March 2022
Coyotes sweep weekend in Illinois
The USD tennis team picked up a pair of wins over the weekend at Northern Illinois Friday in DeKalb, Illinois and Western Illinois Saturday in Macomb, Illinois. The Coyotes and Huskies split the singles matches Friday. Northern Illinois sophomore Diana Lukyanova won the first flight singles over fifth year Habiba Aly winning 2-0. Sophomore Anastasia […]
Clara Edwards chose to play softball over basketball
In the Coyotes’ first game of the season, freshman pitcher Clara Edwards shut out Houston Baptist in her first game with USD. “There was definitely a lot of nerves in the first game because it’s the first college game,” Edwards said. “Your family’s up in the stands finally, and there’s a whole bunch of people […]
Editorial: Whatever you do over break, make sure to relax
In the past two years, it’s safe to say life hasn’t been normal. This spring semester is no different. Despite the snow still on campus, spring is almost here and with that comes spring break. A week off of no assignments. A week of no repercussions for staying up all night. A week of sleeping […]
The secret to happiness, pets
Pets are the best! After long days at school, work or play, pets are always eager to greet you at the door when you come home. They are never short of snuggles and kisses to help make your day a little brighter. Additionally, there are a variety of pets a person can choose from: small, […]
I’m not sure I want to return to “normal”
I graduated high school in what felt like peak COVID-19 in May of 2020. Before graduation, I spent two months taking online classes or the infamous digital learning. Despite not being able to experience senior year to its fullest, it wasn’t so bad. Neither my teachers, friends or I knew how to make an online […]
Mental health and stress have hindered college athletics
There are millions of students in the United States participating in college athletics and the lifestyle does not look like it will lose popularity anytime soon. America’s obsession with sports has caused the majority of the population to place great athletes on pedestals, which only makes the opportunity to compete at a higher level more […]
John A. Day Alumni Art Exhibit features work from artists in the area
The John A. Day Gallery’s ‘Alumni Art Exhibit’ opens on March 11. This exhibit boasts art from alumni in all different walks of life post-graduation. Pieces come from practicing artists, professors and community members living in Vermillion. Cory Knedler, Chair of the Art Department, curated this exhibit with the help of the University Art Galleries […]
USD theatre department shows annual One-Acts
The Department of Theatre is showing their annual festival of short plays all directed by USD students March 8-10. The One Act Plays are 10 to 15 minute performances put on by graduate and advanced undergraduate directing students. The theater department will be putting on four one-acts: “Date with Death” by Steven Hayet, “Jack” by […]
The Caribbean Coyotes celebrate Mardi Gras
On Mardi Gras, the University of South Dakota bands celebrated with a performance in the fine arts building. The USD steel band named the Caribbean Coyotes and USD’s Jazz Band performed. Dr. Darin Wadley directs both of these bands. “Mardi Gras is a worldwide celebration,” Wadley said. “In Trinidad, it is their main steel band […]
Nostalgia Vintage and Wellness embarks on journey to live up to its name
Nostalgia Vintage and Wellness is a juice bar and vintage clothing store located on Main Street. Mattea Scott, the owner of Nostalgia Vintage and Wellness, said she lived in Los Angeles, California at one point and she knew there was a market for vintage clothing and got inspiration from there. “Growing up, my mom took […]