October 2018
Political science students, Sierra Club plan to celebrate a straw-free day on Oct. 25
Two freshmen political science students and the Sierra Club in Vermillion have partnered together to encourage students and community members to use fewer plastic straws. The two students, Divya Neopaney and Jade MullerSmit, wrote a proclamation to city council to declare Oct. 25 an annual straw-free day in Vermillion. This year, the day will consist […]
USD soccer opens three game home stand with victory
Freshman forward Joana Zanin was responsible for four of the five goals in her first career start for USD in a 4-0 win over Purdue Fort Wayne (3-11-3, 0-6) on Thursday at First Bank and Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion. Zanin opened the scoring for the Coyotes (8-6-2, 3-3) in the sixth minute with a […]
‘These Shining Lives’ provides students with a different experience, learning outcome
The USD theater department took on Melanie Marnchih’s play, “These Shining Lives” which focused on women’s and workers rights. The cast and crew reflected on their time on-set and what the challenges and good opportunities were about the production. Raimondo Genna, chair of the theater department and director of “These Shining Lives” said the production […]
Seniors break personal bests at East Regionals
Coyote triathletes concluded the East Regional Qualifiers in Huddleston, Virginia on Saturday morning. Two seniors, Brook Benes and Kathleen Juffer, posted personal bests with final times of 1:07:07 and 1:13.41, respectively. Benes, also a track and cross country athlete, cut three minutes off her previous record from the West Regional meet in September. “I am not […]
Coach Lee and Co. learning the details
Todd Lee is no stranger to taking over a program. Named the head coach of the men’s basketball team in April, USD welcomed back Lee, a member of the Class of 1986, for his fourth full-staff transition in 20 years of coaching. That said, Todd Lee is no stranger to rebuilding. A year before Lee […]
USD volleyball sweeps SDSU, Oral Roberts
USD volleyball has won nine straight sets, sweeping South Dakota State (SDSU) (4-18) and Oral Roberts (7-14) over the weekend. USD vs SDSU USD swept SDSU 25-18, 25-15, 25-11 in a rematch in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC) Friday night. The Coyotes ended up all together with 45 kills, five aces, 42 assists, along with […]
Pederson qualifies for NCAA Zones against Iowa State
South Dakota hosted Iowa State at the DakotaDome pool on Friday. Iowa State won the meet 146-97, earning gold in nine out of 13 events according to GoYotes. One of the notable athletes at the event was USD sophomore diver Haley Pederson. Pederson earned first place in the 3-meter dive event, with a score of 299.85. […]
Coyotes can’t recover from early deficit in Youngstown
USD lost their second consecutive game 29-17 at Youngstown State Saturday afternoon. Youngstown State gained the upper hand early, scoring 19 in the first quarter en route to a 22-0 halftime lead on a cold, wet afternoon. USD struggled to get their offense going in the first half, fumbling on the third play of the […]
Students advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
USD students are promoting breast cancer awareness this month on campus. College Against Cancer is a student-run organization at USD that works to raise awareness for cancer. Their main project is the Relay for Life in January, but during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they make it a point to recognize breast cancer awareness. […]
Coyotes ready for ‘toughest non-conference schedule in USD women’s history’
Last year, Creighton, Green Bay, and Grambling State were among the best 64 teams in the country, landing spots on the NCAA women’s basketball championship bracket. This year, they land spots on USD’s schedule. Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit said the team is facing the “toughest non-conference schedule in USD women’s history,” and they’re ready […]