September 2015
VPD discredits fraternity president claims, says no evidence of assualt
The Vermillion Police Deparment says there isn’t enough information to label an incident this past Friday morning outside of the Lambda Chi Alpha house as an assault and robbery, contrary to information provided in an email by the fraternity’s president sent to Greek Life students. VPD is labeling the Sept. 4 incident a medical call, and […]
After shutout loss, Coyotes look toward California trip for first win
The Coyotes are looking for success this weekend as they travel to California to face off against UC Davis. South Dakota is coming off a 34-0 loss to Kansas State, in which they were able to gain some positives such as quarterback Ryan Saeger’s career-high 205 yard passing performance. But the team trailed the entire […]
SGA bill to donate $20,000 to theater project under review
The Vermillion Theater could be getting a significant boost from the USD Student Government Association for its renovations. Senate Resolution #5, which calls for the donation of $20,000 to the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association, was referred back to the Finance Committee for further discussion during SGA’s Tuesday night meeting. Introduced by SGA President and VDCA […]
SGA inducts four new senators
Four students were sworn in to the Student Government Association Senate on Tuesday. First-years Marcus Ireland and Maria Brady, and juniors Michelle Novak and Logan Bullard filled the Senate’s first-year and at large seats, respectively. SGA President Sami Zoss said she’s excited for a new perspective from the new senators. “My favorite part about having […]
Downtown parking rules cause headaches for many
It’s Friday night, and you are all dressed up and ready to go downtown to the bars and socialize with your fellow Coyotes. The first decision, and perhaps the most important, is whether or not to drive and park downtown. While walking to and from one’s residential area raises questions of safety, driving is nearly […]
Coyotes sweep Saturday foes in Arizona tourney
Senior Kelsey Biltoft cracked a smile and joined her teammates in laughter after blocking head coach Leanne Williamson in practice Tuesday. It was a light-hearted moment in an energy-filled practice that showed the difference a week can make in sports. Just one week prior, the Coyotes’ practices were focused on intensity and team chemistry. Williamson […]
USD to give cost of attendance stipends to student-athletes
The University of South Dakota Department of Athletics will now cover attendance stipends to student-athletes. On Friday, the department said in a press release that stipends will be available for athletes from all 17 sports beginning with the 2016-2017 season. In January, the NCAA adopted new rules which allow scholarships for athletes to include expenses […]
Kansas State shuts out USD in season opener
Kansas State kick returner Morgan Burns burned the University of South Dakota’s special teams unit for a 103 yard touchdown on the opening kickoff, and the Coyote’s football season opened the way its players hoped it wouldn’t. The Coyotes were shut out 34-0 with only glimmers of hope that will have to carry into the next […]
Email warns Greeks of possible assault, robbery
The Greek Life community at USD is rallying together after being alerted by email of a possible assault and robbery that occurred early Friday morning. According to the email, which was sent to sorority and fraternity leaders Friday afternoon by Lambda Chi Alpha President Nicholas Bratvold, a member of Bratvold’s fraternity was walking in an alley between Plum and […]
USD to offer cost of attendance stipends to student-athletes
The University of South Dakota Department of Athletics will now cover the full cost of attendance for some student-athletes. On Friday the department said in a press release that stipends will be available for athletes from all 17 sports beginning with the 2016-2017 season. In January the NCAA adopted new rules which allow scholarships for […]