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Four more years
After months of grueling debates, frustrating social media posts and countless campaign ads, the 2012 presidential election has come to a close. At 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Gov. Mitt Romney conceded to President Barack Obama, kicking off Obama’s second term in office. After Obama was announced as President of the United States, University of South Dakota […]
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: November 7
Nov. 1 1. Report of theft at the 10 block of East main St. A woman’s purse and iPhone was stolen while she was inside the Charcoal Lounge. Both the purse and phone were later found on USD campus and returned to owner. 2. Report of theft at the 10 block of East main St. […]
Veterans to be honored at last home game
Veterans, active military personnel and their families will be honored during Military Appreciation Day at the University of South Dakota’s home football game vs. Northern Iowa at noon Nov. 10 at the DakotaDome. Veterans and military personnel will be admitted for free to the football game with a coupon, while tickets for their family members […]
Noem continues as South Dakota representative
The people of South Dakota have spoken, and they want U.S. House Representative Kristi Noem representing them for another two years. Noem was re-elected as South Dakota’s at-large member of the House Tuesday night, guaranteeing her a second term in Congress. Noem, a member of the Republican Party, won the 2010 election against incumbent Rep. […]
Democrat Jones elected to Senate
The District 17 state Senate race ended in a narrow margin Tuesday night. Democrat Tom Jones was elected to the South Dakota Senate against Republican opponent John Chicoine, with the final count going to Jones 52 percent to 47 percent. Jones said he is looking forward to getting started in the state legislature.buy diflucan online […]
House seats divided between parties
Another harvest has come and gone, but two new members of South Dakota’s House of Representatives have risen from the soil and will contribute to District 17 and the state for the next two years. Democrat Ray Ring and Republican Nancy Rasmussen were elected into the state House of Representatives for District 17 Tuesday night […]
Special events show appreciation for veterans
Every year, the University of South Dakota is involved in celebrating Veterans Day on campus and in the community. “Veterans Day is one day where we get to show appreciation for the men and women who have fought and risked their own lives and safety for the freedom and well-being of our country,” sophomore Danika […]
Two of seven amendments enacted
After heading to the polls to cast their votes, South Dakotans have passed two out of seven ballot issues during Tuesday’s election. Constitutional Amendments O and P were the two select ballot concerns that will now become ratified and added to South Dakota’s state constitution. Both amendments deal with the state’s budgeting. Amendment O changes […]
Ex-Rep. transitions from loss
Only two years ago, former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.) was engaged in a tight election race against Republican challenger Kristi Noem. Her campaign trail included a stop at the University of South Dakota, where Herseth Sandlin met with students and faculty to raise support for her bid for re-election. In the end, Herseth Sandlin […]
Former members of Congress visit campus
Three former members of Congress visited the University of South Dakota to encourage students to become politically active. Former Reps. Dan Miller, Max Sandlin and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin discussed issues in American society today and answered questions from students and faculty in two open forums as part of the Congress to Campus program Oct. 29-30 […]