October 2013
USD officials anticipate state employee health insurance shortfall for second year in a row
The underestimation of state employee health insurance for the second year in a row could jeopardize the South Dakota Board of Regents’ push for a freeze in tuition and fees, university officials of said. They might also need attorneys help for health insurance litigation cases, as stated by the officials. A shortfall was announced at […]
No charges filed yet in alleged rape
It could take weeks, possibly months, before the outcome of a reported sexual assault investigation involving two University of South Dakota students officially surfaces, Vermillion Police Department Chief Matt Betzen said Tuesday. The investigation began Oct. 6 after University Police Department officials responded to a call from the Coyote Village residence hall reporting the incident […]
University reacts to assault
Amidst the investigation of a reported rape that occurred in a residence hall at the University of South Dakota, university officials are handling the situation the way they see fit, said Tena Haraldson, director of USD media relations. Since the Oct. 6 incident at Coyote Village, the Student Services Office has issued no formal statement […]
The Rant: Enjoy landscape while you can
Dear facilities management, I’d like to change things up and rant about something positive at the University of South Dakota for once. This campus is beautiful. As the transition from summer to fall draws to completion, and I walk to and from class, it’s hard not to notice the gorgeous aesthetics of USD’s campus. The […]
In the Know & In the Dark
In the know. Coming back to school after a three-day break makes a Tuesday feel like a Monday. In the dark. A three-day break still leads to a four-day school week. In the know. The Coyotes are now 3-3 after winning their game against Indiana State. In the dark. Because of the three-day weekend, there were only about 100 […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Can I just drop out and be a male stripper?” — Al Neuharth Media Center “Are any of you planning on being drug addicts or can we watch this movie now?” — Churchill-Haines “It looks like […]
USD continues to roll, win five straight
Friday night was another exciting night at the DakotaDome, as the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team beat Denver University, taking first place in the Summit League Conference. Head Coach Matt Houk said Denver was a good match for the coyotes. “The team is very focused, and they’re onto the next stage and preparing […]
Running on familiar ground
Cross-country meets are unlike many other Division-I sporting events. They don’t blast celebratory music, include halftimes with dance teams or rely on cheerleaders to pump up home crowds. No, cross-country meets run a little bit differently. “We aren’t in the process of the refs are here, the game ball is here, let’s go out and […]
Coyotes set for UNI showdown
Fresh off winning back-to-back games in the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of South Dakota football team is full of smiles. With a 3-3 record (2-1), the Coyotes have already tripled last season’s total of one. Head Coach Joe Glenn said he is thrilled that the hard work is finally starting to pay off. “I […]
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 […]