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A pub crawl how to: Exploring the bars of Vermillion
Pre-pub crawl Before going downtown to complete the pub crawl, consider heading over to Howler’s or Bunyan’s for their deals and delicious food. These businesses are a great way to start the evening, and it’s a good idea to start the pub crawl feeling refreshed and fueled up on food. 1. “Celebrate the new […]
4 D-Days safety tips
The week of D-Days is going to be fun, it’s inevitable. Although students will have the urge to celebrate as much as they can, students must keep in mind their safety. Here are some tips that will keep you safe. 1. We are slowly transitioning into fall, which calls for chilly days and brisk nights. […]
The committee behind USD’s week-long D-Days celebration
It’s that time of year again – the 101st celebration of USD’s homecoming has arrived. For the Dakota Days committee, it’s been a long time coming. Responsible for the planning and execution all homecoming week activities, the new committee begins planning the next celebration less than six months after the previous one. “It was early […]
Noem encourages delegates to become involved
By Morgan Fischer Kristi Noem is a South Dakota Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She was elected in 2010 and again on Nov. 4, 2014. “My kids and I have had so many unique experiences,” Noem said. Noem is the mother to daughters Kassidy and Kennedy, and son Booker. She said it […]
Girls State nearly 70 years strong
By Anna Koeppe As the 2015 week of South Dakota Girls State draws to an end, the organization is approaching its seventieth year anniversary in 2016. South Dakota Girls State, in particular, has retained a copious amount of qualities that have helped to spur it on to such a milestone. “I’ve heard for years and […]
From expectations to reality: A week at Girls State is a week to remember
By Molly Graesser Opening the Girls State acceptance letter was an exciting moment for the delegates across South Dakota. At that point, for me, the fear set in. I began contemplating these completely irrational “what if” statements in my head. I felt severely uneducated in all aspects of government and journalism. I had this strange […]
Differences seen in Boys State
By Kate Finley, Elyse Helkenn, Brianna Schreurs Boys Sate rumors have been circulating since the beginning of Girls State. What do delegates at Boys State do? Do they attend seminars? Do they campaign? Do they really swim all day? Do they do what Girls State delegates do? These questions have been asked numerous times. That […]
Johnson speaks to encourage girls
By Madison Rost On Friday morning, Dusty Johnson, of Mitchell, South Dakota, spoke to Girls State delegates about his scars and their stories, along with the mistakes that led to them. The former chair of SD Public Utilities Committee and former Chief of Staff to SD Governor Dennis Daugaard, he currently works at a consulting […]
Monson takes on governor legacy in 2016
By Jordann Krouse Yesterday’s general assembly revealed Allyson Monson as elected governor. A federalist hailing from the city of Seattle, Monson attributes her win to those around her and Tiffnay Newman, her senior counselor. Originally from Clark, South Dakota, Monson attends Clark High School. A small town of about 12,000 people, Clark has a large […]
Roche delivers thought-provoking speech
By Jordann Krouse Thursday, June 4, Michael Roche, a University of South Dakota criminal justice professor, spoke to delegates about the importance of life and finding meaning within oneself. He told anecdotes from personal experiences to further embellish his arguments. One of the main stories Roche discussed was the time he heard Mother Teresa speak. […]