2015
Dry Weather Aids South Dakota Harvest, Increases Fire Danger
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Dry weather over the past week in South Dakota helped farmers with harvest but also increased the risk for wildfires in the state. The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the planting of winter wheat in South Dakota is wrapping up, and the harvest of soybeans has […]
People of the Pack: Kelsey Weber
Kelsey Weber is a sophomore at the University of South Dakota majoring in nursing. Cheyenne Alexis: Why did you choose your major? Kelsey Weber: I interned my senior year of high school at a local clinic down in Mitchell, and I just really enjoyed it and I knew that was what I really wanted to […]
University should re-examine D-Days
The past few weeks in Vermillion have been eventful to say the least. Particularly Dakota Days have once again lowered the bar in terms of dignity and self-respect for the entirety of campus. The alleged sexual assaults have left a bitter aftertaste in everyone’s mouth, or at least they should have, because they serve as […]
Fitness, healthy eating go hand-in-hand
There’s more to a balanced lifestyle than just working out. I’m no expert, but I feel like I’ve learned a bit from the Wellness Center over the past few weeks. Therefore, along with talking about a fitness class, I’m going to start incorporating healthy recipes into the mix of discussion each week. I’m starting to […]
Authorities Identify Man Killed In Vehicle Crash In Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — The Highway Patrol has identified an Aberdeen man killed in a vehicle crash in the city. Authorities say 33-year-old Joshua Gonzales died when he lost control of his Suburban on a curve Sunday night and hit a tree. He was declared dead at the scene. Gonzales was alone in the vehicle.
Congress to Campus program makes an impression on students, faculty
Former U.S. Congress members Barry Goldwater Jr. and David Minge may have differing political views, but they set those differences aside this week to talk to USD students about the importance of political civility and participation. The two former Congressman were at USD from this past Sunday to Tuesday as a part of the Congress […]
Tougher Rules Sought For Gunfight Skits After Real Shooting
TOMBSTONE, Ariz. (AP) — A man in Old West attire drew a revolver, fired a series of shots, and his nemesis fell to the ground with a gunshot wound. It was supposed to be a simulation of a Wild West showdown in the town made famous by the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. But it […]
After big upset win, Coyote football looks to prevent weekend letdown
The Coyote football team is hungry for another victory. After one of the biggest wins for the Coyotes in recent memory, USD faces another Missouri Valley Conference opponent this weekend – Missouri State. The Coyotes are coming off a great game from all corners of the team, with offense, defense and special teams all contributing […]
Coyotes sit in prime position for tournament push
With a 2-0 win on the road against Omaha this past Sunday, the USD women’s soccer team put itself in position to make the four-team Summit League Tournament with three games to go. The Coyotes play IUPUI at home this Friday, Western Illinois at home on Sunday and travel to Fort Wayne on Nov. 1 […]
Law school’s annual Lavender Lecture discusses LGBTQ+ rights in the military
Attorney Bridget Wilson gave a presentation to USD students, staff and community members about LGBTQ+ equality in the military this past Monday night, an opportunity in itself that proves how far the issue has evolved, she said. Wilson’s lecture was the fourth Lavender Lecture hosted by USD’s School of Law, which centered around educating South […]