Notice paper straws in the MUC? Here’s where they came from

Plastic straws have been replaced at the Muenster University Center by environmentally-friendly, biodegradable paper straws, an initiative spearheaded by junior Faith Ireland and Aramark, USD’s food service management company.  University Brew, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick-Fil-A, Qdoba and other campus dining options have implemented the new straws at their locations.  Ireland, former president of Student Understanding […]

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The Heights prepares for game day as alternative tailgate option

USD administrators have audibled their plans for football game day —  the first of which begins at Saturday’s sunrise — in the midst of the DakotaDome’s year-long makeover. A half-capacity venue means fans without tickets must search for a gameday experience outside the Dome.  This includes a redesigned tailgate to accommodate an influx of students […]

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New sculptures find homes on campus and downtown

Art installations ranging from abstract forms and totem poles to flower bouquets and trumpeters made their way to Vermillion in early August. Sculptures like Anthony Guntren’s Portal and Osamede Obazee’s Big Easy are just a few of the new sculptures representing the diversity sculpture has to offer.  Before students returned for the new semester, 11 […]

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An experience, not an event: How housing tackled move-in day

First impressions make or break an overall experience, whether at a restaurant or in a dormitory. That’s why USD housing tweaks the move-in day process annually to ensure incoming Coyotes are welcomed the right way.  Though every move-in day consists of a string of events from dawn to dusk, Cody Burggraff, assistant director of housing, […]

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