September 22, 2020
New FAR appointed amid pandemic
Tucked away in Noteboom Hall, room 317, Jessica Messersmith — the newly appointed Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) — is deciding what the best course of action is to help all student-athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal year, Messersmith’s job would include keeping student-athletes on track while they balance their academics and athletics. She […]
SGA implements election transparency, debates ranked-choice voting
The Student Government Association hosted Kevin O’Kelley of the USD COVID-19 task force at Tuesday’s meeting. The body also passed a bill to implement election transparency and introduced a bill to implement ranked-choice voting in SGA presidential elections. O’Kelley said starting next week, USD will begin testing for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases by selecting a sample […]
‘Something special’ planned for Dakota Days
With no sporting events and all the safety guidelines that come with the pandemic, Dakota Days week is shifting to alternative means to celebrate USD homecoming. Doug Wagner, advisor to the Dakota Days executive committee, said the biggest difference this year is that large events have moved from the Muenster University Center to either Aalfs […]
Make voting a priority
Are you going to the polls? National Voter Registration Day was yesterday and it saddens me to think about how many citizens don’t vote. Voting is a right that keeps democracy alive in the United States. Many times, I hear peers of mine say they “don’t care” or “don’t know enough” about politics and that’s why they don’t vote. This excuse is outdated […]
Legalizing Marijuana
South Dakota is currently discussing whether marijuana should be legal or not. In a little bit, votes are going to be taken into place. In my opinion, I think it should be legalized because it provides no harm to the body or mind. Opposers might make arguments on how everyone reacts to drugs differently but […]
Let’s talk about the Nuclear Option
Not to bring down the mood too hard but there’s something that we need to talk about. On Sept.18, just a matter of days ago, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg sadly passed away due to multiple health complications. This death leaves a hole in the hearts of many, and more topically, an […]
USD Veterans Club looks to expand membership
The USD Student Veterans Club is looking to rebuild their club after the graduation of old members and their executive team last year. Currently, the club has six active members but are hoping to get more students involved before the end of the year. Two weeks ago, Wyatt Harwood, a sophomore business administration major, took […]
Let’s Talk RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — the Notorious RBG — a woman who has altered the course of America indefinitely. A woman who encouraged dissent and was not afraid. A woman of non-negotiable intelligence, confidence in the face of adversity and incomparable character. A Supreme Court Justice, a mother, grandmother and a champion of equality. Justice. A […]
Tanager’s boy’s golf win Vermillion Boy’s Golf Invite
Boys Golf Vermillion hosted the Vermillion Boys Golf Invite Sept. 16. The Tanagers were the team champions, Dakota Valley’s Paul Bruns won the individual championship. Volleyball The Tanagers lost their second and third games in a row, losing in straight sets 8-25, 10-25, 14-25 to Madison and Garrretson 8-25, 15-25, 19-25. Claire Doty tallied 14 […]