April 2013
USD track looks to set tone at Dakota Duals
The University of South Dakota men and women’s track and field teams will head to Williams Field in Yankton to compete in the annual Dakota Duals April 6, originally scheduled in Brookings, against conference opponents South Dakota State, Omaha and the University of North Dakota. From March 28-30 some of the team traveled to Austin, […]
Men’s golf finish seventh at Beu Mussato Invitational
The University of South Dakota men’s golf team began its third round of the Beu Mussatto Invitational in 11th place after two rounds of play, just one position from last place. The Coyotes were able to rally back with a final round score of 301, good for seventh overall, after posting 300-308 at the Harry […]
USD falls in WBI semis
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball season came to a close on the evening of March 28 at the DakotaDome. The team ended its season with a loss to McNeese State in the semifinals of the Women’s Basketball Invitational, falling 71-63 after blowing a 12-point lead over the Cowgirls. The loss gave the team […]
The importance of the offseason
After a disappointing 2-13-1 fall campaign, the University of South Dakota women’s soccer team has plunged into offseason training and conditioning since returning from winter break. While many USD students lie asleep in their beds, members of the team are doing their offseason training. Sophomore defender Samantha Harvey said finding motivation for offseason training can […]
Sophomore auditioned for “America’s Next Top Model”
Charles Gageby’s idea of fun doesn’t include filling out a 14-page application, but that’s what it took to audition for “America’s Next Top Model.” Although he didn’t make it onto the show, Gageby said the experience was still exciting. “Modeling is a good way to make a lot of money and a way to get […]
COLUMN: Native studies is falsely advertised
Whenever I tell people I’m from northern Illinois, I tend to hear one of two questions: “What brought you to South Dakota?” or “Is that near the Quad Cities?” As far as the Quad Cities are concerned, I have no idea. We Illinoisans tend to be more Chicago-central. But the reason I chose the University […]
REVIEW: The Strokes explore the sound of the ‘80s
The Strokes, a band that has been known for taking a long time between album releases, just came out with their fifth studio album, “Comedown Machine.” This has been the shortest wait for an album since 2011’s “Angles” and you should be excited. At just under 40 minutes, “Comedown Machine” is filled with new wave […]
REVIEW:“The Croods” plays to annoying stereotypes
It seems you have seen them all in caveman movies — big, burly people clad simply in fur and grunting simple languages. The case is true in “The Croods,” but not entirely. Starting with the story, it is another “new world discovery” cliché. Dad leads the family and is grounded within tradition. He has trouble […]
Students learn from recitals
Playing an instrument in front of a crowd is one thing, but doing it alone is even harder. It’s the time of year when University of South Dakota music students are preparing for their solo recitals. Students are scheduled to perform in the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts […]
Personality Profile: Breanna Helland
Breanna Helland is not an ordinary sophomore from a small town. She’s driven enough to double major, include a minor and take part in the mock trial team at the University of South Dakota. Helland is from Frederick, S.D, and is majoring in criminal justice and political science while minoring in Spanish. On top of […]