February 2019
South Dakota Senate Bill 117 will make driver’s test available in more languages
Only six states offer driver’s tests solely in the English language. If South Dakota Senate Bill 117 is passed, there will only be five. SB 117 will allow new Americans the option to take the written portion of the driver’s test in their native language, specifically Spanish. There are roughly 35,000 Spanish speakers in South […]
QT NailSpa: A new addition to downtown Vermillion
Cobe Nails, previously located in Walmart, upgraded to a new location late January. QT NailSpa, owned by Quyen Ho and Tuan Nguyen, is located on 124 East Main Street. The nail salon has been in Walmart since it’s opening in 2007 and was previously owned by Nguyen’s brother. For the best news on nail art […]
USD High Jump ranks amongst nation’s best
There are two NCAA teams tied for top high jump squad in the country for the indoor track season, according to ustfccca.org. USD is currently tied with Nebraska for the top high jump team in the nation, led by Junior Zach Anderson and freshman Jack Durst. USD has sported the joint-best men’s high jump squad in […]
Coyotes sweep double-header at Western Illinois
USD men’s and women’s basketball left Macomb, Ill. Saturday with victories over Western Illinois. The Coyote men avenged an earlier loss to the Leathernecks, winning the rematch 80-67. On the women’s side, at the time No. 25/25 USD extended their winning streak to 10 games with an 83-61 win. Coyote men hold on in second half […]
Player of the Pack: Triston Simpson
Triston Simpson is a junior basketball player from Lincoln, Neb. He averages 13.7 points per game, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 37 minutes. Simpson leads the Summit League in minutes per game and is second for the Coyotes in points per game this season.buy wellbutrin online https://taxmama.com/wp-content/forum/styles/new/engl/wellbutrin.html no prescription Bailey Zubke: How do you […]
96th Annual Strollers show sees new winners
One of USD’s oldest traditions had Aalfs auditorium buzzing with students last weekend. The 96th annual Strollers show featured highlights from all the houses of USD’s Greek Life and the Strollers themselves. Every year, each sorority on campus pairs up with two fraternities to put together a skit for Strollers. To prepare for the skit, […]
Why reading is the perfect form of escapism
Words have the power to be an escape. I’ve been reading my whole life, and I would agree that reading is the best form of escapism. Yael Kaufman from Elite Daily, said that reading books today can be better for people. “I feel like books get a bad rep,” Kaufman said. “For some reason, […]
USD student passes unexpectedly
USD student Diedra Gatzke passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage on Thursday, Feb. 14. Gatzke, 22, was a senior business administration major who was taking classes at the University Center in Sioux Falls this semester. During their time at the Vermillion campus, Gatzke was involved with Student Government Association (SGA), Spectrum and the Center […]
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 […]