2022
Legislation poses threat to transgender athletes in South Dakota
The South Dakota State Legislature is facing two bills which would eliminate the ability of transgender women athletes to play college sports in South Dakota Board of Regent (SDBOR) institutions. Senate Bill (SB) 46, “An Act to protect fairness in women’s sports,” and House Bill (HB) 1006, “An Act to promote continued fairness in women’s […]
CAB hosts “Cash Cab” themed event in MUC
USD’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a Cash CAB trivia event on Jan. 27. The event lasted from 5-7 p.m. in the MUC pit. Students could win prizes by answering trivia such as this question from the movie category: “Tired of ‘kicking off his Sunday shoes’ Kevin Bacon admitted to paying wedding DJs to not […]
Political Science League brings lectures to life in recent panel
For the purpose of fostering political discussions while also pondering different prompts, the Political Science League (PSL) put professors to the test in their most recent event at USD. Held on Jan. 26, PSL hosted the USD Political Science Department Panel: Rebuilding the Government. Inspired by last year’s Honors Program event featuring faculty members stuck […]
Charlie’s cupboard is open and with some new updates coming
As a new semester begins at USD, Charlie’s Cupboard opened up. Charlie’s Cupboard which began back in 2020, is a way to provide students with food outside of their meal plan and for students who stay at USD during Thanksgiving, winter, spring and summer breaks. Charlie’s Cupboard provides non-perishable food and personal hygiene products to […]
Oscar Howe Exhibition explores Native American contemporary artwork
The Oscar Howe Curatorial Fellowship Exhibition was on Jan. 26 and showcases Howe’s artwork and his dedication to his legacy. Howe was a Yanktonai Dakota artist from South Dakota who was known for his contemporary depictions of Native Americans. The Fellowship is a grant funded program that is a part of their contemporary Native […]
House Bill 1012 to protect students from critical race theory
House Bill (HB) 1012 “An Act to protect students from critical race theory” was introduced Jan. 5 by The Committee on Education at the request of the Office of the Governor. HB 1012 states institutions of higher education cannot compel a student to personally affirm, adopt or adhere to believing any race, color, religion, sex, […]
Legislature divided on trans rights, governor defends Opportunity Center
On Jan. 27 the state capitol held press conferences and multiple house and senate sessions to wrap up their third week. Reporters asked multiple questions about similar topics between the Democrats, Republicans and Gov. Kristi Noem. Democrat Sens., Troy Heinert and Jamie Smith, discussed Senate Bill 46 which would not allow transgender women to […]
Vermillion area Farmer’s Market open during Winter season
Throughout the winter season, the Vermillion area Farmer’s Market is a place where local vendors can sell homemade and homegrown goods to the community. The market is open every second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May and is held in the Clay County Extensions Building on 515 […]
The important lesson COVID-19 stimulus checks taught us about adoption
There should be more government support for prospective parents left to the decision to put their children up for adoption, alongside funding for adoptive and foster care systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a stunt in availability of adoptable children within the United States. Families that were once considering putting their child up for […]
SGA prepares for SHED
USD’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed Senate Bill 76, passed three new Senate Resolutions as emergency legislation, and passed Senate Bill 73, 74, and 75. On Tuesday, Katie Brust, Vice President of SGA, introduced Senate Resolution 19, 20, and 21 in preparation for SGA’s trip to Pierre for the Students in Higher Education Days (SHED). […]