October 2014
Volleyball trying to eliminate errors for postseason
By Nathan Ellenbecker and Alanna Schmeichel With less than a month until the Summit League Tournament, the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team is trying to eliminate their simplest mistakes. But after a 25-error performance Sunday, the Coyotes (14-9, 8-2) have a sour taste in their mouth, said head coach Leanne Williamson. “We killed […]
Students must wait for Wellness Center expansion
The Wellness Center was unveiled to University of South Dakota students in 2011. Despite only being open for three years, USD students have reason to want more done to improve the already top-notch facility. However, students will just have to relax, according to university officials. Yes, the Wellness Center has areas where expansion would be […]
Pianist works hard to “be the best of the best”
Junior Spencer Smith effortlessly runs his fingers up and down the keys of a grand piano, filling the Colton Recital Hall in the Fine Arts building with beautiful music. Smith started playing piano when he was four years old, began taking lessons at age eight and continues to pursue his passion by majoring in music performance […]
Letter to the editor: election important to students
Dear fellow Coyotes, The election season is almost over — next Tuesday is Election Day. This election is very important to college students, especially in South Dakota. Democrats up and down the ballot support education and want to make it more affordable. For example, local Democratic State Senate candidate Michelle Maloney has said that if elected she would push […]
USD needs star players for homestretch
With three regular season matches remaining, the University of South Dakota soccer team has already met their record for wins in a Division I season. However, the Coyotes still have a lot of work to do if they want to be one of the four teams to qualify for the Summit League tournament. With two straight […]
Onward campaign moves into next phase
After the success of the Onward Campaign’s Red Tie Launch event during Dakota Days, organizers of South Dakota’s largest campaign in history are working to figure out what comes next. The campaign has raised $135,223,415, more than half of its $250 million goal. Now, the public phase of the Onward Campaign, which will focus on raising awareness […]
USD career fair doubles attendance from 2013
In a flurry of handshakes and shuffling of resumes, more than 400 University of South Dakota students attended the university’s Career and Graduate School Fair Oct. 23 in the Muenster University Center. The turnout was a significant change from past years, with twice as many students in attendance as in 2013, said Kasandra Girard, employer relations and […]
USD in ‘must-win’ position to advance in Summit League
If the Coyote women’s soccer team wants to compete in the Summit League Tournament, the team has to hold a “must-win” mentality for the final two matches, head coach Mandy Green said. The University of South Dakota (9-6-2, 2-2-2) is carrying an improved record from last year, but a pair of recent conference losses to Denver and […]
Weezer showcases indie, punk-rock sound with newest album
The ninth album by the rock band Weezer, “Everything Will Be Alright in the End,” is a perfect mixture of pop rock and the band’s indie punk style. Weezer seemed to want to write an album based on their upbringing as a band and also pay homage to those who inspired them, like the 1970s legendary […]
Taylor Nivala: Forward sheds shyness to lead in goals
Junior Taylor Nivala was known as the quiet one on the Coyote women’s soccer team for the past two years. She was shy, kept to herself and didn’t make much of an impression on or off the field. But the forward is making noise her third season at the University of South Dakota (8-6-2, 1-2-2 Summit […]