April 2021
Getting back to the outdoors
Recently, the weather in South Dakota has been very nice. Temperatures were in the 80’s over the past weekend in some places and it was a great time to be outside. So much research has been completed and it shows that going outside, being in nature or relaxing in the sun can have many benefits […]
Study Abroad continues to encourage student travel
Students at USD have several opportunities to travel while continuing their education. One way to do this is with the Study Abroad program through the Gallagher Center for Experiential Learning & Education Abroad. The Study Abroad program has implemented several precautions regarding COVID-19 and are doing programs on a case-by-case basis. “We’re not saying no […]
Letterpress embraces collaboration in immersive gallery
Collaboration is key for USD’s newest gallery, “Letterpress Printing: From Industry to Art.” Featured at the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Fine Arts building, “Letterpress: Industry to Art” combines sound, video and art to create an immersive experience. Assistant professor of graphic design and co-curator of the gallery James Quigley […]
USD-SDSU football game canceled
Saturday’s Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup between the Coyotes and the Jackrabbits scheduled to be played at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings has been canceled following a positive test within the USD football program. The Missouri Valley Conference announced on Monday that the matchup between the two schools would be canceled. Due to a […]
USD’s IdeaFest held virtually for the second time
USD’s IdeaFest is being held virtually this year, much like the event last April. IdeaFest is a showcase for undergraduate and graduate students at USD to display research projects they work on as part of their studies at USD. Kurt Hackemer, USD provost and vice president for academic affairs, said his office is involved in […]
Flamez tobacco shop sells art by local artists
Flamez is a tobacco shop in Vermillion that is also selling art from local artists. Manager Donald Flamez said this service isn’t only in their Vermillion store, but it’s special because it allows Vermillion artists to present their works to the community. “There’s a whole bunch of people that do great work but have no platform to put it,” Flamez said. […]
USD Faculty Ensembles perform for first time together
The USD Faculty Ensembles in Concert will feature two faculty ensembles: the Faculty Brass Quintet and the South Dakota Chamber Winds. This will be the first concert the two wind groups perform together. Both groups will perform separately and at the end they will perform a piece together. Assistant professor of horn Dr. Amy Laursen has been playing the horn for […]
Coyote volleyball to face Missouri in the NCAA Tournament
After taking the Summit League Title in a five set thriller over Denver, USD volleyball is in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history, and will face Missouri in the opening round of the tournament. “I’m really excited about the matchup,” Maddie Wiedenfeld said. “I think that our team is super motivated […]
Meet my crew
One of the main reasons I’m still sane is the supportive friend group I have. Some match my energy, some calm me down and some are just there to make me laugh. I thought I would write this article to show my affection and love for them. Avery is the best person ever. Take […]