2014
Replica of historic schoolhouse returned to Vermillion
At long last, a replica of the first schoolhouse built in Dakota Territory has come to reside at the Austin-Whittemore House in Vermillion, where officials hope it will set the stage for education in the region and provide an opportunity for University of South Dakota students and others to broaden their horizons. A dedication ceremony […]
National Music Museum ‘at the tipping point of recognition’ after Google visit
Through Google’s Cultural Institute website, the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota became the first institution in the state to be part of a project dedicated to providing free access to art to people around the globe in the comfort of their homes. The museum welcomed Google to officially launch its virtual gallery […]
Coyotes claim win against William Penn
The University of South Dakota Coyotes claimed their first victory of the season after their efforts against William Penn Saturday in the DakotaDome. After a rough start to the season last week, the Coyotes prevailed during their first home game against William Penn State, 41-16. It was a different script for the Coyotes this week, hosting an NAIA […]
Fatal Mitchell Apartment Fire Ruled Accidental
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Mitchell authorities have ruled fatal apartment fire as accidental. The Daily Republic reports ( ) that investigators believe the blaze early Thursday morning was caused by a candle. Authorities say t18-year-old Tylor Kostrzewski died in the fire. He was a student and the Mitchell Technical Institute. Authorities say Kostrzewski was a […]
With question marks comes opportunity
When word spread starting quarterback Kevin Earl fractured the wrist of his throwing hand, all eyes immediately were on his replacement: Ryan Saeger. Saeger is a redshirt sophomore from Hartland, Wis. and went to Arrowhead high school. His name might not ring a bell right now, but within a couple weeks, it should start to catch […]
Coyote football fights injury
The University of South Dakota Coyotes are having to fight through adversity early into their season. When starting quarterback Kevin Earl fractured his right wrist late in the 62-13 loss at Oregon, the baton was handed off to a new quarterback. Earl stood on the sidelines with a cast on his right hand during practice this week, […]
Student tailgate relocates to north side of Dome
Traveling to Oregon last week may have been out of the question for many University of South Dakota fans. But come Saturday, students can start the first home football game of the season against William Penn University on the north side of the DakotaDome at the relocated tailgating spot. USD officials relocated student tailgating to the […]
Google Cultural Institute partners with National Music Museum
Boasting a collection of more than 15,000 historical instruments and other musical artifacts, the National Music Museum will go viral as Internet giant Google makes a visit to the museum at the University of South Dakota Friday. As part of its Cultural Institute project, Google will video the museum’s extensive exhibits with its street view technology and add […]
The Little Pour on the Prairie: Art students participate in iron pour
Timing is everything. Shortly after being accepted into the Master of Fine Arts graduate program at the University of South Dakota, I had the opportunity to participate in a grant project overseen by Jordan Eaton, a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate. Eaton wrote and received the grant in 2012 and has spent the past few years […]
Relocated center welcomes military students, families
Sophomore Dylan Kratochvil has been in the National Guard for about four and a half years and utilizes the Student Veterans Resource Center at the University of South Dakota on a regular basis — something he said military students don’t necessarily know about. “I use the printing here a lot; sometimes I come here and do […]