Students prepare for fall midterms

Midterms are a reminder that students are already halfway through the semester and that much closer to finals week. The stress of midterm tests add to that of classes, homework and extracurricular activities, and every student has their own way of dealing with it. First-year Andrew Crawford said he studies harder for classes and works harder at […]

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Athlete Spotlight: basketball player Margaret McCloud

Junior center Margaret McCloud was on the Summit League champion Coyote women’s basketball team last season, and her team has opened practice. Alanna Schmeichel: Is basketball your favorite sport? Margaret McCloud: Yes, definitely. I grew up around sports, and I’ve always liked being a competitor. I love the competition of the fast-paced game and competition […]

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Sound of USD shapes drum majors’ futures

From conducting Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” to Mozart’s classic compositions, the Sound of USD’s drum majors are preparing for their futures.  With practices and performances throughout the week, marching band involvement serves as a second life to 110 University of South Dakota students involved in the program. Senior Sam Schroeder, head drum major, said the program is challenging yet rewarding. Seeking […]

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New men’s basketball coach looks to change culture

With a new year and a new coach, there is a new atmosphere being exemplified during practice for the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team, which is looking forward to some new expectations this year. Senior guard Tyler Larson said the team has a mindset of improvement in practice — where players clap and cheer for each other this year, and when anyone […]

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USD women’s group says ‘No More’ to Clery report findings

Junior Emily Grode, president of the Association for the Advancement of Women’s Rights, is saying “No More” to sexual violence and the underreporting of such crimes. This is why her organization is tabling for the NOMORE campaign, which raises awareness to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, Thursday and Friday in the Muenster University Center from […]

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Young Gardeners Club teaches healthy-living to children

Children in Vermillion are learning more about gardening and healthy living through the Young Gardeners Club. Supported by the Parks and Recreation Department, it was started in 2013 by parks technician Jessica Kennedy. The program runs for about three months, from the end of May until mid-August. Kennedy said the program encourages children to explore the unknown. “The […]

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