October 2023
Virginia Man Arrested in Vermillion Last Week
On Oct. 18, the Vermillion police alongside the U.S. Marshal Service, the FBI, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Clay County Sheriff’s department took a suspect into custody. These law enforcement organizations were in the area to locate the suspect who had a warrant out for his […]
Bring Back Student ID Admissions for Sporting Events
Last week, I attended the USD versus SDSU volleyball game in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Those who were also there knew it was an exciting game. One thing I couldn’t help but notice was the lack of students at the game. I’ve seen more people at Charcoal Lounge’s Drown. At the beginning of the […]
Cross Country: The Most Character-Building Sport
All athletic involvement has room to shape a person’s character, but cross country tops the list. When I reflect on my years as a competitive runner, I see someone who’s learned the importance of dedication and patience. Its values have the power to follow me on and off the course, and that’s one of the […]
Unity Week End with the Unity Ball
Throughout next week, the College of Fine Arts will be sponsoring Unity Week. This is a week-long event to celebrate diverse experiences, stories and journeys at USD with multiple events and panels. President of the Union of African American Students (UAAS) Bennett Clary said they were unable to secure the MUC Ballroom for the spring […]
Cole Witherow Leading Mentality for Men’s Golf
The South Dakota Coyotes Men’s golf fall season is in full swing as they have competed in four events so far this fall. In their most recent meet at the Throwdown Up Top at Landmand in Homer, Nebraska, freshman Cole Witherow led the team with a +2 which was tied for 11th in the match. […]
Editorial: How Old is Too Old for Halloween
Halloween approaches fast, just in time for some potential snow as the last vestiges of warm weather disappear. Downtown Vermillion will host a trick-or-treat for kids in the afternoon, but what about us? Are we too old to celebrate Halloween? To answer this question, we need to understand the history of Halloween. Many believe Halloween’s […]
Myles Harden added to the CPOY Award List
A South Dakota football player has been added to the watch list for NCAA Comeback Player of the Year Award for the 2023 football season. Myles Harden, a junior defensive back for the Coyotes, is one of 49 players that have been announced for the watch list for the award. Harden is only one of […]
USD Gets a New Way of Getting Around
From walking to riding, driving to even scootering, there are many ways to travel around the South Dakota campus. This fall semester, the university has implemented a new method of transport and received motorized scooters for students heading to class. The scooters are owned by Hailie Warren, the creative director for visual storytelling at USD, […]
Man Arrested on Rape Charges
On Oct. 19, a man was arrested on the counts of both second and fourth degree rape charges by the Clay County Police Department in Vermillion, SD. Gavin Jensen, a 19-year-old, turned himself in to police custody shortly after a warrant was placed on him by the local police department on Oct. 16 in connections […]
Webber and Coyotes Preparing for Nationals
The Coyotes women’s triathlon team won an at-large bid for the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships at Tempe, Arizona. They will next compete on Nov. 11. One of the top performers for the Coyotes this year is sophomore Chelsea Webber. At the West Regional Championships this season, Webber finished second overall for the Coyotes and […]