State/Local
Police begin prep
As Dakota Days 2012 moves into the weekend, police forces around the area are preparing for the high intake of traffic expected to hit Vermillion for the homecoming celebration. University Police Department Lt. Dallas Schnack said D-Days is the busiest time of the year for all officers on staff. “It’s important that we’re prepared for […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: October 3
Sept. 27 1. Officers encountered a drunk driver near the 10 block of Center St. A 23-year-old Sioux City man was arrested and charged with DWI. 2. Police caught a 22-year-old male urinating in public at the 10 block of Elm St. Male was charged with public disorderly conduct. 3. Department received a call of […]
New policy sees no issues in halls
This fall, the University of South Dakota became the first Board of Regents’ university to permit alcohol in select residence halls. Pertaining only to McFadden and Coyote Village, the new rule states any student who is of age and consents to the regulations outlined in the policy are eligible for the designated housing option. Phil […]
‘Last Friday Night’
Underage referrals and citations for consumption of alcohol have tripled this year at the University of South Dakota compared to 2011, police officials said. According to the University Police Department, as of Sept. 24, 49 arrests and 48 referrals dealing with underage drinking have been documented since Jan. 1, 2012. UPD Lt. Dallas Schnack said that […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: September 26
Sept. 17 1. 200 block North Plum Street. Theft reported of a stolen bike. Officers have no suspects. 2. 10 block of S.Harvard Street. Officers responded to a report of a dispute between persons. The victim’s ex-husband had been sending threatening text messages. Investigation is still ongoing. Sept. 18 3. Officers responded to responded to […]
Vaccines offered by Sanford Vermillion to students for discounted price
Every year in the U.S., an average 5 to 20 percent of the population contracts the flu, according to FluMist.com. Starting Sept. 25, University of South Dakota Student Health Services, located in the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, will begin its distribution of discounted flu shots. In recent years there has been belief that flu shots […]
Open forum shows mixed feelings, views
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association hosted a forum Sept. 25 to discuss Chick-fil-A coming to campus. The discussion was held in light of CEO Dan Cathy’s statements regarding his stance on gay marriage along with the company’s funding of anti-gay groups. When students voted in fall 2011 for franchises they wanted to […]
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 […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: September 19
Sept. 10 1. 600 block of Stanford St. Officers responded to a report of fuel theft. One male was arrested and charged. Sept. 13 2. Assualt reported on 100 block of West Main. No arrests were made and police have no suspects for crime. Sept. 14 3. 400 block of East Clark Street. Officers cited […]
USD evaluated as a ‘best university’
For the 22nd straight year, the University of South Dakota was ranked one of the “Best National Universities” by U.S. News and World Report. The “Best Colleges 2013” guidebook, printed annually by U.S. News and World Report, ranked USD among the top 200 institutions in the national universities category. Schools in the national universities category […]