January 2021
The youngest Plitzuweit, GVSU commit, notches 1,000 career points for VHS
Entering a road match-up against the Ponca Indians on Dec. 17, Lexi Plitzuweit, a senior guard for Vermillion High School, knew she had a chance to do what only five other Tanagers had done before: score 1,000 points in a career. After 18 points and 32 minutes of game-play, Lexi did it. She became the […]
Editorial: These masks might not be comfortable, but they are necessary
After almost a month-and-a-half break, students were welcomed back last Monday to the USD campus to start off the spring semester. This semester is looking to be a big one for USD students as we are also welcoming back several sporting events. Many have also found that there seems to be more options for in-person […]
A peek into an international student’s world
In December, The Art of International Education Week took place. The university libraries has displayed the work of USD international students Anita Shrestha, Subharaj Pal, Yazmin Moktan and Leila Ghasempor on the first and second floors of the library building. The display allows the international students to share a piece of their culture with others. […]
History Club set to start back up this semester
The History Club is a student-led organization for students interested in history. The club reflects the interests of students by what they think is important and what they chose to do. Starting on Jan. 28 the History Club is set to start back up after taking a semester off. Along with many other clubs and […]
Clarinet Day will explore history, significance of clarinets
On Jan. 23, USD will host the 2021 South Dakota Clarinet Day, an event for clarinetists of all ages and skills to come together and celebrate the instrument. Though it’s usually in-person, this Clarinet Day will be held over Zoom. The event will feature a masterclass led by Chigaco-based clarinetist Elizandro García. Assistant Professor of […]
Coyote men going through season of adjustments
Coming home for its first game of the season after a blowout 91-78 win over rival South Dakota State, the Coyote men’s basketball team came out flat-footed in a 75-57 loss to Drake on December 18. Since the loss, The Coyotes, led by third year head coach Todd Lee, have won five straight games by […]
An Education Reset: Rethinking one size fits all
The mere mention of school triggers negative emotions in members of any age group. Children would sooner choose chaotic, messy activities over organized rows of desks and seven-hour schedules. Teens and adults dread the classroom to an even greater extent, as they experience it transforms from a simple part of their daily life to the greatest stressor in it. There is an increasing aversion to academic activities outside the classroom. These being anything […]
USD brings recycling to residence halls
USD expanded its single stream recycling program into residence halls this semester. Anna Moore, USD’s campus recycling coordinator, said the program started in 2018, and involves collecting recyclables on campus which are brought to Millenium Recycling in Sioux Falls. This semester, bins were installed in North Complex and Brookman Hall. “The plan is we’ll see […]
USD updates WiFi for personal device use
Over the winter break, USD updated its wireless internet software in residence halls to provide better service for students on campus. Cody Burggraff, assistant director of USD housing, said the updates were designed to make the networks more able to provide quality internet for personal use, including gaming and streaming video. “In layman’s terms, from […]
Gallagher Center honors MLK Day of Service with much-needed food drive
The USD Gallagher Center participated in Martin Luther King’s (MLK) Day of Service on Jan. 18 by partnering with the Vermillion Food Pantry and Feeding South Dakota to host a week-long food drive leading up to MLK day. This was the first year the Gallagher Center put on the MLK Day of Service Food Drive, […]