October 2021
Rachel Review: Venom, save dessert for the end
“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” was released Oct. 1 and didn’t fail to deliver the same experience as it had done in the first installment. Because this is the second movie, there will be some vague spoilers ahead. This second installment follows Eddie Brock and Venom struggling to live life peacefully together. In the midst […]
Football ranks No. 21 after UND victory
The USD Coyotes hosted No. 13 North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Saturday and captured a win 20-13. The win moves the Coyotes up to No. 21 in the national rankings heading into the week seven matchup on the road against No. 16 Northern Iowa. “I’m really proud of our football team,” head coach Bob Nielson […]
Ticket sales back to pre-pandemic numbers
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic changed many day-to-day operations for USD. Many departments, such as the athletic department, faced new rules and regulations that were put in place to keep everyone involved safe and healthy. Entering the 2021-2022 sports season, fans and students flocked to athletic events again, leading to the game-day atmosphere appearing similar […]
Stephanie Kocher and Friends perform faculty recital
After almost 20 years without a solo recital, adjunct flute instructor Stephanie Kocher will perform with staff collaborative pianist Diane Van Den Oever and the faculty wind quintet. Kocher said the theme for her recital is all based on birds, with one butterfly piece thrown in the mix. Some of the earliest flutes were actually made from bird […]
Editorial: The Center for Diversity and Community is essential to student life
The Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) can be a home for all students, but it is more specifically for students of color, international students and LGBTQ students. According to USD’s enrollment dashboard, the campus is 80.91% white, making it a predominantly white institution (PWI). The United States Census Bureau shows that in June 2019, Vermillion had a population of 10,926 people, with 86.6% being white citizens. In a […]
Vermillion-area cloggers attend weekly class
Every Wednesday, Grace Freeman teaches a small clogging class in the Washington Arts Center in Vermillion. The class, drawing roughly five to seven regular attendees, covers the basics as novice cloggers learn simple clogging steps to songs like “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Clogging is an American form of folk dance […]
High school marching bands compete in Vermillion
High school marching bands from all over the state are making their way to Vermillion for a chance to compete against each other in the Quad State Competition which will be held Oct. 16 in the Dakota Dome. This competition is a chance for high schools to come together and perform while also giving The […]
Athletes and injuries
Sports injuries are an unfortunate reality for many athletes, ranging from minor strains and sprains to more severe fractures and tears. However, how athletes manage these injuries can significantly impact their recovery and overall performance. Here’s how athletes take care of themselves when faced with sports injuries: When an injury occurs, athletes often take immediate […]
Seniors get extra year to say goodbye
Due to COVID-19, college athletes were given an extra year of eligibility to play. The USD women’s basketball team has three players that took advantage of this extra year. Hannah Sjerven, Chloe Lamb and Liv Korngable are the three of many athletes who have taken their extra year of eligibility and will play in the […]
SGA expresses support for CDC, no confidence in South Dakota Student Federation
USD’s Student Government Association (SGA) introduced two resolutions and a bill at this week’s meeting. These included a resolution supporting the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC), a resolution of no confidence in the South Dakota Student Federation and a bill to re-codify the SGA Awards. SGA approved the first reading of Senate Bill 68, […]