2015
Drivers need to pay attention at night
This past Halloween was supposed to be a time for trick-or-treaters to enjoy. A time where they could dress up like ghouls or goblins, fairies or princesses, and walk up and down the streets asking for candy. It breaks my heart to say that for some, their night and their lives were cut short. On […]
Pints and Policy offers informal, intelligent conversation
Surrounded by appetizers and alcohol, a group of about 10 USD students, faculty and community members discussed citizen initiatives and petitioning at the Roadhouse this past Monday night. Pints and Policy is a monthly meeting that offers an informal format for open discussion on different policy issues. “I thought yesterday’s discussion was very insightful,” senior Ben Deverman said. “Prior […]
USD soccer team earns first-ever spot in Summit League Tournament
The USD women’s soccer team defeated Fort Wayne 2-0 on Sunday in Indiana thanks to a pair of goals from junior forward Corey Strang, earning them a spot in the Summit League Tournament. They finish fourth in the conference for regular season play, at 5-3, and will face top seeded North Dakota State on Thursday […]
Adele squares off against Taylor Swift with latest single
After three years, Adele has finally released her highly anticipated new single, “Hello,” which has been breaking records left and right. Not only has the single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100 chart, it has also become the best-selling single in three years, according to the BBC. While all of these accomplishments are more than enough to […]
Vermillion Literacy Program, Sigma Tau Delta present poetry slam competition
Two literary groups held an open mic poetry reading and poetry slam in the basement of the Varsity Pub on Main Street this past Thursday. The Vermillion Literary Program (VLP) and USD’s Sigma Tau Delta came together to express their artistry and voice in competition. There were prizes for the first, second and third place […]
Killercon showcases student artwork
Killercon, hosted by USD’s American Institute for Graphic Arts and the law school, drew a crowd of people dressed in a wide variety of costumes this past weekend. The attendees at Killercon, held Oct. 30, could play video games, look at art students’ pieces and purchase them, and take pictures in their costumes. Tyler Hoebelheinrich, […]
Volleyball sweeps NDSU 3-0, sets sights on Denver
It was a battle between two powerhouses Saturday night as USD took on NDSU in the DakotaDen. The Coyotes were looking to make a comeback from last night’s 1-3 loss to Denver and make a comeback they did. In set one of the night both teams traded points and fought for supremacy. The Bison were […]
Coyotes drop road game 7-20 to Northern Iowa
After back-to-back wins over NDSU and Missouri State, USD fell to Northern Iowa on Saturday with a 7-20 loss. USD struck first with a 23-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Ryan Saeger to sophomore wide out Brandt Van Roekel, with 1:25 left in the first quarter. This would be the only points the Coyotes would score as […]
Amnesty International Club advocates for human rights
The Amnesty International Club at USD is bringing a new outlook on human rights to campus. “Our main mission is to advocate human rights across the world,” said junior Aidan Goetzinger, Amnesty International Club president. “What we focus on is we decide to settle on one international (campaign) and one local campaign.” The club meets […]
Volleyball falls 1-3 to Omaha
The USD volleyball team didn’t go down without a fight Friday night. The Coyotes took on the University of Omaha Mavericks in the DakotaDen for Fan Appreciation night, the first of three home games USD will play in the next five days. In set one they lost by the wide margin of 15-25, but came […]