May 2018
Emily Firman Pieper leaves lasting impression on Girls State delegates
By Addy Nelson, Sacajawea Scroll Girls State delegates entered Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall nervous but excited Monday night, anticipating the coming days. Emily Firman Pieper was one speaker that night with advice. In her speech, the 1994 Girls State governor compared two songs: “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson and “This Is Me” from the movie “The Greatest […]
Self-defense demonstration educates women
By Kailey Jacobsen, Sacajawea Scroll Women are often faced with dangerous situations such as rape, assault and theft. Self-defense can be a useful skill as powerful women in society. Shane Toupal emphasized Tuesday night at the general assembly in Aalf Auditorium Slagle Hall. Starting off with a few jokes, Toupal quickly grabbed the delegates’ attention. Toupal has […]
South Dakota Girls State program emphasizes patriotism and participation
By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll South Dakota Girls State has come a long way from its beginning in Mitchell, S.D. The program has been held on the University of South Dakota campus for the last 17 years. With a turnout of more than 300 girls, it shows an incredible drive among young women to participate in […]
USD Law school alumnus appointed to South Dakota Supreme Court
USD law school alumnus, Mark E. Salter has been appointed to the South Dakota Supreme Court. Salter, adjunct professor and current Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge was appointed Thursday afternoon to the highest court in South Dakota. According to a press release given from the university, Dean of the law school, Tom Geu said he had the “pleasure” […]
BREAKING: Death of USD student announced
A USD student died last Thursday. In an email sent from the dean of students office Wednesday evening, Zelal Ozalp, senior English and German double major from Darmstadt, Germany passed away. The cause of death is unknown at the moment. The following resources are available to students. USD Counseling Center 605-677-5777 Dean of Students office 605-677-5331 University […]
Sheila Gestring announced as USD’s incoming 18th president
Sheila Gestring was appointed as USD’s 18th president in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center this afternoon after a South Dakota Board of Regents vote. Gestring serves as vice president of finance and chief financial officer of USD. Gestring said she’s honored to become USD’s next leader. As a South Dakota native who holds a master […]