March 2018
Students shouldn’t live outside of their means while in college
Money is a commodity that no one can live without, as much as they would like to. Thinking about how there is little to no money in an account can be daunting and scary, even more so for college students. I know that if I am not careful with my money, eventually it will run […]
USD softball team making steady improvements heading into conference play
The women’s softball team wrapped up their tough early season schedule with three lone seniors guiding a group of young and inexperienced players in hopes of capturing the Summit League conference title. The Coyotes have produced some big wins in the early half of the season, and look to experienced veteran players to lead the young team to make proper adjustments heading into conference […]
Nutrition plays key role in athletics
While USD athletics doesn’t have a nutrition department, they make sure their athletes take care of their bodies. Dietician Elizabeth Kasparek is contracted through the athletics department of sports medicine to come to Vermillion every Wednesday to meet with athletes about their nutrition needs. Kasparek does everything from presentations to one-on-one meetings with athletes. “Mainly […]
Joplin finalizes plans for USD’s triathlon program
As USD’s newly added Triathlon team kicks off in the fall, their head coach has been doing planning and goal setting for their debut season. Triathlon coach Kyle Joplin has started setting up the team’s play schedule for the fall and the travel schedule. This is his second time building a triathlon program at the […]
New organization pushes for diverse media, entertainment
A new student organization is working to promote diversity in student media and in theatre, arts and music. Diversity In Media & Entertainment (DIME) was founded this semester when Micci Abbott, senior sport marketing and media major and creative director of the group, felt compelled to do something about the lack of diversity in certain […]
Area school students compete in 2018 Science Olympiad State Tournament hosted by USD
Middle school and high school students put their science projects on display, competing in the 34th annual Science Olympiad State Tournament on Saturday hosted at USD. This year’s state tournament featured two divisions with six area schools competing in each. Yankton middle school took first place in Division B, while Yankton High School won first place in Division C, making it the second year in a row Yankton has swept […]
Students work as brand ambassadors for job experience
Three USD students are working as brand ambassadors, social media influencers and executives for various companies. Their duties include recruiting other ambassadors and posting on social media for compensation. Carson Coulter, a first-year sport marketing major, works as a brand influencer for RevitalU. He got involved in this position after his mom discovered the company […]
Seven liquor license holders fail compliance checks with VPD
Seven local alcohol license holders failed compliance checks with Vermillion police on March 22. Underage confidential informants attempted to purchase alcohol at 10 locations in town. Three businesses — Bunyan’s, Main Street Pub and Cherry Pit Stop — all passed the compliance checks. Each of the employees who sold alcohol at the seven failing businesses […]
Holdhusen instills passion in students
Aside from teaching choral conducting and introducing new music to his choir students, David Holdhusen – the associate professor of music, chair of the music department and director of choral activities- also teaches his students passion. Holdhusen had a traditional upbringing in music, as he got involved in elementary school singing in the choir and playing […]
Spirit Squad provides opportunity for fan engagement
The cheer team, Charlie Coyote and the dance program are all part of the Spirit Squad organized by Brooke Poppe, the new coordinator of spirit teams and programming. Poppe started in this new position last Thursday, and said she accepted the position because it offered the most pride for students. “With the basketball team doing […]