Saturday’s first home game of the season brought a welcome change – student fans. The past several years, student-fan attendance has been fairly low. So, what changed this year? The Athletics Department and Student Services have come together to entice students to show up. A semester’s worth of books, laundry bags and free sweatshirts were […]

“Out with the old and in with the new” is a saying that has been around for ages, but in the case of USD, getting rid of old things is not so easily done. As buildings grow old, they are remodeled or torn down to make room for new ones. This, however, is a struggle […]

The bond between USD and Vermillion is a unique relationship. It’s a symbiotic relationship that in most instances has had a positive impact on the two entities, and will continue to do so. But in light of possible actions being considered by the Student Government Association, the bond between the city and the university may […]

The increased use of body cameras by police officers is on the rise across the nation. Both the University Police Department and the Vermillion Police Department have body cameras and are putting them to use. With issues of police brutality and violence against police officers frequently in the news, these body cameras can help protect […]

The Vermillion community and the University of South Dakota have been working together on a number of projects throughout the summer to improve campus life for students, as well as to reinvigorate activity throughout the city. One of the most prominent projects to come from this partnership is the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association. Thanks to […]

Part of the college experience is stepping out of your comfort zone and opening up yourself to new opportunities. The University of South Dakota has many ways students can get involved, including student organizations and academic travel trips. USD has study abroad programs, the Alternative Week of Off-campus Learning organization and the National Student Exchange. By […]

Throughout the year, University of South Dakota administrators send out a plethora of surveys to students via email to get feedback on certain parts of the school. While it may seem like the surveys are annoying or overwhelming, they are important to the university and can ultimately change the environment and/or amenities available to students. […]

On April 17, the University of South Dakota football team will host a clinic to teach women how to play football. The clinic was created to teach female fans of Coyote football the process of what the players go through and how to play the game. The day ends with a powder puff football game. […]

South Dakota lawmakers approved Senate Bill 91 which grants South Dakota Board of Regents an additional $150,000 to support of needs-based financial aid. Although this is may seem like a big number on paper, in relation to how many students are at USD, this will do almost nothing to help students afford tuition. The South Dakota Needs Based […]

One of the most prominent societal issues at hand today is the constant battle for gender fairness and equality. An example of this has been gender inequality in the military, not only in status but in respect. In World War I women were hired only as nurses and support staff. It wasn’t until 2013 that […]