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Number of citations issued over 2015 Dakota Days ‘average’
The Vermillion Police Department was kept reasonably busy from Wednesday to Sunday last week, issuing 20 citations for open containers, 18 underage consumption tickets and had 14 incidents involving drugs or drug paraphernalia, VPD Chief Matt Betzen said. VPD also saw three disorderly conduct incidents, one assault on an officer, six incidents of public urination/defecation, three resistances to arrest, three public […]
People of the Pack: Tracy Prins
Katie McGuire: What is your major? Tracy Prins: I’m a nursing major with a minor in disaster response. KM: What year are you? TP: I’m a sophomore. KM: Why did you come to USD? TP: It’s only two hours from home. Most of my family went to state so it made me sort of the […]
People of the Pack: John Raney
John Raney is a senior at the University of South Dakota and is majoring in advertising. SM: What is your favorite day of the year? JR: Wow. That’s really tough. I guess I’d have to say Christmas because I get to spend time with my family and we all get to be together. SM: Tell […]
People of the Pack: Quintin Brady
Cheyenne Alexis: What year are you? Quintin Brady: I’m a sophomore. CA: What’s your major? QB: I’m criminal justice, CA: Who’s your favorite music artist and why? QB: I don’t know, I like a lot. I’ve been listening to a lot of J. Cole, ’cause that’s what my friends listen to, so obviously whenever I’m around […]
IN BRIEF: Clay County 2015 D-Days jail bookings flat
Law enforcement officials reported 21 bookings for Friday and Saturday at the Clay County jail. That’s down just one from 2014, according to a tweet from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. However, that number doubled after midnight on Saturday. One hour into Sunday and no bookings reported. Vacancy light is on for now at the Gray […]
People of the Pack: Allison Mohr
Cheyenne Alexis: What is your grade? Allison Mohr: I am a sophomore. CA: What’s your major? AM: I’m a double major in psychology and addiction studies. CA: Why did you decide to come to USD? AM: Well, first, I chose USD because it’s the only one close enough where I could do dental hygiene, but […]
Coyote football promises to make this D-Days game ‘different’
Head coach Joe Glenn is fired up. After a bye week, his team enters conference play against Youngstown State, and Glenn knows this year needs to be different than the past. “We’ve had three really good games with (Youngstown State),” Glenn said. “It’s time for us to step up. We’re on our home field. It’s […]
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 […]