September 2013
Boots calls it quits
After 503 wins and 25 years with the University of South Dakota, men’s basketball head coach Dave Boots called it quits, announcing his retirement Tuesday afternoon. Senior center Trevor Gruis said he was blindsided by the news of Boots’ departure. “It was extremely shocking and I am sure we will be in shock for a […]
Coyotes hungry for win No. 2
The University of South Dakota had little time to celebrate their 10-7 victory over UC Davis from a week ago. Effective enough to get the job done last week, South Dakota head coach Joe Glenn likes where the offense can take the Coyotes for the rest of the year. “When you have our running backs […]
Former Coyote makes NFL roster
Former Coyote offensive lineman Tom Compton was named to the Washington Redskins 53-man roster after surviving the last day of cuts Saturday, Aug. 31. Compton, a native of Rosemount, Minn. was a sixth round pick by the Redskins in the 2012 draft. He was the first USD player drafted since 1986.
First-year packing pains
For some, making the transition from being a high school kid in the summer to becoming a collegiate on move-in day can be stressful. For Kallie Smith, a first-year student living in Olson Hall, the change went smoothly. After driving three hours from her hometown of Springfield, Minn., she is primed to major in business […]
First-year packing pains
Moving can be a hassle, whether it’s from house to house, or town to town. But for first-year student Drew Howland, moving to the University of South Dakota was more than the journey. Not only did Howland make a two-day road trip for the highly anticipated move-in day Aug. 23, but he also moved from […]
Faces to Know: Erik Muckey
The University of South Dakota has many great faces around campus. From the Student Government Association to the Faculty members and USD President, these are important faces to know for future help and for general conversation. James Abbott, Kim Grieve, Erik Muckey and Clay Hoffman not only play important roles on campus, they also serve […]
Faces to Know: James Abbott
The University of South Dakota has many great faces around campus. From the Student Government Association to the Faculty members and USD President, these are important faces to know for future help and for general conversation. James Abbott, Kim Grieve, Erik Muckey and Clay Hoffman not only play important roles on campus, they also serve […]
Faces to Know: Clay Hoffman
USD SGA Vice President Clay Hoffman What he does: “SGA vice president is in charge of student activities, serves in the (SGA) senate and is in charge of decorum, parliamentary procedure and that kind of thing. On a daily basis, I always like to talk to people, and people say I’m pretty good at remembering […]
Faces to Know: Kim Grieve
USD Dean of Students Kim Grieve What she does: “Basically, I’m the student aFaces to Know: Kim Grievedvocate. So I represent students on campus. I’m in charge of student activities and services and making sure students have plenty of opportunities to be engaged. We’re also in charge of things like veteran services and Greek life. […]
Talk it out before deciding to walk out
Roommates can be a college student’s worst enemy. With the exception of single dorm housing, most undergraduate students are bunked with someone they have never met, bound to spend 36 weeks with their habits, behaviors and smells. Unless a student requests a specific roommate or gets a lucky match, roommate experiences can seem like uncharted […]