South Dakota legalizes marijuana
This November, five states had medical or recreational marijuana on the ballot. The benefits of marijuana are explained in sites like https://smokepost.com/wickerpark/, and such measures indicate the chances of more people agreeing to them. All five passed those measures, with South Dakota making history by passing both medical and recreational marijuana simultaneously, through Initiated Measure […]
SGA debates UPD disarmament, funding for College Democrats
USD’s Student Government Association introduced special appropriation bills for the campus College Democrats and the Orthopedic Interest Group, and also discussed a proposal to vote on disarming the University Police Department at Tuesday’s meeting. Senators raised concerns about the College Democrats’ eligibility for university funding, given its political nature. University policy states funding cannot go […]
Vermillion adopts home rule charter
Vermillion voters approved a measure to adopt a new home rule charter for the city government on Nov. 3. The charter passed with 60% of the vote and provides the city with greater discretion in its policy-making. The charter is intended to establish a more representative and effective city government in Vermillion. A home rule […]
Scooter’s opens new location in Vermillion
Scooter’s Coffee celebrated its grand opening in Vermillion last week. The drive-thru coffee shop, located on Princeton Street near Walmart, launched a line of seasonal drinks, including a peppermint mocha, sugar cookie latte and holiday spice “carmelicious” coffees for their grand opening. As part of the grand opening, Scooter’s offered different deals every day of […]
SD passes weed, wagering bills
In statewide races, incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds leads democratic nominee Dan Ahlers with 69% of the reported vote, while incumbent Republican Representative Dusty Johnson leads libertarian Randy “Uriah” Luallin with 83% of the reported vote. In the race for the public utility commissionership, Republican nominee Gary Hanson leads with 70% of the reported vote, […]
SGA approves funding for Yotes for Life, discusses student organization audit
USD’s Student Government Association hosted Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, the new director of Native Student Services on campus. SGA also passed a special appropriations bill for Yotes for Life and discussed the result of a Student Affairs Committee audit of student organizations on campus. Red Shirt-Shaw started in her position on Oct. 26 and said she’s […]
Pre-Physician’s Assistant Club provides resources, help to students looking to become PAs
USD currently offers the only physician’s assistant (PA) studies program in South Dakota. The Pre-Physicians Assistants’ Club on campus seeks to provide medical students who are planning on becoming physician assistants with resources and assistance on that path. Gracelyn Sales, a member of the PPAC, said the club helps USD students who are either applying […]
SGA moves Green Initiative Fund to USD Sustainability Committee
The USD Student Government Association (SGA) passed a bill to move the Green Initiative Fund to the USD Sustainability Committee and a resolution to encourage the committee to adopt old guidelines in its meeting Tuesday. SGA also introduced a special appropriations bill to allocate funding to Yotes for Life for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Senator […]
SGA passes resolution to encourage time off for voting
The USD Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Jessica Preister and Jared Heiden of university financial services at this Tuesday’s meeting. SGA also passed a resolution encouraging the South Dakota Board of Regents to cancel classes on future federal election days and introduced a resolution regarding the Green Initiative Fund. Preister, Assistant VP at USD Financial […]
Survey shows approval for USD COVID-19 response
A USD survey of students who tested positive for COVID-19 or spent time in isolation or quarantine showed students have had a positive experience with the university’s response to the pandemic this semester. The survey, conducted between Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 by the USD COVID-19 Task Force, showed almost unanimous approval of the university’s […]