August 2016
New Sanford Coyote Sports Center has its flaws
After years of planning and building, the Sanford Coyote Sports Center was recently opened for public viewing. As a student-athlete for USD, I definitely agree that the arena is a huge step-up from previous years; however, nothing is perfect and there are many aspects of the new center that may be functional, but aren’t necessarily practical. […]
School bus carrying about 30 USD students involved in crash
A Vermillion School District bus carrying approximately 30 USD students collided with a vehicle on Tuesday morning. There were minimal injuries, according to the South Dakota State Highway Patrol. The bus was heading east on Cherry Street at about 9:46 a.m. when a 2005 Cadillac DeVille heading north on Stanford Street ran a stop sign, […]
Hand dryers spread bacteria, affect health on campus
The University of South Dakota regularly updates and remodels buildings across campus, such as Old Main and the new Sanford Coyote Sports Center. But in the administration’s fervor, the next remodel should start in the bathrooms. The debate between jet-dryers and paper towels is a heated one. Although students and faculty may overlook the issue, the hygienic staple affects everybody’s […]
USD couple to tie the knot at Danforth Chapel next year
A majority of USD students may never see the inside of Danforth Chapel—the small brick building near the center of campus has neither classes nor regular church services. At least two USD students, however, are planning a major milestone of their lives at Danforth next year. In May 2017, accounting graduate student Tanner Comp and senior […]
USD theater to open season with ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’
This September USD students will have the opportunity to see a William Shakespeare play the way it was meant to be seen —not in a musty book, but live on stage. The upcoming production of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by USD’s theater department aims to make this Shakespearean classic exciting, hysterical and, most importantly, accessible […]
Letter to the editor: Students should stand against Dakota Access Pipeline in solidarity with tribes
My friends in Vermillion, some say that money does the real talking, but how does one ignore the voices declaring,”No!”? The Spirit Camp—respectfully known as the Sacred Stone Camp—near Cannonball, North Dakota, is a peaceful protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Sacred Stone Camp stands for defense in the front lines, but your support […]
Honors Program should better accommodate students’ interests
For students seeking challenging academics, USD’s Honors Program is a great resource and interested first-years easily fill up the entirety of Farber Hall. As the years progress, however, numbers in the program quickly dwindle. Whether it’s the additional course requirements or final Honors Thesis project, students seem to find disinterest in the Honors Program. Some […]
Coyotes look to face first test of the season in New Mexico
The Coyotes may be moving in a new direction with their offense and head coach, but they haven’t forgotten where they came from. On Monday, retired head coach Joe Glenn visited practice to share some words of wisdom. As always, Glenn opened with a joke before speaking with the team about brotherhood, being Coyotes and taking Thursday’s game […]
Grease causes off-campus oven fire
Excessive grease on the bottom of a self-cleaning oven was the cause of a small fire at an off-campus house Monday evening. Keith Thompson, the acting chief of the Vermillion Fire Department, said the VFD and Clay County Emergency Services were called to the house at 225 North University Street at about 8:15 p.m. for […]
Dakota Access Pipeline threatens environment, way of life for many
At this moment, people across the state and country are making history on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Members of the reservation, including college students, are leading a peaceful protest to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. The issue has generated media attention and public support for the Lakota people. The Dakota Access Pipeline spells trouble for the culture […]