Ex-Rep. transitions from loss
Only two years ago, former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.) was engaged in a tight election race against Republican challenger Kristi Noem. Her campaign trail included a stop at the University of South Dakota, where Herseth Sandlin met with students and faculty to raise support for her bid for re-election. In the end, Herseth Sandlin […]
District 17 candidates speak at forum
With the election two weeks away, candidates vying for the District 17 positions in the state legislature answered questions from voters during a public forum in Vermillion Oct. 23. In the race for the two available District 17 House of Representative seats, only two of the three candidates were in attendance at the forum — […]
Annual report may not reflect crimes
Based on its 2012 Clery report, alcohol arrests and referrals were down on the University of South Dakota campus during the 2011-2012 school year. USD released its annual Clery report to students, faculty and affiliates Sept. 6. The report is issued by public universities around the country in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, which […]
USD approves franchise as campus food vendor
The University of South Dakota announced Oct. 16 Chick-fil-A would remain a dining option in the expanded Muenster University Center expected to be completed in spring 2014. In a statement released by the university, USD President James Abbott said that while the university is opposed to discrimination, they also cannot discriminate against vendors. “We understand […]
VP seeks to create inclusive campus
When Jesus Trevino took a job at the University of Denver in 2002, students of color represented 11 percent of the entire student body. By the time Trevino left his position as the university’s Associate Provost for Multicultural Excellence this summer, students of color represented 20 percent of the university’s enrollment. Trevino said he credits […]
Vandals pursued
The Vermillion Police Department is still investigating a series of vandalism that occurred in the early hours of Sept. 29. According to Detective Robin Hower, the vandal or vandals slashed tires, bashed windshields and caused other minor damage to approximately 23 vehicles. The suspect or suspects also entered multiple vehicles with the intent to steal […]
USD grad finds success as dueling pianist
Though he considers his current occupational situation to be stable, Adam Nelson is quite aware of the stigma attached to his profession. “I went to several fundraisers at USD when I was a member of the symphonic band and we would have to schmooze with business graduates,” Nelson said. “It would be typical to say, […]
COLUMN: The sad state of the Big Ten
When the Big Ten accepted Nebraska as a member of the conference in 2010, college football analysts, experts and fans around the country praised the conference for its decision. At the time, the Big Ten held a bowl record of 28-41 since 2000 and went just 6-11 in BCS bowl games. Furthermore, Michigan and Ohio […]
Dakota Days traditions bring sense of spirit
As cooler temperatures and a pleasant breeze signal the arrival of fall, students of the University at South Dakota approach a much-anticipated time of the year: Dakota Days. Dakota Days is USD’s annual homecoming celebration, the longest standing tradition at the university. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the USD, an addition to the […]
Board of Regents requests state funds
The South Dakota Board of Regents is requesting $14.5 million in state funding to prevent students from bearing the burden of rising education costs. The BOR passed a proposal Aug. 9 that seeks additional support from the state government for the 2013-14 school year. Governor Dennis Daugaard will review the request when he formulates his […]