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USD makes ‘best of’ list
The University of South Dakota has been distinguished as one of the nation’s top universities by The Princeton Review in its annual report, “The Best 377 Colleges: 2013 Edition.” According to the official press release, this list was comprised entirely from survey information provided by 122,000 students around the country. Students answered various questions regarding […]
Students start gearing up for election season
As political campaign ads plaster TV screens across the nation, students at the University of South Dakota are focusing on word of mouth to “get out the vote” this coming election cycle. USD’s College Democrats and Republicans are tabling in the Muenster University Center weekly to encourage students to register, and offering polling information for […]
Nikki’s Fund 5K raises awareness, money in USD student’s memory
As the sky filled with blue and red balloons over Prentice Park Saturday morning, silence fell over the participants of Vermillion’s seventh annual Nikki’s Fund 5K walk/run. With sponsorship from the University of South Dakota and the community of Vermillion, the annual Nikki’s Fund event gathered for a 9 a.m. run/walk to promote suicide prevention […]
Pilot of fatal ultralight crash near Vermillion identified
The pilot of Friday’s single-person plane crash near Vermillion has been identified as 75-year-old Lowell Rahn of Newcastle, Neb, according to Associated Press reports.buy plavix generic https://buywithoutprescriptionrxonline.com/plavix.html over the counter Rahn died at the scene Friday afternoon in a cornfield just west of Vermillion’s Harold Davidson Field Airport, a release from the Vermillion police said. […]
Chick-fil-A issue comes to campus
The national Chick-fil-A controversy has spilled over into the University of South Dakota, as plans for the franchise have been proposed for the new Muenster University Center expansion. Chick-fil-A was chosen by students as the second most popular restaurant choice to come to campus in a survey held during the 2011 fall semester. The survey […]
Bucket list: City director shares Vermillion edition
For students new and old, check out some of these options of things to do in Vermillion, as suggested by Steve Howe, executive director of the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce. 1. Kayak the Missouri River. SH: “That is an amazing amenity that most students don’t know about or appreciate because it’s down a couple […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: September 12
Sept. 2 1. Police received a report of suspicious activity at the 1200 block of Cherry Street. Officers identified 52-year-old male recently released from prison. Suspect was loitering outside several businesses attempting to reestablish himself to the area. Picked up and released without charge. Sept. 4 2. Report of property damage at a residence on […]
House fire affects three USD students
Three University of South Dakota students are homeless after a Tuesday house fire destroyed their home. The house, located on Cherry Street across from the Super 8 hotel, was badly damaged and undergoing investigation by local officials, Dean of Students Kimberly Grieve said Tuesday evening. “We offered them residence hall housing, and we’ll try to […]
High schoolers gain accounting knowledge in university setting
This year the University of South Dakota has held various camps on campus. Last week 21 high school students attended the 2012 Summer Accounting Institute on the USD campus. “The institute exceeded my expectations,” said Adam Presler of Sioux Falls. “At first, I thought it would be like school in the summer with a fun […]
Clay County Commission issues burn ban
On July 19, the Clay County Commission announced issued a burn ban to take effect immediately. This summer, the Clay county area has experienced extremely dry conditions due to lack of rain. The dry conditions have caused concern and in order to protect the health and safety ordinance 00-01 was put into effect. Ordinance 000-01 […]