Special
Jackley uses run for governor to encourage service
By Kenli Carlson Crystal Humbyrd from Baltimore felt empowered after Marty Jackley’s message to the Girls State 2017 delegates. “I’ve felt so inspired to grasp all the opportunities around me,” Humbyrd said. On Tuesday, Jackley discussed how government can impact people’s lives during his speech at general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. He listed […]
Get defensive: Toupal explains what to do in the face of danger
By Lucy Dekkenga and Mollie Schmidt When the assault demonstration speaker stepped on stage, a few groans and whispers could be heard as another speaker took center stage. However, once he said the words “sexual assault,” the crowd was completely drawn in and went silent. During the second general assembly on Tuesday at Aalfs Auditorium […]
‘Empower yourself by being yourself’: Girls State columnist notes fashion trends
By Chrystina Anderson Hundreds of girls started packing for ALA South Dakota Girls State a few weeks ago, and others started the day before arriving. One thing they may all have in common is the thought, ‘What clothes should I bring/wear?’ This question may have gone through every girl’s mind as they packed, and they […]
Keller gives military tribute on Memorial Day
By Madisen Martinez South Dakota Army National Guard Veteran Brett Keller had an important message for the Girls State audience: Don’t take for granted why each delegate is able to attend the week-long session. During the first general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall at 8 p.m. Monday, former serviceman Brett Keller spoke during his […]
Firman Pieper inspires Girls State delegates to engage, make friends
By Lucy Dekkenga The sound of wind swept through Aalfs auditorium as approximately 400 Girls State delegates rubbed their hands together, led by Emily Firman Pieper on stage. Next, the sound of sprinkling rain trailed across the room. Rains lead to a downpour, progressed into a thunderstorm, and grew louder and louder with each movement. Firman […]
Player of the Pack: Trey Burch-Manning
Trey Burch-Manning is a sophomore sport marketing & media major and a member of the men’s basketball team. Clay Conover: Why did you come to USD? Trey Burch-Manning: I came to USD because of my coaching staff. I thought we had a great relationship with them. I felt like it was the best place for […]
Player of the Pack: Kelly Law
Kelly Law is a junior political science major and a member of the volleyball team. Clay Conover: Where are you from? Kelly Law: I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. CC: What do you like best about Minneapolis? KL: I would have to say the Minnesota Vikings. CC: And why is that? KL: Because every year they take a little […]
People of the Pack: Taylor Staab
Taylor Staab is a junior from Brandon, SD majoring in sport marketing and media with a minor in German. MM: What are you involved in at USD? TS: I’m in the concert band, I do sustainability club when I’m not in an internship, I go to the SMA meetings. I did an internship with the […]
People of the Pack: Victor Ugochukwu
Victor Ugochukwu is a sophomore from Nigeria majoring in studio art. Cheyenne Alexis: Are you involved in anything at USD? Victor Ugochukwu: I belong to the African Student Association. I joined it because I wanted to promote what Africa is. We do a lot of good activities over there, like the book drive — sending books […]
People of the Pack: Jonathan He
Jonathan He is a sophomore from Rapid City, SD majoring in sport media and marketing. Cheyenne Alexis: Are you involved in anything at USD? Jonathan He: I’m in a fraternity — Delta Tau Delta. I’m also in the climbing club. Other than that, not too much. CA: Why did you decide to join a fraternity? JH: It’s a really good […]