Delegates test their way to the top in two exams
By Madison Rost On Tuesday afternoon, all Girls State participants chose between a class that taught information on law and court procedures or law enforcement. Following the class, the girls took either the bar exam or the law enforcement exam. Sandy McKeown, an associate professor, taught the class on law and court procedures and Col. […]
Firman Pieper inspires
By Brianna Schreurs On Monday, the first general assembly of the week took place. Emily Firman Pieper, 1994 South Dakota Girls State governor, spoke excitedly to motivate the audience to make the most of the week. “Everyone seems to smile more when Emily is here,” governor Lizzie Spier commented as she introduced Emily. Peiper’s speech […]
Self-defense lesson taught in assembly
By Kate Finley Girls State delegates received a self-defense lesson during the general assembly on Tuesday, June 2 presented by Chief Warrant Officer of the South Dakota Army National Guard, Shane Toupal. Throughout their time at Girls State, delegates are given many opportunities to have life-changing experiences, with one being the live self-defense class. “I […]
Jackley bridges gap for delegates
By Jordann Krouse South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley kicked off South Dakota Girls State 2015 in Aalf’s Auditorium Tuesday at the second general assembly. A Boys State delegate himself, Mr. Jackley began his speech by reminiscing about his past experiences. He stressed the importance of the relationships formed at Boys State and how they […]
Mayor Powell points out local attractions
Welcome to Vermillion, SD! Vermillion is honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to our fine city as you live among us during your years as a student of the University of South Dakota! As a former student and member of the USD faculty, I can assure you that the time you spend here […]
Abbott: USD cherishes newcomers
One of the best parts of my job as president of the University of South Dakota is welcoming new students and their families to our campus. It’s a privilege for all of us at USD to embrace the newcomers, get to know them, mentor them in and out of the classroom, laugh with them, cry […]
Sober Indian | Dangerous Indian ‘undeniably powerful’
“Sober Indian | Dangerous Indian: A Story of Empowerment through Sobriety” (SIDI) is a powerful film. Heartbreaking and gut-wrenching at times, but undeniably powerful. SIDI provides a harshly accurate portrayal of alcoholism and predatory economic practices centered in the “town” of Whiteclay, Neb., population 10 (United States Census, 2010). Whiteclay’s economy is based on alcohol […]
Music at tailgating played in poor taste
Like the saying goes, “If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all.” I will violate this but compromise, and keep it short. The Student Tailgate section has such a wide variety of music playing. One fraternity plays music that has everything for visitors to hear. It has the “B” word for […]
South Dakota bar exam not ‘easy’
The Nov. 5 editorial on the South Dakota bar exam may be misleading or at least confusing to prospective law students and others interested in the subject. As a former USD Law School dean (1993-2011), regular participant in American Bar Association accreditation inspections of other law schools, and long-time instructor of the Law School’s Legal […]
USD Confessions ‘a breeding ground for discrimination’
What’s my confession? Well, OK, here it goes: I have a serious issue with the USD Confessions page. Why? After all, it is entertaining to peruse the page for hours, viewing students’ deep secrets and funny rants. It is funny to read about a vengeful roommate urinating on a toothbrush in an act of very, […]