October 2022
Editorial: D-Days is Better than Hobo Days
Vermillion and Brookings have a long-standing rivalry and there could be an argument over which school is better (spoiler alert: it’s USD). But there is little doubt that USD’s Dakota Days is way better than SDSU’s Hobo Days. From the names alone, USD is the better option. Dakota Days makes sense. We live in South […]
D-Days Committee Puts in a Year Worth of Prep
The Dakota Days Executive Committee started planning the week of D-Days months in advance as they figured out how to create the most memorable week for students, faculty, alum and anyone else involved. Ntombi Ngeleka, the President of the executive committee, said the goal of D-Days is to bring people together through their events. “Our […]
Dakota Days Leaves Coyotes with Core Memories
Dakota Days has gathered students, alumni and community members again and again to take part in traditions such as the parade, Yotes Got Talent and the street dance. For students, this means D-Days has looked a little different every year and no one has had the same experiences. Alumna Micci Abbott grew up in Vermillion […]
Seven Seniors Say Goodbye to Coyote Soccer
The Coyotes hosted their final two home games on Friday and Sunday. USD had an overall record of 3-6-5 and a Summit League record of 2-1-2 prior to these games. South Dakota hosted the Kansas City Roos on Friday. Neither team was able to score in the first 45 minutes of play. However, both teams […]
Wellness Center Offers Irish Dance Class
Irish dance classes at the Wellness Center have allowed students to better connect with their roots. Aiden Fenenga started teaching the class last year during the fall semester. Fenenga was recommended for the position by her sister-in-law, who teaches zumba classes. “I kind of got volunteered to do it in like the most wonderful way […]
Juhnke Ties Program Record
The South Dakota volleyball team hosted their southern-most rivals in the Summit League in Oral Roberts and Kansas City. South Dakota had a record of 16-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play entering this week’s games. South Dakota won in three sets against the Golden Eagles (25-15, 25-19, 25-16). “I think we came out with […]
Eighth Annual Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser
The Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser returned to USD for its eighth year on Oct. 4 at the Wellness Center. The event, organized by Connor Singhisen, assistant director of intramurals and clubs, called upon participants to deck themselves out in as much pink attire as possible. Singhisen said students, faculty, staff and community members participated. The […]
SGA Introduces $15 Thousand Allocation for USD Program
SGA appropriated $15 thousand to Charlie’s Career Closet during their meeting on Oct. 11 Dean of Students, Dr. Kim Grieve delivered her weekly report emphasizing her appreciation of SGA’s work toward improving USD’s mental health on campus, including their appearance at last week’s board of regents meeting. Moving into old business, SGA revisited bills 85 […]
Taste of Mexico Comes to Vermillion
A local couple decided to bring a taste of home to Vermillion when they opened their business this past summer, now they’re winding down for the winter but hope to come back for more events next year. Jose and Mayra Lira own and operate Sabor A México LLC (translates to Taste of Mexico), a street […]
A Milestone for the USD Symphony Orchestra
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, directed by Luis Viquez, was nominated for the Latin Grammys. Partnering with Eddie Mora, a classical composer from Costa Rica, USD was ranked among four other orchestras for the best classical album of the year. Eddie Mora wrote the song, “El Ruido del Agua” specifically for the USD […]