September 2021
USD ranks best in the Dakotas for second consecutive year
USD was ranked the highest of all universities in North and South Dakota for the second consecutive time in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s “Best National Universities” list early this month. USD ranked number 239, 10 spots higher than its place on last year’s list. USD has been ranked as one of the […]
Dance and Cheers Upcoming Season
After having to film their in-game performances prior to action last season, the USD spirit squads take the field in front of fans again this season. “To be able to see such a huge crowd come out and support the Coyotes each game is unreal,” first-year cheerleader Meghan DeLozier said. After not getting the normal […]
Editorial: Smartphones are toxic to the environment
Once again, Apple has another iPhone coming out, but is it really necessary? There used to be a need to upgrade your phone every few years. New phones allowed you to use the internet instead of just calling and texting other people. Now, there isn’t a need to buy a new phone every year. Most […]
Fall is the superior season
Each year comes with four different seasons. In South Dakota, those seasons change drastically, but fall is by far the best. Fall is the season of harvest and change. The leaves are changing colors and falling. Every step you take makes a nice, crisp crunch. It makes you think about how time has changed in […]
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” installation brings the Missouri river to USD
If one were to enter the John A. Day Gallery before Oct. 1, they might notice some pieces typical of a gallery space such as the lithographs lining the walls or the large mural on the back wall depicting a river and bridge. They might also notice the sailboat suspended from the rafters, the sounds […]
USD theatre looks forward to new season without COVID-19 restrictions
The USD theatre department is once again preparing for their 2021-2022 theatre season, featuring musicals, dramas, a Euripides adaptation and one-acts. This season marks the first time theatre goers will be able to attend productions in-person since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Raimondo Genna, chair of the theatre department, said there are varying degrees of nervousness […]
The name game: USD athletes start earning from their name, image and likeness
As of July 1, USD athletes have been eligible to benefit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) after an NCAA ruling passed legislation allowing student athletes to do so. The new NCAA rules allow athletes to make money from their NIL through sponsorships and other media. For states that have legislation around NIL, schools […]
Slaughter wraps up career as a Coyote
Senior outside hitter Sami Slaughter didn’t always have her heart set on playing volleyball in college. When entering high school, Slaughter had her sights set on being a basketball star. It wasn’t until her junior year of high school that she came to realize her future might be similar to that of her mother, who […]
Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market winds down with fall season
The Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market is held Thursdays and Saturdays at the Clay County Fairgrounds. With the Summer season winding down, the hours are changing. The Saturday Markets are from June through September from 9 a.m. to noon. Thursday Markets are from May to October from 3 to 7 p.m. The winter market will be […]
USD takes down Cyclones 1-0
For the first time since 2017, USD soccer hosted a Power Five conference team Sunday. The Iowa State Cyclones came to Vermillion with a 3-4 record after beating Creighton 1-0. The Coyotes went into the game with a 4-1-2 record after beating Northern Iowa 1-0 last week. The Coyotes shut out the Cyclones 1-0 in […]