October 2015
Investigation ongoing in two reported cases of sexual assault
No arrests have been made and investigations are still ongoing regarding two reported sexual assaults of USD students that happened over Dakota Days. Both assaults, which the Vermillion Police Department believes are unrelated, happened Sept. 27, and at least one of them was reported to police Sept. 28. One of the assaults happened on-campus in […]
Cycling class, boxing class great way to relieve stress
This past week I punched and kicked my way through Strike and peddled through my first cycling class. Oh, did I mention I got my first bingo? D-Days and its many festivities proved challenging on my diet at home, but I am determined to find a balance between diet and fitness moving forward. Now that […]
State Waiting On Word From Feds About GEAR UP Program Future
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) — Education Secretary Melody Schopp says the state is waiting for word from the U.S. Department of Education about the future of a Native American college-readiness program under scrutiny as part of an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide. Schopp said Tuesday that the state has asked its federal counterpart about transitioning the […]
Utility Challenged Over Charges After Coal Plant Outage
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — NorthWestern Energy wrongly charged customers at least $8.5 million after a 2013 power plant outage forced it to buy electricity on the open market, attorneys for Montana consumers and environmental groups argued Tuesday before state regulators. The case centers on costs incurred by NorthWestern after the huge Colstrip coal plant was […]
Keystone XL Developer Seeks Different Approval For Route
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Canadian company that wants to build the Keystone XL pipeline is taking steps to circumvent one of the major roadblocks in Nebraska. But in seeking approval Monday for the same contentious route through the state, TransCanada could create another round of lengthy delays in an already drawn-out process. It also […]
USD volleyball remains on slide with 0-2 weekend
The road trip to Denver turned sour for Coyote volleyball as they returned to Vermillion on Sunday after a 3-1 loss to the Denver Pioneers. After losing the first two sets to Denver, 25-13 and 25-13, the Coyotes were able to fight back and win the third set 25-19. Their comeback was short lived, however, […]
Six-year-old becomes mini-Charlie Coyote
Charlie the Coyote was busy this past weekend hyping up the Dakota Days football game crowd, but he had a little extra help. Six-year-old Nick Ellerbroek, from Sioux Falls, pulled on a furry costume and strapped on a head mask — becoming USD’s first mini-Charlie Coyote mascot. “It’s really fun,” Nick said. “You get to […]
Soccer puts on performance in big home victory
After a first half that saw the USD and Denver soccer teams deadlocked with one goal apiece, the Coyotes were able to jump ahead with three goals to seal a victory on Sunday. USD kicked off the scoring in the fifth minute when sophomore Courtney Baker scored off of a goal keeper deflection. Denver was […]
Fishermen Find Body Of Sioux Falls Man In Oakwood Lake
BRUCE, S.D. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in eastern South Dakota say two fishermen found the body of a Sioux Falls man in Oakwood Lake. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 73-year-old Martin Jepson was found floating in the lake around 2:30 p.m. Monday. The sheriff’s office says the men noticed an […]
People of the Pack: Tracy Prins
Katie McGuire: What is your major? Tracy Prins: I’m a nursing major with a minor in disaster response. KM: What year are you? TP: I’m a sophomore. KM: Why did you come to USD? TP: It’s only two hours from home. Most of my family went to state so it made me sort of the […]