Get ready to take one giant leap! by Bob Karolevitz February � the short month � has an extra day added to it in 2004. The reason? Because it�s Leap Year, that�s why! I told Phyllis that this would be an easy column to write, but boy, was I wrong. … Read Article
Guest Commentary by U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson Last month, I sat down with a group of veterans and several Eagle Scouts to promote an important project – The Veterans History Project. We discussed the devastating effects war has on people at home and abroad.� The veterans shared more tender memories … Read Article
Letters False rumor To the editor: After hearing from many constituents across the state, I am writing to correct a false rumor that has been circulating recently. There is an e-mail circulating which states that members of congress do not pay into Social Security. I wish to clarify the record … Read Article
Mayer accepts job offer in Watertown by David Lias Vermillion Superintendent Bob Mayer has decided to end a relationship with the local school district that totals more than two decades. Mayer was offered the job of superintendent of the Watertown School District on Feb 2, and accepted. He will officially … Read Article
Vermillion High announces honors The following students were named to the second quarter honor roll at Vermillion High School. 4.0 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Freshmen Bobbi Ann A. Greenfield, Ariel R. Hofman, Stacey R. Joy, Josephine N. Kabambi, Michael D. Lieberman, Hannah G. Lieberman, Renugan Raidoo, Annie I. Roche, Nahuel … Read Article
Police investigate fraternity party 120 persons charged with underage consumption A University of South Dakota fraternity president faces charges of maintaining a disorderly house and 120 persons face charges of underage drinking after police responded early Saturday to a 911 call at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. The Vermillion Police … Read Article
Student awards exhibit on display at university The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce that the 19th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition will be on view Feb. 6-26. The art show is open to the public and on display in the Main Gallery … Read Article
Theatre department plans auditions for productions The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for two upcoming productions. The first is Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein), a drama by Barbara Field. Tryouts for five male roles and one female role will be held in the Arena Theatre … Read Article
Financial Aid Awareness Month set for February 2004 Governor Michael Rounds recently issued a proclamation declaring February 2004 as South Dakota Financial Aid Awareness Month. South Dakota Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SDASFAA), Education Assistance Corporation (EAC), and high school across the state have joined in this effort to … Read Article
USD education students among nation's best The University of South Dakota School of Education's students are among the best in the nation, according to the results of a national assessment. The No Child Left Behind Act brought new requirements that all teachers be tested on their content knowledge and knowledge … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
