February 18, 2019
It’s time for acceptance in positions of power
Hatred for the LGBT community has always been a topic of conversation, especially in today’s political climate. With the U.S. Vice President being a supporter of conversion therapy as well as having a record of opposing gay rights, it doesn’t come as a surprise when other lawmakers share similar negative ideals regarding the LGBT community. In recent […]
Letter to the Editor: USD Law Students Host Veterans Legal Clinics
Law students from the University of South Dakota School of Law recently hosted legal clinics for veterans, active service-members, and military families in Hot Springs and Rapid City on Sept. 13-14, 2018. Hosted by the USD Veterans’ Legal Education Group (VLEG), eleven law students and two law professors joined local attorneys from the Black Hills area to consult with local veterans. These pro bono clinics provide free legal assistance and advice, which can range from family law, to […]
SDBOR updates policies regarding harassment, SGA funding
The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) updated policies in December which will take effect in March. These policies include 1:17 “Harassment including Sexual Harassment” and 3:18 “Recognition and Funding of Student Organizations.” SDBOR Policy 1:17 Before the update, this policy, determining “Harassment including Sexual Harassment,” defined harassment as: “Conduct toward another person that has […]
USD’s archival department keeps local history alive for future generations
One of the more integral, yet overlooked, departments of the I.D. Weeks Library is tucked away in the eastern portion of the building’s third floor. Materials such as rare books and manuscripts are gathered by the archival department and sorted into collections based on their content or subject. The main collections housed and overseen by […]
Editorial: Supporting local artists
Art is a powerful thing. Whether it be music or physical art, it’s one of the few things that almost everyone enjoys without reservation. It’s no secret that local artists are underrepresented in the industry. Local artists are vital to any community, however small it may be. They provide affordable entertainment at events, add value […]
Three shows that need to be rebooted
From “Roswell,” to “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” to “Charmed,” there’s a plethora of reboots stemming from 1990s TV shows. With ’90s nostalgia being what it is, here are three 90s TV shows that should get the reboot treatment. Animorphs The 1998 TV series based on the young adult book series of the same name, “Animorphs” […]