South Dakota Public Broadcasting hosted a debate October 18 on the University of South campus between South Dakota U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem and her Democratic opponent Matt Varilek. The debate, which took place in the SDPB studio, featured questions from ordinary South Dakotans and covered topics such as agriculture, climate change, healthcare, Social Security, taxes, […]
For University of South Dakota students watching the second presidential debate Oct. 16, the live event was not so much an exchange of words as it was a back and forth verbal lashing between the candidates. The second of three presidential debates to take place between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney in Hempstead, […]
With Election Day drawing near, the deadline for registering to vote is just around the corner. South Dakota residents can register to vote until Oct. 22, 15 days before Election day, Nov. 6. In order to register to vote on a South Dakota ballot, students must reside in South Dakota, be a U.S. citizen and […]
Democrat Tom Jones and his Republican opponent John Chicoine are vying for the District 17 state Senate seat. The two men are battling to replace Republican incumbent Eldon Nygaard, who is set to retire after two years in the Senate and four years in the state House of Representatives. Jones is running for the state […]
District 17 will host its 2012 election for the state House of Representatives Nov. 6, with candidates Ray Ring, Marion Sorlien and Nancy Rasmussen. At a glance, the three candidates have similar platforms. Democrat Marion Sorlien is heavily focused on education and Medicaid, and said the legislative branch has always had a great influence on […]
Oct. 9 1. VPD received a report of a juvenile male who was allegedly in possession of a handgun. Male was not brandishing or displaying handgun in a threatening fashion but caller believed him to be in possession of the weapon. Juvenile’s parents refuted claim. Complaint was unfounded. Oct. 10 2. A residency at the […]
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association has drafted a letter regarding a Good Samaritan law that would protect underage drinkers in emergency situations. The letter will be sent to the South Dakotan legislature in November. “The letter basically outlined how we would like the law to be changed,” SGA President Alissa VanMeeteren said. […]
The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business recently honored students and alumni for their outstanding service and support. Sara Boyum of West Point, Neb., who graduated in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, received the Outstanding Senior Award, while Corey Backer of Sioux Falls, S.D., a Master of Public […]
The University of South Dakota had 800 tickets available for the Oct. 20 game against North Dakota State University. Along with admission to the game, the ticket included a bus to Sioux Falls for the game at Howard Wood Field. All 800 tickets were given out to students, but students may still attend if they […]
Three student organizations from the University of South Dakota were recognized at the South Dakota Board of Regents meeting Oct. 10 for their outstanding academic, community and organizational work. The Panhellenic Council received the BOR’s Award for Academic Excellence. Panhellenic Council’s focus on academic success is demonstrated by the average GPA of the sorority community, […]
