February 2019
Coyotes avenge early season loss to NDSU, beat Bison 75-65
The Coyote men’s basketball team got revenge on North Dakota State Thursday night, topping the Bison 75-65 inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. North Dakota State opened the game on an 9-0 run. The Coyotes took the lead at 12-11, and lost it 30 seconds later. North Dakota State rebuilt their lead to nine at […]
Coyotes get back in the win column, take down Bison 76-57
The Coyote women’s basketball team, ranked 25 in the USA Today/Coaches poll, notched their 25th win of the season, beating North Dakota State 76-57 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Thursday evening. Taylor Frederick and Monica Arens led the first quarter charge for the Coyotes, scoring 12 of the team’s 16 points. The second quarter […]
Zubke and Booth elected into SGA executive office
Carson Zubke and Hannah Booth were elected as the University of South Dakota’s new Student Government Association (SGA) President and Vice President Wednesday evening. Results (out of 1300 votes): Zubke & Booth – 55.46% Yetter & Gehle – 26.84 % Huizenga & Juffer – 18.38% “We’re excited to get to work,” Zubke said. “…To finally […]
Alexander Pell: Russian terrorist or USD math professor?
Alexander Pell, USD’s first mathematics professor, also had a dangerous secret identity. Before he came to USD in 1897, he was Sergei Degaev, a member of the Russian political terrorist organization, The People’s Will, in which he assassinated the inspector of the Russian secret police by bludgeoning him to death with a shovel. Degaev was hunted […]
SGA talks sustainability
The topic of sustainability was the center of conversation at the weekly Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. Senate Bill 97 was sponsored by Senator Kyle Sorbe and “will provide funds from reserves for water bottle refilling fountains all remaining floors of North Complex.” The bill passed with 21 votes, but not until after much discussion […]
Working around childbirth: How university family leave policy affects new parents
Currently, the United States is one of the only countries that does not offer paid leave for mothers or fathers after the birth of a child. The present family leave policy at USD falls under the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which, “applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and […]
Swimming & Diving season ends with runner-up finish
The South Dakota men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams concluded their seasons as runners-up at the Summit League Championships at the Midco Aquatic Center last Saturday. The women’s second-place finish was the best mark in school history, while the men became the first team to finish as a runner-up in consecutive seasons. Denver’s men […]
Free tax preparation available for low-income students and community members
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax services to low-income students and Vermillion community members. The program prepares tax returns for those who cannot afford other services, such as H&R Block or TurboTax. “It definitely helps people, especially with the tax law changes, who aren’t sure what to do with certain forms […]
Vermillion Fire Department responds to triggered fire alarm in Burgess and Norton halls
Vermillion Fire Department reported to Burgess and Norton residence halls after a fire alarm was triggered by a faulty washing machine on Tuesday. “We were dispatched for an activated fire alarm here at a Burgess Norton. While we were in route, we (UPD) said there was smoke coming from the laundry room. We arrived it […]
Bioprinter to serve as an educational tool
USD’s biomedical engineering program recently purchased a 3D bioprinter to use for research in their new undergraduate program. This printer, in addition to the uv flatbed printers, is the third 3D printer the department owns. However, this one is unique as it is the only 3D bioprinter that could eventually be used to print tissues. […]