People of the Pack: John Raney
John Raney is a senior at the University of South Dakota and is majoring in advertising. SM: What is your favorite day of the year? JR: Wow. That’s really tough. I guess I’d have to say Christmas because I get to spend time with my family and we all get to be together. SM: Tell […]
New Title IX training wants students to ‘Think About It’
Officials at USD are hoping to raise awareness among students about sexual assault through a mandated online training program. Think About It is a training course that teaches students about sexual assault awareness and prevention, as well as how bystanders should intervene if they see signs of abuse. The university is required to offer the […]
Alcohol speaker draws more than 1,200 students
“How many people in the audience have ever killed their three best friends while drunk and driving a car? My name is Mark Sterner.” Mark Sterner held up his hand and silenced a group of more than 1,200 students as he told his story in Aalfs Auditorium on Monday evening. Sterner was on spring break […]
Politics class offers ‘platonic buffet of knowledge’ through alternative learning methods
In Marshall Damgaard’s South Dakota Politics course, there are no tests, quizzes or lectures. Class meets just once a week, and students aren’t required to attend. But the classroom is always full with students ready to learn something new. Damgaard said that’s because students have been learning in classrooms since they were very young, and […]
Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll event ‘keeps tradition alive’
USD students and Vermillion community members were able to enjoy a car show, live music and food – lots of food – this past weekend. Vermillion hosted its 11th Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll festival Sept. 11 and 12. The event draws thousands of people each year to Vermillion to experience a unique style […]
First monthly grocery store trip draws one student
A lone University of South Dakota student was able to experience a taste of Hong Kong on Sunday without leaving the country. The university’s Student Services provided the trip to the Hong Kong Supermarket in Sioux City for any students interested in visiting the oriental store. Sahar Mohtadi Tabrizi, a junior piano performance major, was […]
USD English professor named S.D. poet laureate
South Dakota has a new ambassador of poetry. University of South Dakota professor Lee Ann Roripaugh was named the new poet laureate for the state of South Dakota over the summer, and will foster prose reading and conduct reading/writing workshops throughout the state for the next four years. Roripaugh grew up in Laramie, Wyo., and […]
Coach Williams excited to build on success from last year
After weeks of practice, the Coyote women’s basketball team will finally get to take the court this weekend against Cal State Fullerton Friday in Fullerton, Cal. This will be the first game of the season for the Coyotes, who finished last season one win away from the NCAA tournament. The team has been working hard […]
Soccer looking for more goals
The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team will be heading on its final road trip of the season this weekend as it takes on the IPFW Mastodons in Fort Wayne, Ind., Saturday at 7 p.m. The Coyotes are coming off a shutout loss against No. 18 Denver Sunday. The loss was the fifth straight […]
Coyotes return home after four game slide
After being on the road since Oct. 6, the University of South Dakota women’s soccer team will return home for a match against Denver University Oct. 20. The Coyotes are currently 5-6-3 following four consecutive losses, including a pair of one score losses against rivals South Dakota State and North Dakota State Oct. 11 and […]