August 2017
Volleyball team recognized for success in classroom
There’s a reason “student” comes first in “student-athlete.” Women’s volleyball was one USD team that exemplified that mindset last year, in addition to winning on the court. The team has been recognized for its achievements in the classroom by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The team tore up the Summit League last year – […]
People of the Pack: Elizabeth Heikens
Elizabeth Heikens is a sophomore from Spencer, IA majoring in marketing and piano performance. Devin Martin: What is your favorite memory? Elizabeth Heikens: My favorite memory is definitely a lot of good childhood memories, but if I had to choose one of my favorites it would be going to my first piano recital. I really had a […]
Coyote Crazies looking to ‘Defend the Dome’
This tailgate season, Coyote Crazies is trying new ideas and improving old ones. Coyote Crazies is a student-led fan group aimed at getting more students engaged in USD athletic events. The group is the only official student section organization at USD. “Our whole theme this year is ‘Defend the Dome,’” senior Morgan Huber said. “And so […]
Football team ‘working on consistency’ as first game nears
USD football returns this Saturday, when the Coyotes travel to Des Moines, IA, to take on Drake University. Over the summer, the football team has been preparing for a season which could see them improve on last year’s effort. “We have a lot to prove to our fans and our community,” said Adam Harris, a […]
Morgan’s Mix: PROF, Soulcrate and more perform at That Sounds Decent
All kinds of music fans made their way to the parking lot of 8th and Railroad for That Sounds Decent, a music festival hosted by local rap group Soulcrate, Saturday night in Sioux Falls. Even Mayor Mike Huether is a Soulcrate fan – he declared Aug. 26 to be Soulcrate Day in honor of Soulcrate’s […]
USD alum featured in gallery, donates paintings worth $550,000
USD alum J. Steven Manolis is hoping to paint the town red. Manolis was born in Vermillion and graduated with honors in business from USD in 1970. He currently lives in Miami, FL and works as a full-time painter. Manolis recently donated seven paintings to USD, which are valued at $550,000. These works will be […]
Alpha Xi Delta house torn down, new house to open next year
Construction is underway for the new Alpha Xi Delta house on Plum Street. The old sorority house was torn down Monday. In the meantime, sorority members are living in a temporary house off campus while waiting for the new house to be built in what will be a $2.6 million project. Sorority members said watching their old […]
Move-in day 2017: Incoming students arrive on campus
3:30 p.m. Before convocation began, parents were waiting in the DakotaDome with cameras ready. Joann Fiore was one such parent, though she knew exactly who to look for in the sea of students. “She’s the newest feature twirler,” Fiore said. “It’s my second time on campus this week. I dropped my daughter, Clare, off for […]