Special
Girls State Governor Ruhama Tereda inspires others to embrace themselves
By Rebekah Bahn, Sacajawea Scroll When asked to give advice for the 2018 election candidates, Ruhama Tereda, the current American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Governor replied with these words of wisdom: Be yourself. “This week is as fun as you make it,” she replied with a smile. “People will feed off your energy and enthusiasm.” Just […]
Column: My body, my self-defense mechanism
By Jasmine Snow, Sacajawea Scroll I don’t remember the first time I felt unsafe or threatened as a woman. Let me rephrase that: I don’t remember the first time I have felt unsafe or threatened because I am a woman. Granted, this could have something to do with the ingrained sense of danger women are […]
USD professor Michael Roche asks Girls State delegates to find their talents
By Talliah Pilker, Sacajawea Scroll Who are you? Who is the girl standing beside you? These aren’t easy questions to answer, because not everyone knows their true selves yet. That’s because they haven’t found what makes them special, their individuality or their gifts, according to Michael Roche, criminal justice professor at USD. Roche spoke to Girls State […]
Emily Firman Pieper leaves lasting impression on Girls State delegates
By Addy Nelson, Sacajawea Scroll Girls State delegates entered Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall nervous but excited Monday night, anticipating the coming days. Emily Firman Pieper was one speaker that night with advice. In her speech, the 1994 Girls State governor compared two songs: “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson and “This Is Me” from the movie “The Greatest […]
Self-defense demonstration educates women
By Kailey Jacobsen, Sacajawea Scroll Women are often faced with dangerous situations such as rape, assault and theft. Self-defense can be a useful skill as powerful women in society. Shane Toupal emphasized Tuesday night at the general assembly in Aalf Auditorium Slagle Hall. Starting off with a few jokes, Toupal quickly grabbed the delegates’ attention. Toupal has […]
South Dakota Girls State program emphasizes patriotism and participation
By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll South Dakota Girls State has come a long way from its beginning in Mitchell, S.D. The program has been held on the University of South Dakota campus for the last 17 years. With a turnout of more than 300 girls, it shows an incredible drive among young women to participate in […]
Dakotathon 2018 participants break last year’s record
Lauren Soulek and Cheyenne Alexis April 22, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. A long day and night filled with Dakotathon festivities and dancing ended with a record breaking morning. Dakotathon participants gathered in the Muenster University Center Ballroom for one final performance of their morale dance at 8:30 a.m. after listening to the last few […]
People of the Pack: Austin Thompson
Molly Sperlich: What is your position in the criminal justice club? Austin Thompson: I am currently the president. MS: What are your responsibilities as president? AT: Scheduling events on campus, I organize trips and also working with faculty to get speakers on campus. MS: What sort of trips do you go on? AT: Anything related […]
Player of the Pack: Austin Simmons
Austin Simmons is a junior quarterback majoring in physical education. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you like about being the quarterback? Austin Simmons: There’s a lot of things that I like about it. One big thing is you always get to touch the ball in every play, so you get to really have an impact in […]
People of the Pack: Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang is a senior from Taiwan majoring in math. Molly Sperlich: Why did you choose USD? Jeff Chang: Everyone said USD is affordable and I think that’s like the biggest reason I chose here. Or my parents chose here since I am not financially independent. The first time I came here it was a […]