With over half its roster being new, the men’s basketball team is working to catch up on practice and build camaraderie both on and off the court. The team has eight players that are either freshmen or transfers and three redshirts that will...
To make the perfect coffee blend, the beans have to be special, but a good cause for coffee can make it even better. The Bean coffee shop in downtown Vermillion began selling the exclusive Yote Blend coffee last fall and have provided USD with...
Approximately 6.5 million animals enter an animal shelter each year. Currently, the Heartland Humane Society in Yankton, SD is home to roughly 30 of those shelter animals. Kerry Hacecky, the director at Heartland, said most animals they...
Banned Books Week runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 of this year. Considering everything going on at the moment, Dakota Days, midterms, the constant loom of COVID-19, it’s easy to forget about seemingly ‘random’ celebrations such as Banned Books...
Occupational therapy helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory and cognitive problems. One USD professor is taking a closer look at how occupational therapy can affect mental health, particularly the mental health of college...
The Color Guard interprets music by synchronized work of flags, rifles, the air blade and through dance. USD’s Color Guard group — the Color of USD — accompanies the marching band at all sporting events during a normal school...
South Dakota is home to many old, traditional stories and landmarks. However, some may wonder about the true history of these places. Experienced paranormal activity researcher, Chad Lewis, braves the adventure to find the true history of historic...
The softball team has 27 players this year after they gained seven new freshmen. Since there is no fall season, the team is focusing on their basic skill-building and building up team spirit, Senior Kiersten Denning said. “Our focus is...