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Get to know the top 14 Dakota Days royalty candidates
Blake Warner is a senior psychology and communication studies double major from Windom, MN whose nomination is sponsored by Speech and Debate. “My favorite part about USD is that it offers so many chances to be involved,” Warner said. “There’s always something going on, whether it be a sporting event, concert or chance to volunteer — […]
Player of the Pack: Chris Streveler
Chris Streveler is a fifth-year senior working toward a master’s in sport management. Karina Dufoe: How did you decide on sport management? Chris Streveler: I actually finished my undergrad at Minnesota, so that was in kinesiology, so my master’s here is in sports management. I wanted to get into something that was more on the […]
People of the Pack: Madelin Klamm
Madelin Klamm is a junior majoring in marketing from Valley Springs, SD. Devin Martin: What is your spirit animal and why? Madelin Klamm: I would probably pick my favorite animal — it’s a parrot. They’re colorful, they live a very long time, they’re smart for birds (and for animals in general) and they can fly, so I […]
Player of the Pack: Hayley Dotseth
Junior Hayley Dotseth plays volleyball and is a pre-med student studying kinesiology. Molly Schiermeyer: What was your favorite preseason tournament? Hayley Dotseth: My favorite preseason tournament was Hawaii because not only did we show that we can hang with some of the best teams in the country, but we really got to experience a lot […]
People of the Pack: Jared Thorson
Jared Thorson is a junior from Cedar Rapids, IA, majoring in business administration. Devin Martin: What’s your favorite season and why? Jared Thorson: Easily autumn because of football. DM: So what do you have planned for autumn? Anything else besides attending the football games? JT: Just because of the weekends. You chill with your bros, and just watching Iowa […]
Player of the Pack: Eldon Warner
Eldon Warner is a junior cross country runner majoring in vocal performance. Karina Dufoe: How was the season opener, the Augustana Twilight Meet last Friday night? Eldon Warner: It started off strong. We worked together as a pack the first few laps, Luke Bailey, Issac Benz, Nate Wendt and I. We did get separated towards […]
People of the Pack: Natalie Etzel
Natalie Etzel is a junior health service administration major from Delnal, MN. Devin Martin: What are some of your hobbies? Natalie Etzel: I work at Qdoba, I work there a lot (as) a student manager. I love working out at the Wellness Center, I love being outdoors. I am originally from Minnesota. I love the lakes, the forests and […]
Player of the Pack: Ben Hammer
Karina Dufoe: What is your favorite throw and why? Ben Hammer: Discus, I’ve thrown that the most and I have been able to compete really well at it. KD: I heard you are battling through an injury right now, what is it and how are you working through it? BH: My injury, a torn labrum in […]
People of the Pack: Elizabeth Heikens
Elizabeth Heikens is a sophomore from Spencer, IA majoring in marketing and piano performance. Devin Martin: What is your favorite memory? Elizabeth Heikens: My favorite memory is definitely a lot of good childhood memories, but if I had to choose one of my favorites it would be going to my first piano recital. I really had a […]
Yankton SWAT team informs delegates with demonstration
By Keanah Lampkin Many Girls State delegates knew what the Special Weapons and Tactics Team was, but Officer Brad Parker and Sergeant Javier Murguia told them what the job really entails on Friday in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. During the SWAT presentation, the team kept the girls enticed by drawing them in with interaction and […]