August 2014
Column: Ignore the score, Coyotes showed life in Oregon
The game hadn’t even started when cheers from the Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar signaled the life of a fan base. The University of South Dakota Coyotes were halfway across the country in one of the most famous college football stadiums, playing against one of the most prestigious programs. In every sports betting book, […]
Coyote football ready to change reputation
It’s been two long, tumultuous season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the University of South Dakota Coyotes. There’s been peaks, such as the 38-31 double overtime victory over Northern Iowa last year. Then there’s the valleys — last year’s five-game losing streak to end the season. The two-year sample size the Coyotes have shown in the […]
USD medical science building floods in animal center
During the night an industrial hose sprung a leak in the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science building at the University of South Dakota, leaving a busy morning for the custodial staff. Around 6 a.m. Jessica Rohan, a laboratory animal technician, discovered the leaking hose in the animal center where various animals, such as mice, […]
Former Gov. Janklow’s portrait added to the Governor Gallery at USD
Having attended the University of South Dakota as a student, former South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow has acquired a presence at his alma mater long after graduation. The late public servant’s portrait will now be displayed in the Governor Gallery in Farber Hall for students, faculty, staff and visitors to see. Lindsey Janklow, a senior at […]
Landscaping adds color to campus
Each year, the retreat of students marked by the beginning of sumer welcomes the opportunity for repairs and enhancements to be made on campus, with 25 projects completed this past summer break. Landscaping projects were completed by the University of South Dakota Facilities Management to coincide with infrastructure projects — a collaboration reflecting the “continuing commitment to update […]
Starr alignment: USD football alum featured on HBO reality TV show
This summer, the University of South Dakota’s recent graduate Tyler Starr had his time to show the world his true self, both on and off the football field. HBO’s reality series “Hard Knocks” featured the Falcons’ training camp and fall preseason preview, featuring Starr in the first episode. Starr, his wife, Megan Wheeler, and son, […]
Outcome of Oregon-USD season opener holds financial, status-quo power
The University of Oregon will write a $525,000 check to the University of South Dakota for Saturday’s first game of the football season. That’s guaranteed money for USD’s athletic department just for making the trip to Eugene, Ore. It’s not new information — the money received for playing the game with massive odds stacked against […]
Papa John’s opening bumped to 2015
Story by Katie McGuire and Cristina Drey Papa John’s is expected to open at the University of South Dakota by April 2015, despite plans to have the franchise fully operational in North Complex this fall, Dean of Student Affairs Kim Grieve said. “An updated design and final reviews on the drawings has taken more time than anticipated, but everything is […]
Multicultural center granted final location, awaiting Oct. 1 opening
A facility to house multicultural groups at the University of South Dakota will open Oct. 1 on the second floor of the Muenster University Center in tech vacated Student Services suite. The center is designed to bring student organizations together to improve campus-wide communication and involvement, said Kim Grieve, VP of Student Affairs. The university is […]