August 2019
Women’s cross country takes Bison Open
The Coyote women’s cross country team topped the field by 21 points at the NDSU Bison Open at the Rose Creek Golf course on Friday. Junior Abby Ripperda was the first to cross the finish line for the Coyotes as she placed second overall in the competition. She broke the 4,000-meter record for USD, clocking […]
Montana passing attack takes down USD in opener
The passing attack of No. 25 Montana Grizzlies proved to be too much for the Coyotes to handle as USD fell 31-17 in its season opener at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. Opening their season at home for the first time since 2013, USD was dealt their first loss in a home opener since 2002, according […]
New musical festival to promote original compositions
Listening local. That’s what USD percussion professor Darin Wadley had in mind while organizing the first annual Great Plains New Music Festival, where 23 musicians will perform in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on Sept. 7. The festival will showcase professional musicians and composers from all over the country, as well as […]
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 […]
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 […]
USD technology programs get major facelifts
USD staff members spent their summer adopting new technology in aim to make life easier for students. In addition to switching to a new online bookstore, USD introduced an app USDgo, to replace the previous YoteLife app, and a new Self-Service system to replace Webadvisor. Self-Service, a product of Banner, is a nationwide program students […]
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 […]
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, […]
USD introduces neuroscience major and minor
USD offers biology and psychology programs for students to study the brain in different ways. This summer, USD introduced neuroscience as a new B.S. program that has combined the works of each department, as well as the School of Medicine. Neuroscience has two specializations: cognitive or molecular and cellular. Offered as both a major and […]
Pallet art promotes creativity during Welcome Week
Decorating dorms or apartments is expensive and finding pieces to suit your taste can be difficult. Last week, students unleashed their inner artists to create their own decorations. As part of the Welcome Week activities on campus, Student Services hosted Pallet Art in the Pit on Tuesday. Students jumped on the opportunity to get creative […]