Video of Sound of USD performing French National Anthem goes viral
A video of the Sound of USD performing a rendition of the French National Anthem before the kickoff of the Nov. 14 home game against South Dakota State University has gone viral, garnering more than 14,000 views on YouTube. On Nov. 13, terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked sites throughout Paris, killing 130 […]
Women’s basketball off to rocky start
The women’s basketball team is off to a rocky start after losing its first two games. On Friday, the Coyotes faced off against Utah in Salt Lake City for the opening game of the season. The game was back and forth between the two teams, with the lead changing a total of seven times throughout […]
Past, present USD students react to Paris attacks
For Joel Babb, a real estate appraiser and 1973 graduate of USD, Nov. 13 was just another night in Paris. He and his wife were asleep in their Parisian home in the city’s administrative district, located just a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower when they heard sirens. That’s when they got the call from […]
First Diwali celebration held at USD
M ore than 150 people turned out to celebrate the first Diwali at USD on Nov. 13. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil in the Hinduism and Jainism religions. During USD’s celebration Indian food was served, traditional dances were performed and prizes were also given out. […]
Sexual assualt case referred to State’s Attorney’s office
The case regarding a sexual assualt that took place in Coyote Village on Sept. 27 has been referred to the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s office. Matt Betzen, Vermillion Police Department Chief, said the initial investigation has been completed and VPD believes two of the three men whose photos were released by USD officials were present during […]
Extensive cooperation between USD officials required to make Saturday game possible
At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, 10,000 people will turn their attention to the efforts of two football teams as they struggle for dominance for four quarters. If all goes as planned, the game will run smoothly, people will enjoy themselves and then they’ll go home. What many of these fans might not see are the […]
Volleyball wins 3-1 against SDSU
The volleyball team started off rivalry week with a 3-1 home victory over South Dakota State on Sunday evening. The Coyotes stomped the Jackrabbits in set one 25-19, lost set two 18-25, and then came back to finish out the game strong with a 25-16 victory in the third set and a 25-13 win in the […]
First TEDxUSD event aims to inspire students
Nearly 100 people filled Farber Hall on Saturday evening to listen to presentations about religion, philosophy, technology and social issues for the first-ever TEDxUSD event. The event at USD lasted about three hours, and students who attended were able to meet the speakers at Red Steakhouse following the presentations. Joshua Arens, a junior at USD […]
Writers group serves as social time for all, therapy for one
Dressed in a green, plaid button-up shirt, 81-year-old Larry Michael’s stare from behind his wide-rimmed glasses is intense as he talks about his passion for writing. His hands shake a bit, which proves difficult, but not impossible for a writer who always chooses a pencil over a keyboard. He gets a friend to type up […]
Volleyball experiences week of success, disappointment at home
This season the volleyball team has been working on consistency, and it has shown in the past three home games they’ve played. Each game has been a battle, with the Coyotes trading points with opposing teams with no clear cut leader coming out on top until the end of each set. “Starting slow is not […]