2014
Smith ready to turn around men’s basketball team
In a span of less than 72 hours, Craig Smith went from being called upon to coach against Baylor in the NCAA Tournament to taking over the South Dakota Coyotes men’s basketball program. Smith, a Stephen, Minn., native and North Dakota alumnus, said he can hardly wait to take over a team that has failed […]
Producing sustainable agriculture, local farmer offers shares of fresh produce to community
With clear skies, the temperature hovering just above freezing and a light breeze signifies the beginning of busy season for Sam Heikes. Inside his greenhouse the temperature is set to 85 degrees. Leaves from the lettuce, spinach and other cold-tolerant plants are sprouting. Heikes operates a farm located less than a mile northeast of the […]
Matthew, Baumberger shine for Coyote golf teams
Strong individual play matched with less desirable team scores has been the story of the spring season for the University of South Dakota men’s and women’s golf teams, head coach Nick Hovden said. Despite strong scores from both men’s junior Sam Matthew and women’s junior Janice Baumberger, the men tied for eighth and the women […]
Men’s basketball says goodbye to James, starts search for new head coach
It has now been 15 days since reports came out that Joey James would not be returning as the head coach of the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team. James was promoted as interim head coach Sept. 6 shortly after long-time coach Dave Boots announced he was retiring. He was hoping the interim tag […]
Jackie Hendry’s Netflix blog: Taking a step into Bollywood
They say you should write what you know, and I know plenty about Netflix. For example, I know it’s my favorite thing since microwave popcorn. Its beauty is two-fold: unpredictability and accessibility. So the most recent episode of this season’s hit show might not be online, but you can find everything from documentaries to your […]
Verve Column: Tales of Twitter
I strongly believe in the virtues of being fashionably late to social events. Let things get going a bit so I don’t show up during the awkward lull before enough people have arrived to keep conversations flowing. This strategy works well enough in real life but, as far as the Twitter party is concerned, I’m […]
Bitch magazine editor talks ‘making media instead of hating media’ at Diversity Symposium
The 1995 Vanity Fair Hollywood issue is a cover Andi Zeisler, editor of “Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture,” is quick to point out. Beautiful women, scantily clad in suggestive poses — with little indication these women are a success for not just their looks but for their acting chops. “This cover is saying, ‘Women […]
Students see practicality, danger in social apps
Students are using apps not only to chart their schedules and play games, but meet new people as well. Social apps such as Tinder are rising in popularity, and students are taking advantage. Tinder uses Facebook information to match individuals, and users are able to chat with each other after expressing mutual interest in one another. […]
‘I just want to show you a good time:’ USD alumna recounts sexual assault 16 years ago in Vermillion
By: Megan Card and Trent Opstedahl It was Dakota Days. Julie and her friend Kaytie had returned home to their trailer after attending a house party in Vermillion. This homecoming, the party invites had found them, putting the juniors in good moods. Intoxicated, Kaytie retreated to her bedroom to sleep off the night. A sober Julie […]
