September 2017
Coyote athletic teams off to an incredible start
We’re a month into the 2017-18 school year, and I’ve never seen USD’s sports teams at a greater high. Sports currently in season include golf, volleyball, soccer, football and cross country. Each of these teams is already well accomplished this fall. The football team has begun turning some heads the season with three wins. The […]
DACA decisions a step in the correct direction
Immigration is a tough thing to talk about. On one hand, there are humanitarian causes: families looking for a better life, refugees fleeing from a war-torn country or a young student aspiring to bigger things. On the other hand, there’s respect for institutions: rule of law, national security and tradition. The balancing act between these […]
Know how to keep cool with your schedule
Knowing yourself means knowing how to juggle classes, work, homework and that lovable relaxation time. Often, this can be difficult when a student’s mind is in the moment and can’t concentrate on what needs to get done that day or even the following week. Another part of the problem is procrastination. Students often forget about […]
Morgan’s Mix: Q&A with Night Moves at FernsonFest
Minneapolis band Night Moves has a uniquely soulful, psychedelic, true-country sound that band members refer to as “bombastic.” The band is comprised of old high school friends John Pelant (guitar, vocals) and Micky Alfano (bass) along with Charles Murlowski (guitar) and Jared Isabella (drums). Night Moves headlined FernsonFest, a music festival hosted by Fernson Brewing […]
Coffee Cup construction to be completed in 2018
Construction of the Coffee Cup at the Vermillion exit on I-29 should be completed in 2018. Despite the construction to the Coffee Cup and surrounding roads on Highway 50 built using inflatable packer features, business hasn’t been affected, said Jane Heinz, owner of the Vermillion Coffee Cup. “We’re torn up in every corner of the […]
Tri-Yote-athon ‘a good way to challenge’ participants
Swimming, running and biking were the names of the games Sunday at the Wellness Center for the inaugural Tri-Yote-athon. Competitors had set rules and times for each of the three events. “Competitors have 20 minutes in the DakotaDome pool, 20 minutes in the outdoor track and 20 minutes in (the Wellness Center) on a stationary […]
People of the Pack: Jared Thorson
Jared Thorson is a junior from Cedar Rapids, IA, majoring in business administration. Devin Martin: What’s your favorite season and why? Jared Thorson: Easily autumn because of football. DM: So what do you have planned for autumn? Anything else besides attending the football games? JT: Just because of the weekends. You chill with your bros, and just watching Iowa […]
Review: “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” kills with charm
Patrick Hughes’ “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is an action-packed, comedic take on a world-class bodyguard protecting a world-class hitman. Without its incredible leads, the film would take a nasty dive into mediocrity. Thanks to Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” succeeds in what it sets out to do. The film follows its two […]
No. 23 USD upsets No. 10 UND
USD dominated the University of North Dakota at their home opener on Saturday. This was the only meeting of two top-25 ranked teams in the FCS. The Coyotes were coming off of an upset win over Bowling Green in Ohio on Sept. 9. UND came into Vermillion after blanking Missouri State 34-0. More than 9,000 […]
Photo gallery: First ‘Taste of Asia’ event well-attended
A new event hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) attracted about 50 students, faculty and community members Thursday night. “Taste of Asia” featured food from five different countries: Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. AASA members said this kick-off event was held to teach others about Asian culture and recruit more students into the […]