September 2014
‘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 […]
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 […]
Car accident sends one to hospital
A two-vehicle car accident occurred in the parking lot of the Freedom Valu Center on Cherry Street, which sent one person to the car accident clinic hospital late Monday morning. If you or someone you know has been involved in such an incident, consulting a car accidents lawyer may be crucial to understand your legal […]
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 […]
Student tailgating shrinks to 30 spots to accommodate sports arena construction
The prospect of a $66 million basketball arena has had some unintended consequences for football fans at the University of South Dakota — especially those who count on a beer and a brat before a game. USD officials relocated student tailgating to the northwest side of the DakotaDome because of arena construction. The move reduced the number […]
USD outshoots Creighton, concedes 3-1 defeat to Jays
The scoreboard read 3-1 in favor of Creighton University, but Sunday’s soccer game outside the DakotaDome was more evenly matched than the final score reflected. “We played Creighton every year since I’ve been here, and we know they are fast, we know they are athletic and we know how they play,” University of South Dakota head coach Mandy […]
Cowgirls wrangle a 2-1 win from the ‘Yotes
Wyoming had a losing record coming into Friday’s soccer game against the University of South Dakota, but the Cowgirls outshot the Coyotes 14 to five to claim the win, 2-1. The Cowgirls (2-4-0) scored two goals in the second half within about a minute of each other. USD (4-3-0) was coming off a record-setting 11-0 win […]
Fantasy football creates hype, problems for fans and athletes
The NFL season kicked off September 4th, and that means one thing — fantasy football: a game that allows individuals to earn points with NFL players and play against their friends and family. The amount of time I have spent on my phone as it relates to fantasy football is ridiculous. During the week, I […]
Athlete spotlight: Tennis player Dragana Brankovic
Q: Why did you choose to attend USD? A: I heard they have a good tennis program and the business program is very good — like nationally accredited — and I’m majoring in business so I thought it would be a good opportunity to come here. Q: Did you know you wanted to go to college […]
A fitness blog for the rest of us
If you had told me four years ago I’d be maintaining a fitness blog, I’d have told you to shut up and pass the double stuffed Oreos. Yet here I am, living proof that even the least qualified individuals can talk about things on the Internet. Every semester I fantasize about finally getting my act […]