2013
Music Museum takes new strides with open house
“The King” has made his way to South Dakota – well, at least one of Elvis Presley’s Martin D-35 acoustic guitars has made its way to Vermillion, as it is displayed front and center in the National Music Museum. Used during the rock ‘n’ roller’s final tour in 1977, his guitar was slightly smashed after […]
Guide to student health in Vermillion
Staying healthy is key to student success whether it is going to the Wellness Center to avoid the freshman 15 or getting strep from your roommate who refuses to wash their hands. The University of South Dakota takes measures to keep students healthy in all aspects. Wellness Center For day-to-day cardio and weight lifting, the […]
University wants games to ‘feel big time’
After completing the transition to Division I, the University of South Dakota is attempting to create a Division I sized crowd and atmosphere at athletic events. “We want to give students the power to have more fun,” Assistant Director of Student Life Lindsay Sparks said. Sparks said in order to help persuade students to attend […]
Q &A with President James Abbott
Emma Murray: In a nutshell, what does your job entail? James Abbott: I’m responsible for the operation of the University of South Dakota, both on a day-to-day basis and long-term and am, ultimately, responsible for the wellbeing of the students and on the academic side to ensure that our students are provided the education that […]
Q &A with Erik and Clay
Payton Randle: For the first-year students that don’t know, what is SGA? Erik Muckey: SGA is the Student Government Association. We are the advocates for the students to faculty, the administration and the Board of Regents. We are here to serve the students for whatever that might mean. Clay Hoffman: We are the governing body […]
‘Yotes on the rebound
Following two close losses, the University of South Dakota football team finished its season with a disappointing 31-8 loss to in-state rival South Dakota State University, capping off a 1-10 season. The 2012 season was the first time since 1991 that USD failed to win more than one game and marked the second time since […]
Club sports offer variety
Just because a student may not be an NCAA athlete doesn’t mean they can’t represent the University of South Dakota in competition. USD sponsors and supports nine club sports, including ones both traditional and nontraditional. Baseball, cycling, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, paintball, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee are the sports offered at USD to students […]
COLUMN: The granddady of them all
Most people that come to the University of South Dakota are from within the state. That means you are well aware of the rivalry between the Coyotes and the SDSU Jackrabbits. And if you aren’t from the state of South Dakota, and aren’t truly aware of the great rivalry, well, let’s just say it doesn’t […]
Q&A: Athletic Director David Herbster
Grant Bosiacki: First, how excited are you to take over as the official athletic director for USD? David Herbster: It’s one of the greatest honors of my career, to be able to work behind the scenes for six years and now have this opportunity. I couldn’t be more optimistic and more excited for the future. […]
USD employees undergo graded health reviews
Students are not the only ones being evaluated at the University of South Dakota — faculty and staff are receiving report cards of their own. This January university employees were faced with a choice: undergo a graded health evaluation or face an automatic increase in their insurance deductibles — from $500 to $1,000. According to […]