Between the Lines by David Lias We�re nodding in agreement with the state Senate�s recent approval of a measure intended to boost livestock production in South Dakota. The measure would prevent county residents from holding elections on unpopular zoning decisions involving livestock feeding operations. The South Dakota Senate State Affairs … Read Article
Joshua fought the battle of Geritol? by Bob Karolevitz I�ve always liked the old story about the little girl in kindergarten who was busy with her color crayons and a piece of paper. �What are you drawing?� the teacher asked. �A picture of God,� the tiny tike replied. �But nobody … Read Article
Letters We cannot afford war To the editor: Our president, Lord help him, has more responsibility than should fall the lot of an ordinary mortal. But he is headed for serious trouble by accepting his advisors' views uncritically. Therefore, so is the nation. For example, common "wisdom" would say to … Read Article
Students gaining teaching experience in area schools Students in The University of South Dakota Professional Teacher Education Program are gaining on-the-job experience through student teaching assignments at area schools this fall. The students began their assignments February and will continue through May. Students are teaching at kindergarten, elementary and secondary … Read Article
Lio finalist in competition The 2003 Young Musician Competition Preliminary auditions took place Sunday, Feb. 9 at Augustana College. This state and regional competition for piano, strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion is open to all full-time students through their senior year in high school. This year, 34 students participated in … Read Article
Students to present information about brain disorders March 11 USD Physician Assistant students will present talks on brain disease to commemorate International Brain Awareness Week. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 11 in the Rushmore Room of the Coyote Student Center. The public is invited to learn the … Read Article
Art show features area high school students; event runs to March 18 The University of South Dakota Art Galleries is pleased to host the third annual Area High School Art Exhibition in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts from now until March 18. … Read Article
World comes alive with Diversity Night March 14 This year's International Student Club president, NT Mlazie, is excited about the club' s most popular event of the year � Diversity Night � to be held March 14 at the commons in Beede Mickelson Hall at 6:30 p.m. Diversity Night includes … Read Article
Ex-president of Ireland to deliver lecture Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, will be the keynote speaker for an international conference at The University of South Dakota. Robinson's lecture, "Human Rights and Ethical Globalization," will be delivered at 7 p.m. on March 21 … Read Article
Award-winning play to open soon at USD The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Toni Press-Coffman's, Touch, March 19-23 at 8 p.m. in the Arena Theatre. Touch is the winner of the 16th annual Festival of Emerging American Theatre and was the recipient of the 1998 South … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
