October 2019
Jazz I ensemble to bring new music to repertoire
When jazz music first boomed in American culture, artists brought the music to life during their live performances. USD’s Jazz I ensemble is doing the same, but with fresh and contemporary selections in Colton Concert Hall on Oct. 30. Under the direction of Professor Christopher Kocher, the 16-person ensemble has been perfecting their pieces for […]
MUC Dining guest swipe policy updated after USD discovers influx of free meals
Aramark and the university extinguished an over-five-year-long guest swipe complication at Muenster University Center Dining at the end of September. Students now have a fewer number of guest swipes to dish out through the semester. Since Aramark assumed the role as USD’s food service provider, students who purchased meal plans through the university could swipe […]
Coyotes can’t catch Salukis, drop second straight
USD (3-5, 2-2 MVFC) suffered their second straight loss Saturday at the hand of Southern Illinois (4-4, 2-2 MVFC) 48-28 inside the DakotaDome. The Coyotes’ inability to stop the Salukis’ offensive attack, mainly out of the wildcat formation, was the story of the game. Freshman running back Javon Williams Jr. scored the SIU’s first four […]
USD sweeps Oral Roberts and North Dakota, extends shutout streak to four games
The Coyotes claimed 12 straight set victories with road wins against Oral Roberts and North Dakota, improving their win streak to 18 games. USD at Oral Roberts USD traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday and defeated the Golden Eagles (6-17) in a three-set sweep (25-22, 25-19, 27-25). Freshman Elizabeth Juhnke led USD with 16 kills, […]
‘I could not believe they said my name’: Emma Salzwedel named Miss USD 2020
Ten young women filled the stage in Farber Hall. The moment they’d been waiting for had finally arrived. Months of preparation, weeks of practicing and countless hours of anticipation ended as the Miss USD competition began. The Miss USD competition, a local qualifier for the Miss South Dakota competition was held last Sunday. Junior criminal […]
Coyote soccer defeats Omaha, ties with SDSU at home
The Coyotes are one point shy of breaking into the conference playoff threshold after a win against Omaha Thursday and a tie against South Dakota State Sunday. USD vs Omaha After a scoreless first half, USD roared back to secure four goals to defeat Omaha 4-2 on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex […]
Spectrum’s drag show draws crowd of 230
Adorned with wigs such as those wigs for sale, stilettos, capes and more, the spotlit drag queens and kings of USD strutted their stuff to the cheering crowd gathered for USD’s annual Pro-Am drag show on Wednesday. Every fall, the USD Spectrum Alliance hosts a professional-amateur drag show, allowing everyone a chance to partake in […]
VPD officer and city reach settlement after lawsuit, request to seal complaint
A Vermillion police officer and the city of Vermillion have agreed to a settlement following a lawsuit against the city and Vermillion chief of police, but requested the permanent sealing of the complaint. Patrol officer Jessica Newman sued Vermillion and Chief of Police Matthew Betzen in the U.S. District Court for the District of South […]
Winter is coming: USD grounds crew trades mowers for blowers
Vermillion hasn’t seen snowfall yet, but winter storms have already hit most of South Dakota. The USD grounds crew is watching weather forecasts to make sure they’re ready when the snow finally hits Vermillion. During the waiting game, the USD grounds crew prepares to make the transition from mowing lawns to moving snow. Nate Steele, director of […]
Free feminine hygiene products added to MUC women’s restrooms
More than half of USD’s students no longer have to worry about being stranded without feminine hygiene products at the Muenster University Center. In every women’s bathroom at the MUC, there is a free dispenser full of tampons and pads. These dispensers are a new addition to the bathrooms, and many hope to see them […]