“Chartthrobs” keep America engaged during long election

Through the whirlwind election, Americans found unique ways to entertain themselves through the four days of ballot counting.  As eyes were glued to the screen, one of the only things keeping people engaged were the political correspondents. Across the networks, the political correspondents kept Americans on the edge of their seats with their smartboards and […]

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USD students ‘not surprised’ by South Dakota election

As election results rolled in on Nov. 3, students around campus watched the future of the country become a reality.  Some students chose to attend watch parties on campus while others viewed from the comfort of their homes. But no matter where they watched, students were not surprised by the South Dakota elections.  Freshman Marissa […]

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First-time voters go to polls for first general election

Voting has been a democratic right since the establishment of American democracy, but for many students at USD, this election is the first general election they will be voting in.  Ella Lueders, a sophomore social work major from Dell Rapids, SD is voting in her first election this year.  Lueders said she is determined to […]

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USD political student organizations prepare for 2020 election night

With 2020 Election Night less than a week away both the USD College Democrat and USD College Republican student organizations are preparing for the big night as well as events following the election.  Both groups have undergone new leadership in the last two years and have underclassmen as presidents. Melody Beaulieu, a sophomore political science […]

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Vermillion, Clay County prepare for election

President Donald Trump has said in his campaign for reelection this November against former vice president Joe Biden, the 2020 election is, “the most important election in US history.” In addition, according to a recent poll, 69% of Americans believe the upcoming election is the most important election of their lifetimes. Addison Miller, National Committeeman […]

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SGA passes resolutions to support sexual assault prevention measures and COVID surveillance testing

Kate Fitzgerald, USD Director of Housing, spoke at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting this Tuesday about the procedures around isolation and quarantine rooms for students living on campus. SGA also passed two resolutions and introduced a bill to restructure the Green Initiative Fund. Fitzgerald said students who choose to stay in isolation rooms on […]

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Get Out the Yote registers students to vote in last weeks before election

In 23 states, the deadline to register to vote has already passed, but for South Dakota, that deadline is Oct. 19. Addison Miller, director of Get Out the Yote — a student organization encouraging USD students who can claim residence in Clay County to register in South Dakota — said the organization seeks to work […]

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SGA promotes sexual violence awareness, approves funding for Cultural Wellness Coalition

The Student Government Association hosted Jordan Bonstrom of I CARE and Saeed Dabbour of the Center for Diversity and Community at Tuesday’s meeting. The organization also introduced three resolutions and passed a bill to approve special appropriations for the Cultural Wellness Coalition. Bonstrom said that the role of I CARE is split into two parts. […]

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Get Out the Yote partners with USD Honors Program

As election season accelerates, student organizations on campus are finding ways to help students get involved and stay informed on the election. Get Out the Yote, a new initiative working under the political science league is developing partnerships with organizations on campus to help students register to vote. One of the partnerships is with the […]

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Postal Service equipped to handle voting by mail

The first ballots for the November election will be casted later this week. This election, there is an expected increase in the number of voters casting their vote by mail. According to a statement released Aug. 21 by the USPS, the Postal Service has more than enough capacity to handle election mail volume. The USPS […]

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