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District 12 candidates compete for house and senate

District 12 candidates compete for house and senate

There are three seats up for election in South Dakota District 12, two for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. Those registered in the district can vote on Nov. 8. Democratic Party candidates Democratic candidates include Jessica Meyers for the District 12 Senate position and Kristen Hayward

Medicaid coverage on the ballot

Medicaid coverage on the ballot

South Dakota is one of 12 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid, an income-based, government-funded healthcare program, under the Affordable Care Act. However, come the November elections, the state could join the majority. The implementation of Constitutional Amendment D would expand Medicaid eligibility from 100% of the poverty line

Voters to decide on marijuana

Voters to decide on marijuana

South Dakotans first voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2020 under Amendment A. On Nov. 8, voters will head to the polls again to decide on the issue — this time under Initiated Measure 27. IM 27 would legalize the possession, use and distribution of marijuana for people 21 and older.

Zach’s Highlight Reel

Zach’s Highlight Reel

Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Saturday, Oct. 29 — The Dallas Mavericks were holding on to a small lead early in the third quarter when all-star point guard Luka Dončić decided to drive with his right hand off of a screen set by teammate Dwight Powell. The screen opened up

“Midnights:” Taylor Swift’s striking return to pop

“Midnights:” Taylor Swift’s striking return to pop

Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, “Midnights,” returns to the pop sound she left with “Lover” in 2019. Swift describes “Midnights” as stories from 13 sleepless nights throughout her life. With a darker, more experimental sound than Swift is known for, this album is an intimate look into Swift’s

“Ada and the Engine” takes the stage

“Ada and the Engine” takes the stage

Blue, purple and turquoise light filled the darkness and illuminated golden pillars and twinkling string lights that dangled from the rafters like a waterfall. Actors and audience members alike were showered with lights from the towering set — a mechanism of mathematics, music and light. The machine set is an analytical

President speaks on about the importance of voting

President speaks on about the importance of voting

South Dakota’s midterm election will take place on Nov. 8. Regardless of political affiliation, it is important for college students to exercise their citizenship by voting for the candidates they support. Augustana University President and former politician Stephanie Herseth Sandlin shares her advice on voting and speaks about politics.