Two companies to move into Vermillion Technology Center
The Vermillion Technology Center will be occupied by multiple businesses by the end of the year. On Tuesday the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company announced that Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Navigant Cymetrix signed leases to move into the center. The two businesses will have an estimated $6.1 million impact on the community. Biotest, a […]
Dance team prepares for national competition
One of the many teams that practice in the DakotaDome will be flying across the country in a few short weeks to compete at a national level. The USD Dance Team will be heading to Daytona Beach, F.L. to compete in the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) and National Dance Association (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance […]
Women end time in DakotaDome on high note, look toward end of season
An 80-75 Coyote win over South Dakota State University Saturday closed out an era of women’s basketball in the DakotaDome. From the start it could’ve been anyone’s game, with both teams trading baskets and scrambling for loose balls. Going into the second half the Coyotes led the Jackrabbits by just one point, starting out the […]
Students serve community as volunteer firefighters, EMTs
While some students go home to study or participate in student organizations after class, a select group are running into burning buildings and providing life-saving medical care to victims of car accidents. About 23 students at USD volunteer their time as part-time firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) with the Vermillion Fire and EMS Department. […]
Suspects identified, charges pending in fraternity vandalism
Two male suspects in the vandalism of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house over the weekend have been identified and charges against them are pending. Matt Betzen, chief of the Vermillion Police Department, said Tuesday afternoon that both suspects are students at USD. The case has been referred to the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s Office […]
Basketball starter Shy McClelland quits team, cites tension with Smith
Junior guard Shy McClelland, a starter for USD men’s basketball who has played 21 games this year, is done playing basketball for USD. On Tuesday, McClelland announced he would no longer be playing for USD in a tweet. McClelland, who has averaged 11.5 points per game for USD this season, has been serving a suspension […]
Free screenings offered at health & wellness fair
More than 400 community members attended the annual Sanford Vermillion Community Health & Wellness Fair Saturday at the Lee Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. Sponsored by Sanford Vermillion, the event is free and held in partnership with USD’s Health Sciences Departments. “We really couldn’t do this if it weren’t for all of […]
Ethnic diversity increases, multicultural minor discussed
Diversity, in all of its shapes and forms, is something USD officials say they’re still trying to bring more of to campus. Jesus Trevino, the associate vice president for diversity at USD, said the number of Latino, African American and Native American students has risen on campus since last year, while the number of Asian-Americans […]
Local theater goes through complicated process to get movies
The smell of popcorn filled the Vermillion Coyote Twin Theater Friday night as movie watchers turned their attention to the big screen to see the first showing of “The Big Short.” What many of these movie goers didn’t know was the long process it took to get the movie from the studio to Vermillion. Jason […]
Students return home to caucus for candidates in Iowa
“Is there anyone to speak for Governor John Kasich?” asked the man in charge of the Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Republican Caucus for the second time Monday evening. One hand shot up. “ I’ll speak for him,” said 21-year-old USD senior political science and history major Cole Bocklemann. Bocklemann had no intention to speak in front […]