hosting fundraising events where donations will go to various women’s cardiac care organizations and research centers. Baylie Moravec, […]

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Editorial: Senate Bill 103 is redundant, misinformed, misses the mark

Recently, Sen. Stace Nelson, R-Fulton, introduced Senate Bill 103 into the state legislature. The bill aims to prevent undocumented students from attending state institutions of higher learning, or receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. In an interview with The Volante, Sen. Nelson referenced an article in the Argus Leader in which there were admissions from Scott Pohlson, vice president […]

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