January 2023
Editorial: FAFSA, Too Complicated of a Process
So many jobs require more than a high school diploma and with the constant cost increase for college, financial aid is needed more than ever. Students and families are relying more and more on some form of financial aid. One way the government attempts to help is through grants and scholarships. The best way to […]
New Consumption Over Creation Phenomena
In a digitized world, there is little room for thinking outside of the realm of our phone screens. Apps bombard us with advertisements tailored to what we research or view most, making it difficult to feel content with what we physically possess. It’s common knowledge that the things people want most are the things they […]
The Bald Uakari is the Strangest Looking Monkey
For the longest time, I have known monkeys make me uncomfortable. I avoid them every chance I get. If I see an enclosure at the zoo containing a monkey, I avoid it. I just do not like them and have not figured out why I dislike them. My distaste for monkeys doesn’t include all monkey […]
Beta Band Performs on Biggest Stage Yet
What once began as a conversation during rush at Beta Theta Pi among fraternity brothers, has now landed six musicians on the biggest stage they’ve played yet. Multi-Level Modular Staging is the type of stage they will perform at. The Leila’s Rose band made up of Micah Hansen (drummer), Adam Kays (lead guitarist), Kadin Williams […]
Marijuana Dispensary Opens Downtown
Dakota Herb is the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in downtown Vermillion. It opened early November of last year and is one of three dispensaries opened by Dakota Herb in South Dakota. In 2020, South Dakota residents voted to approve Initiated Measure 26, thus legalizing medical marijuana. This allows South Dakota residents to buy […]
USD Alumni to Open New Brewery
A new brewery, XIX Brewing Co., plans to open on Main Street this year using the current Fullerton Lumber Co. building. XIX Brewing was developed by USD Alumi Katey Ulrich and Ed Gerrish. Ulrich met Gerrish through his wife, Leslie. Because of Gerrish’s experience with brewing beer, Ulrich decided to invite Gerrish to the project. […]
Grocery Stores Soon to Have No Taxes
On Jan. 17, a bill to remove South Dakota’s statewide grocery tax was introduced by Gov. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Wiik and Rep. Mary Fitzgerald. Currently, South Dakota is one of seven states that imposes a statewide sales tax on food. The other states include Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. The language of […]
New COVID-19 Strain Emerges
A new COVID-19 variant called XBB.1.5 surges on the east coast. According to the World Health Organization, the variant is likely to be more transmissible than the previous variants due to its immune evasiveness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the new variant accounts for 43% of new cases, with most […]
Anglin Has Eyes Set on New Personal Record
Sophomore Danii Anglin grew up playing netball on courts similar to those used by netball court contractors in her hometown of Spring Mount, Jamaica, when a coach told her about track and field at the age of 15. She joined her high school track and field team and the rest was history. In 2020, she […]
Barnett and Tennis Team to Face Tough 2023 Schedule
The South Dakota women’s tennis team prepares for the 2023 spring season. Returning Coyotes this year are sophomore Bea Havlickova and seniors Berta Girbau and Eesha Varma. They will be joined by three transfer students: senior Paige Alter from Sacramento State, sophomore Grace Chadick from Central Oklahoma University, and senior Sydney Weinberg from Penn State […]