Paw Points program aims to attract more students to campus events

To keep the coyote spirit alive among students at sports games and student organization events, a system to reward them with university swag for attending those events has seen a surge in awareness to bring more knowledge of its existence. The plan is called Paw Points, which provides points to students, and once they reach enough points, prizes are awarded. Lindsay Sparks, […]

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Suicide awareness walk provides ‘healing’ moments

Equipped with hot chocolate, headbands and plenty of ambition, walkers and runners arrived at Prentis Park Saturday morning for the ninth annual 5K, ready to bear the less-than-average temperatures. Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the University of South Dakota and the Vermillion and Yankton communities, has raised more than $35,000 since the event started in […]

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‘We’re just like you’: SESDAC pairs with USD, Vermillion to change disability stereotypes

In a place where the clap of high fives is as prevalent as the thud of a bowling ball, students from the University of South Dakota and community members are teaming up with people associated with SESDAC, Inc. for a bit of friendly competition while building relationships. Last Monday, practices for the Special Olympics Unified […]

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ROTC sees enrollment spike a year after program cancellation scare

After returning from the brink of cancellation, the University of South Dakota’s Reserve Officers Training Corps program is ushering in the largest class it’s seen in years. Lt. Col. Ross Nelson, chair of the Military Science department, said this fall there are around 40 new students in the program compared to 2013. Last year, there were […]

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Swing for the fences: Phi Delt alum completes feat for ALS research

With his batting gloves bloodied and Lou Gehrig’s famous speech playing in the background, Anthony Fusco’s father took to the mound to pitch the last 10 softballs before a flood of emotions rushed through Fusco, bringing him to tears. Fusco was in pain. “It was an overwhelming moment,” he said. “I had planned all summer for this.” Fusco is a […]

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