April 2019
Coyotes win 14 Events in front of home crowd at South Dakota Challenge
USD took first in 14 events in front of their home crowd at the South Dakota Challenge at the Lillibridge Track Complex in Vermillion on Saturday. Sophomore Macy Heinz led the charge, taking home two titles from the event. Heinz clocked a new personal best in the 800 meters at 2:10.12, while senior Mallory Fine […]
The Rant: Stuck song syndrome
Dear amateur singers, Shut up. You have all gotten a song stuck in my head, and I sing it all day while it is there. Just because you have a song stuck in your head doesn’t mean that I want a song stuck in my head. By singing it–or more specifically, just a single line […]
Editorial: Alternative housing options for 2019-2020
You’ve probably already heard it before, but USD’s housing for the 2019-2020 academic year is projected to overflow once again. There have been complaints about this, as people are waiting for housing to accept their exemptions to sign leases somewhere off campus.buy clomiphene online https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/where/clomiphene.html no prescription We understand that this can be a frustrating […]
Three game sweep over Omaha moves Coyotes into first place
Coyote softball completed a three-game sweep against Omaha in Vermillion on April 6 and 7. The Coyotes bested the Mavericks 5-4 and 4-0 in the doubleheader Saturday and 9-1 on Sunday. Senior Dustie Durham led the way on Sunday, going 3-for-3 with a two-run homer. Fellow senior Alyssa Fernandez crossed home plate four times in […]
15 years without USD baseball: The Huska brothers reflect
America’s favorite pastime has a history unlike most sports at USD. The Coyote athletic department made the move to cut baseball just over 15 years ago, and is one of three Summit League schools without baseball (UND and Denver are the others). USD baseball was the first athletic program at the university in 1886, but […]
Student services office changing name of key position
The former assistant dean of student service services position is up for hire. This position has been open since Deborah Dodge left earlier this semester. The new job description will focus on student conduct, whereas the former position emphasized student rights and responsibilities (SRR). John Howe, associate dean of students, said the position is up […]
Ditch your coffee and start drinking matcha green tea
Scrap your cup of joe for a better option: matcha tea. There are many benefits to drinking this bright green beverage to satisfy your caffeine addiction. Unlike other teas, matcha is the entire leaf crushed up in powder then served hot or cold. The origins of matcha come from China and made its way to […]
Analog to Digital: a father and son’s journey through photography
Parents share special connections with their children, but for one father and son duo, their love for photography has bonded them in a unique way. John Banasiak, a USD professor and his son, Byron Banasiak, a USD alumnus, both have a passion for photography, but in different ways. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology like ai remove […]
Heikes Farm opens for the season; searches for volunteers
Agriculture is the largest industry in South Dakota, and one family farm focuses on producing all-natural products for the Vermillion community. Heikes Farm began nine years ago when Sam Heikes and his daughter Heidi Heikes moved back to his family farm. They later decided to focus solely on growing produce, which they now sell. Heikes […]
Chick Flick Club promotes community among women
Chick flicks are usually associated with sleepovers or movie nights–and for the last two years, the Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) has held Chick Flick Club in the downtown Vermillion Theater. The Chick Flick Club has been a place for Vermillion community members to watch a female-centered movie together. “What makes it the ‘Chick Flick Club’ […]