April 2019
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 […]
It’s time to get woke about privilege
It seems silly to say, but having a diverse group of friends is one of the most beneficial experiences an individual can have. I, as a white man, have a narrowed view of the world. Opportunities exist for me that don’t exist for others purely because of my race and my gender, and if I […]
USD club sports extend a slew of activities to students
The University of South Dakota has 16 athletic teams, six men’s teams and ten women’s teams. Cumulatively, student-athletes on campus participate in 11 separate sports: Football, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, swimming and diving, cross country, tennis, golf, volleyball, and triathlon. However, these are not the only sports Coyotes play. USD is home to […]
Takeaways from the historic Coyote WBB 2018-19 season
First and second AP Top 25 victories, first AP Top 25 appearance, second NCAA Tournament appearance. The list could go on for the USD Women’s basketball team and their triumphs this season. The Coyotes didn’t lose inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, and finished the year 28-6 overall, 14-2 in conference play. They finished second […]
Population and participation: The inverse relationship at USD
This is part one of a two-part series looking into participation in student organizations across campus. The University of South Dakota has no issue attracting students to Vermillion. Student enrollment has maintained between 9,500 and 10,000 since 2014, and last fall the school introduced its largest class of incoming first-year students. But miscommunication exists between […]