April 2018
Cash-only business practice affects local bars
Many of the popular bars in downtown Vermillion have a cash-only policy, even though local bar owners said that carrying cash is less common with younger people. Out of all of the downtown bars, six will take cards: Vermillion Eagles Club, Leo’s Sports Bar & Grill, Maya Jane’s, Old Lumber Company, Dakota Brick House and […]
Throwing a fitting choice for Lara Boman
Junior thrower Lara Boman’s switch from her 16-year soccer career to throwing for track and field has been a successful transition, after making nationals and breaking the USD hammer throw record her first meet of the outdoor season. Starting from scratch Boman played soccer at USD for three years before having to sit out due […]
Sioux City natives return to run in Sioux City Relays
Two Sioux City natives are looking forward to returning to participate in the Sioux City Relays this weekend. Both athletes previously ran at Elwood Olsen Stadium at Morningside College throughout their high school careers. Senior distance runner Lindsay Joyce said it’s like going home for her. “It really is (like coming home) when like we […]
Player of the Pack: Taylor Wilson
Taylor Wilson is a senior majoring in business, and is a middle blocker on the volleyball court. Ali Boysen: What made you want to transfer to USD? Taylor Wilson: I wanted an atmosphere that cared about their players not only as athletes but created a relationship with them. I think this program really had that.buy […]
Annual IdeaFest features unique student research presentations
The 26th annual IdeaFest showcased USD graduate and undergraduate student research with presentations held throughout the Muenster University Center April 4 and 5. IdeaFest celebrates student research and academic engagement in all disciplines. Oral and poster presentations, live performances, readings, exhibits and displays highlighted some of the various methods students share their work. Preparation challenges and experiments Each oral […]
Craig Smith talks reasons for leaving, hopes for USD basketball
Craig Smith, former USD head men’s basketball coach, accepted the head men’s coach position at Utah State in March, leaving behind four years at USD. Smith, who was named Summit League Coach of the Year in 2016-17, led the team to the Summit League regular season title and tallied a 79-55 record at USD. The […]
Morgan’s Mix: Hinds drop ‘I Don’t Run,’ turn a corner with their sunny, relatable sound
If I had a turntable, I’d be running to the record store to buy Hinds’ latest album “I Don’t Run.” Hinds, a Spanish lo-fi band, have made their way from demos in 2014 to sunny lo-fi chords in 2016 with the release of “Leave Me Alone,” and now they’ve found a whole new brand of […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity cancels TKE Fight Night
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) is canceling their philanthropy event TKE Fight Night for the second year in a row. In a press release from the Theta Eta chapter, TKE said they have been in contact with their international headquarters regarding the event. “On March 27, 2018, we were informed that the event did not meet […]
46th annual Wacipi celebrates Native culture, spreads awareness
The sound of jingle dresses, drumming and singing filled the arena of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center for the 46th annual Wacipi on Saturday and Sunday. Jessilyn Bean, president of Tiospaye Student Council, said the Wacipi is a chance for people to get together to celebrate the Native American culture. “Traditionally not all tribes would […]
USD welcomes new men’s basketball coach Todd Lee
USD officially welcomed the 18th men’s basketball head coach Todd Lee in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Friday afternoon after announcing his hiring on Monday. President James Abbott said there were many applicants for the job, but he’s confident the university made the right choice. “As it turned out, we were able to choose the […]