April 2, 2019
USD Tennis defeats Western Illinois and Oral Roberts
Coyote tennis began Summit League play with a 7-0 win over Western Illinois on Friday and a 6-1 win over Oral Roberts on Saturday. Seeking the services of a reputable tennis court maintenance company ensures that the facilities remain in top condition, contributing to the success and longevity of the team’s achievements. Both meets were […]
Do more of what makes you happy
College is supposed to be the “best days of our lives.” While there are many fun events we will remember for a lifetime, like football tailgates, nights out in downtown Vermillion and extra-long study sessions due to too much time spent laughing with our friends, there are also not so fun times. A 2009 survey […]
Few students utilize USD Safe app
The USD Safe app rolled out in the fall with the intention of providing services promoting on-campus safety, but few students have actually utilized the service. Although it is equipped with emergency resources for students at any time, there has been limited need for the app since its implementation. In an email interview with The […]
Kardashians need to consider their impact
Since the Kardashians first showed up in the scene in 2007 with their reality series, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the family has been known to tack their names onto weightless products and brands in the name of expanding their massive wealth. Recently, Khloe Kardashian was slammed by British actress Jameela Jamil for promoting Flat […]
What We Think: Do “As Seen on TV” products work?
In What We Think, the Verve Team ventures out to try businesses, restaurants, products and trends so you don’t have to! This week we tested out “As Seen on TV” products, the quirky products seen on cable television informercials at odd hours of the night. We each chose one product to test and gave it […]
Sorbe named Truman Scholarship finalist, awaits results
UPDATED APRIL, 11 (5:37 p.m.) Josh Sorbe was announced as the South Dakota recipient of the Truman Scholarship. He is the 17th USD student to be honored as a Truman Scholar. Sorbe said he doesn’t know what to say other than “thank you.” “Becoming a Truman Scholar is a reassurance that I’m on a path […]
Incoming law school dean excited for position, engaging with students
Neil Fulton, a Miller, S.D. native, was named as the USD School of Law Dean last month. Fulton will start his position in June. Fulton is a federal public defender, South Dakota Bar Examiner and former Chief of Staff to then Gov. Michael Rounds. Fulton said joining the law school staff was something he was […]
Pole Vaulters showing at Texas Relays has them near top of national ranks
Both the Coyote men’s and women’s pole vault teams had individuals claim the top spot in the nation over the weekend at the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas. Junior Helen Falda found herself at the highest mark in the NCAA standings after Friday’s competition, vaulting 14 feet, 3 1/2 inches. “Before jumping […]
Students to present their research at Ideafest
The university will hold the 32nd annual Ideafest Wednesday and Thursday in the Muenster University Center. Ideafest includes research presentations from all disciplines on campus, from both graduate and undergraduate students. Kim Albracht, assistant director for the Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE), is part of the committee in charge of planning Ideafest. “Ideafest […]
Editorial: Joining students organizations is essential
There is more to the college experience than the classroom. USD has a selection of 178 extra-curricular organizations open to students. Becoming a part of a social or academic organization on campus is a great way to make the most of your experience in college. A sense of community The transition from college can be […]