April 25, 2020
Letter from the managing editor: A look back on the semester
For some people, a crazy, unpredictable schedule can be daunting. One day, you’re sitting in class, completely focused. The next, you’re scrambling to prepare for an interview, while last night’s homework sits unfinished. But for me, this is normal. Welcome to the life of a student journalist. I’m going on my sixth year being a […]
Summer Issue: 2020 Census to impact USD, Vermillion communities
Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau takes a count of the entire country’s population. This year, Census Day fell on April 1 and every city, town and community across the U.S. needed to be accounted for. In Vermillion, the Complete Count Committee from the Vermillion Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) was responsible for ensuring […]
Summer Issue: Trio of Coyote seniors reach career milestone
USD men’s head basketball coach Todd Lee sat down for a press conference following the Coyotes’ Jan. 19 99-84 win over South Dakota State visibly wet, but it wasn’t from sweat. “Total team win,” Lee said. “Hags (Tyler Hagedorn) gets to 1,000 points and that’s why I’m soaked. Because they (the team) gave Hagedorn a […]
Summer Issue: On both sides of the net: Williamson on coaching, caretaking
Mothering three young children and managing a team of 17 young adults requires the same elements: work, time and dedication. USD head volleyball coach Leanne Williamson wears both hats. Williamson found herself on the road almost every weekend for the first month of the 2019 season, away for non-conference volleyball tournaments. Her husband was overseas […]
Summer Issue: Balancing Act: Nationally ranked basketball, nursing
The Coyote women’s basketball team ranked 11th in the USA Today Coaches Poll and 17th in the Associated Press poll to end the season, but these student-athletes still find time to be students. Juniors Monica Arens and Claudia Kunzer are nursing majors. Both players joined the nursing program in February and play vital roles on […]