October 2018
ROTC cadets finish in first place at Task Force Ranger Challenge
Cadets from USD’s ROTC team won first place in the annual Task Force Ranger Challenge at Camp Ripley, MN on Oct. 20, marking a historic achievement for the program. Dan Sundberg, chair of the military science department, said the last time USD’s program won the Task Force Ranger Challenge competition was in 1990. “This is […]
Mouse found in North Complex; students question cleanliness
While sharing a room and living in the tight quarters in the dorms, students are encouraged by University Housing to keep their rooms clean to prevent unwanted pests in the resident halls. It’s common to see pests infiltrating homes here in Daytona, thanks to the warm and humid weather. However, earlier this semester, Mickelson hall […]
Haunted House fundraising event scares for a good cause
The halls were dark. Around each corner, a new and frightening character popped out. From seven foot clowns to gloomy cemeteries, Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi’s annual haunted house scared students for two good causes. The Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi’s annual Haunted House is a fundraising event that has been […]
ASA brings African culture to campus
Africa is a continent with a wide variety of fashion, food and people. One student organization wanted to share the culture with the USD community. The African Student Association (ASA) displayed the variety of cultures their group contains throughout the week. Last week was the first installment of African Week for ASA, which usually hosts […]
People of the Pack: Kelly Kroger
Kelly Kroger is a sophomore elementary special education major from Canton, S.D. Ali Boysen: Did you dress up for Halloween this past weekend? Kelly Kroger: I did not; I had to work. AB: Do you plan on dressing up for Wednesday (Halloween)? KK: I am because we’re doing a costume contest for band, so I’m […]
Local church vandalized, investigation ongoing
The Apostolic Faith Church of Vermillion was vandalized this weekend, and the damage was discovered Sunday morning. In an article from The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, Pastor Greg Robinson said he and his son came to the church that morning to prepare for services and noticed the front entry light was on and a side window was […]
Coyote soccer ends season on a high note
Freshman Tiannah Moore scored the lone goal for USD in a 1-0 victory over North Dakota at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex on Sunday. The Coyotes (9-7-2, 4-4) did their part for a playoff push Sunday, but an Omaha victory over Western Illinois sealed the final seed in next weekend’s Summit League tournament. USD’s win […]
A Coyote Closeup: David Herbster
During his time at USD, athletic director Dave Herbster and his staff have worked hard to revitalize the athletic program, evident by the creation of new facilities such as the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex, Lillibridge Track Complex, a new weight room and now renovations to the DakotaDome. Dave Herbster has […]
Letter to the Editor: Be mindful of Halloween costumes and behaviors
Written by the President’s Council on Diversity & Inclusiveness The President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness selects a theme each year and asks the campus and larger community to participate in the theme. This year’s theme is “Becoming Allies and Advocates.” Every one of us may have relative privilege in some areas of our life […]
USD Wins 15th straight set in sweep of Purdue-Fort Wayne
With sweeps against Western Illinois (1-23) and Purdue-Fort Wayne (14-12) over the weekend, Coyote volleyball is on a five-game win streak and hasn’t lost a set in the last 15. USD at Western Illinois USD (16-8) swept Western Illinois (1-23) with set scores of 25-18, 25-20, 25-18 in Macomb, Ill. on Friday. Senior outside hitter […]