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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]
Charity Cyclist Visits USD’s Campus
This past week, Ex-Royal Navy Submariner George Barks paid a visit to a University of South Dakota classroom to promote a Charity Cycle Across the USA to Build Futures Ghana. Barks is attempting to ride his bike across as many U.S. states as possible with the aim of raising awareness and donations to help remote […]
USD Professor on Leave Over Political Comments
A University of South Dakota faculty member has been placed on administrative leave due to public statements made regarding the death of American political activist Charlie Kirk. Phillip Michael Hook, a longtime professor within the College of Fine Arts made comments on Facebook calling Kirk a “hate spreading Nazi” and said that Kirk’s family deserved […]
Students Raise Concerns Over Possible ICE Presence on Campus
The recent presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raised fear at colleges across the nation, including USD. Reports of potential deportation forces on campus have left many university community members feeling threatened and or vulnerable, prompting administrative outreach. On April 14, faculty and staff members received an email stating that there had not […]
Vermillion Catholic Community Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis
People around the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21. After years of health struggles, he passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican had released a statement in the early morning addressing that Pope Francis passed away due to a stroke which had caused irreversible heart damage. […]
South Dakota Residents Protest “Hands Off”
On Saturday, April 5, thousands of South Dakota residents from across the state gathered in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Brookings to join the national “Hands Off” protest. The event was a part of the national 50501 project, which aimed and succeeded at holding 50 protests across all 50 states in just one day. Protesters assembled […]
Vermillion South Dakota Named “Best Small Town Arts Scene” In the Nation
Vermillion, South Dakota has been named the “Best Small Town Arts Scene” by USA Today. The recognition highlights the town’s artistic community and the significant role of local organizations that aim to support local artists. The Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) has been at the forefront of artistic growth within the community contributing to many key […]
Former Coyote QB is the Center of a New Documentary
Chris Streveler, former USD quarterback, stars in a new documentary being created by Bernard Productions. The documentary follows Streveler’s journey from adolescence all the way through his career in the NFL and to the present day. The documentary begins following Streveler when he got his first start playing football as a quarterback at Marian Catholic […]
California Faced with Repeated Tropical Storms
This month, California has been ripped by several intense storms and many communities across the state have been flooded out. The L.A. Times reports at least 22 have died as a result of the flooding and landslides. Statewide, California has accumulated around 11.2 inches of rainfall. These storms are known as atmospheric rivers, or ARs. […]
Poland Missile Strike
On Nov. 15 a missile was shot into Poland, killing two civilians. With the war in Ukraine and Russia, there has been a lot of gunfire and other violence, and countries nearby are in trouble as well. The missile landed just outside of the Polish village Przewodow, about four miles west of the Ukrainian border. […]