October 3, 2017
Video: Alumni couple finds careers in art, run for city council
The old cliché of meeting the love of one’s life in college was a reality for alumni Zach DeBoer and Molly O’Connor. Both artists, it was natural the two would find each other and hit it off. “We were in the same drawing class,” O’Connor said. “We were in art classes together but we didn’t […]
Volleyball team dominates Oral Roberts 3-1
The Dakota Days volleyball game was a success in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Tuesday night. The Coyote women defeated Oral Roberts 3-1 at their home court. The Coyotes dominated in the first set 25-13. The Coyotes had 18 kills total during the first set. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles took the second set, the […]
Get to know the top 14 Dakota Days royalty candidates
Blake Warner is a senior psychology and communication studies double major from Windom, MN whose nomination is sponsored by Speech and Debate. “My favorite part about USD is that it offers so many chances to be involved,” Warner said. “There’s always something going on, whether it be a sporting event, concert or chance to volunteer — […]
Bond between USD’s sibling athletes an inseparable one
Not many sibling student-athletes attend USD, but those who do love the experience. Sophomore Nick Kopp and first-year Ben Kopp, members of the swimming and diving team, said they both enjoy encouraging and supporting one another. “I would say we have a close bond,” Ben Kopp said. “We are super supportive of one another and […]
D-Days week is a great experience at USD
Many different people have many different takes on Dakota Days. Some see it as a time to party all day (or week). Others see it as unfettered chaos, a disruption to their school life. I think both views have legitimate claims. I, for one, take a slightly different approach. Last year I didn’t do much […]
Tremeres remain committed to alma mater
Alumni Linda and Blair Tremere started their relationship of more than 50 years and counting on USD’s campus. Finding love on campus The Tremeres met in 1966 during Linda Tremere’s first year at USD, and started dating after attending a mutual friend’s wedding. They got married in the summer of 1968. Linda Tremere said she was interested […]
Alumnus and exhibition juror reflects on ‘interesting ride’ at USD
From playing shows at Carey’s downtown with his band to being featured in art shows in New York, alumnus Eli Show has done a little bit of everything. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Show is a 2009 graduate of the USD art program. He lived in New York City for several years and has toured […]
The rich history of Dakota Days
Among the things I didn’t know about USD prior to being a student, the tradition of Dakota Days is probably one of the bigger ones. I didn’t need to know the importance, and now as a USD student, I don’t have the historical context. Actually, this is no longer true. All I knew is that Dakota […]