UPD and VPD prepare for D-Days
Dakota Days is a large-scale celebration which frequently leads to a large increase in the Vermillion population; and as a result, an influx in public safety concerns. “Dakota Days is one of the busiest and most exciting weeks of the year at USD. From a public-safety perspective, it means preparing for a large […]
Gestring outlines USD’s future in State of the University address
Last week, President Sheila Gestring delivered her State of the University address to the Coyote community. In her speech, she recognized the progress the university has made within the last year and discussed her goals and plans for the future. After thanking and recognizing new additions to the USD faculty, Gestring touched on a topic […]
South Dakota leads the nation in lowest unemployment
Over the summer, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the unemployment rates for each state, and South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate. Mike Allgrun, a professor of economics at USD, said this statistic isn’t an anomaly. “South Dakota’s relatively low unemployment rate is not a new development. We have consistently been a low […]
Local podcast takes off
Over two years ago Jose Lira began his podcast Vermillion Unplugged with the idea of getting a closer view into, what he considered an oddity. A college town with only 12,000 residents. Lira only wanted to focus on a podcast concerned with the people of Vermillion, and although he has kept that spirit, Lira has […]
How Graduation Affects More Than Just USD Students
Graduation for USD students is quickly approaching and has the potential to be very beneficial for Vermillion’s businesses. Miles Amende, a member of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC), said that an event such as graduation creates a great deal of revenue for the town of Vermillion. “When hundreds […]
South Dakota Student Union Soon to Reopen for Psychology Department
The South Dakota Union’s renovation is nearly complete after a year-long project. The South Dakota Student Union is one of the oldest buildings on USD’s campus. Since the building closed its doors as USD’s union in the 1960s, it has been the home of the psychology department. […]
The Clothesline Project: Raising Awareness for Interpersonal Violence
The Clothesline Project aims to raise awareness for interpersonal violence by displaying their shirts, created by students. From April 5, and 6 in the W. H. Over Museum, the exhibit will be available for viewing. In an interview with Coyote News, project coordinator Alexa Carlson explained “The Clothesline Project is a visual representation of community […]
Leila’s Rose Band Partners with CAB and PAVE for Sexual Assault Awareness
On Tuesday Feb. 20 Leila Rose’s Band Partnered with the Campus Activity Board (CAB) and Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE) to put on a concert in order to raise money and awareness for sexual violence on campus. Alexa Carlson, the president of PAVE, said that events like these have many beneficial impacts on campus. “Hosting […]
USD Athletic Director & Vermillion Mayor Push Attendance Goals
In a bold move to drive up attendance at sporting events, USD Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has introduced a new incentive to increase student attendance at games. At each basketball game, Schemmel will personally offer a cash reward when specific attendance goals are achieved. The incentive began with the goal of seeing 200 students in […]
Union of African American Students Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month for the United States, and the Union of African American Students (UAAS) has begun celebrating the month with various events. UAAS is an organization on USD’s campus that focuses on creating a comfortable and educational environment for all members of USD’s campus. “We’re here to be a safe space and […]