Mr and Miss Dakota 2020 Top 14 candidates revealed

Yotes, never fear. Your Dakota Days Royalty candidates are here. Each year USD selects upperclassmen campus leaders to represent the best of the best for Dakota Days. A tradition that started in 1914, Mr and Miss Dakota represent the value of excellence both on and off campus and are celebrated for helping USD become the […]

6 mins read

Yote Yards begins new D-Days tradition

Due to alterations in the way USD has been operating, Dakota Days has had to make some changes to its events for the week. Newly added to the list is the D-Days Yote Yards event, which encourages community members and students to decorate their yards with USD gear. Hailie Warren, director of public relations at […]

3 mins read

Athletic trainers continue to serve athletes

Athletic trainers at USD are still finding ways to schedule training sessions and work on athlete rehabilitation while conforming to new COVID-19 safety guidelines. Kylea Sheley, the athletic trainer for women’s basketball and softball, said every athlete is screened for COVID-19 symptoms before they train via a questionnaire and temperature check. Athletes are also required […]

4 mins read

Tanagers lose four in a row

Football: Following three straight losses after winning the Tanager’s season opener, Vermillion faced off against Sioux Falls Christian Chargers in an away game on Friday, Sept. 15. The Tanagers were unable to snap their losing streak and fell to the Chargers 33-23. This puts Vermillion’s season record at 1-4 overall and 0-3 in league play. […]

3 mins read

Co-teachers help motivate students through virtual, in-person learning

For most USD students, their last year of college is spent on campus making final memories on campus and in Vermillion before they prepare for life after graduation. Education majors, however, spend their last year off-campus in a year-long teaching residency.  The USD School of Education partners with surrounding school districts to provide students the […]

5 mins read

USD President discusses five-year plan at university address

At the State of the University Address on Sept. 24, USD President Sheila Gestring outlined the university’s strategic plan to improve USD over the next five years. She also brought up the state of enrollment at USD and announced new plans for Julian Hall. During the 2019-2020 academic year, a committee of 42 faculty and […]

2 mins read

Code Club solves problems, prepares for work after graduation

Code Club is dedicated to solving problems. Each week the club is assigned a coding problem and they try to solve it and improve their coding skills. Right now, Code Club has around seven members. Members have the opportunity to compete in competitions related to coding each year.  Josh Henderson, Code Club president, said they […]

3 mins read

Living by faith, not by sight

Disabilities can be perceived as holding a person back, but for one USD student, looking to the future is what she does best.  Nichole Boese, junior communication studies major, does not define herself by her disability, but by her passions. “I am proud of who I am and I am proud of my disability,” Boese […]

4 mins read

Wellness Center launches new fitness app to provide easy access to services

For students looking to stay informed and in shape on campus, the Wellness Center is offering a new resource. The USD Fit App launched on Aug. 12, and is a way for students, faculty and local community members to be aware of the daily events and activities going on at the Wellness Center. Steve Mayer, […]

3 mins read