AWOL offers alternative spring break to students

Over spring break this year, the Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) is offering an alternative break that combines the social issues of domestic abuse and the environment. Site leader Brianna Zimmer said the newly combined trip will be partnering with local organizations and community partners in the Sioux Falls, Yankton and Vermillion areas.  “I’d […]

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USD financial aid assistant finds her way to Olympic Trials

This year’s Olympic Trials will host many former Coyote athletes in the hopes of moving on and securing their spots on the Olympic team.  Emily Grove is one of the former USD athletes that will compete in this summer’s Olympic Trials. The Trials will take place in Eugene, Oregon at the end of June.  Grove […]

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Coyote basketball drops three in Brookings

The men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Brookings last weekend to take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Friday night started with a women’s game tip-off at 5 p.m. SDSU took an early lead in the first period and maintained that lead throughout the game. Freshman guard, Maddie Krull scored the first points for […]

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USD softball heads to Louisiana, Tanagers’ boys basketball hits the road this week

USD: The men’s basketball team travels to Grand Forks, North Dakota to compete against North Dakota on both Feb. 13 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. The women’s basketball team also travels to Grand Forks, ND to play against North Dakota on Feb. 13 and 14 at 12 p.m.  The USD softball team starts their season […]

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Photography professor receives Governor’s Awards in the Arts

The grandson of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants and the son of a blue-collar family, Professor John Banasiak has used his upbringing as a driving force in his love for the arts. This love led him to be a recipient of the Governor’s Awards in the Arts in regard to his “Outstanding Service in Art Education.” […]

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USD swim and dive travel to Sioux Falls, Tanagers basketball with a busy schedule

USD: The USD swim and dive team travels to Sioux Falls for the Coyote Quad Duals which take place Jan. 29 and 30. The volleyball team takes on Creighton in Omaha Friday at 7 p.m.. The two teams play again Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC) in Vermillion. The men’s […]

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Reaching new heights on the track and in the classroom

In 2014, USD alum Megan Glisar set a school record in the high jump with a mark of 6-0 ¾. That mark is now in jeopardy with sophomore high jumper, Carly Haring, on the brink of matching the school’s record height.  Haring opened this season with a 5-10 3/4 jump at the SDSU dual meet […]

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Charlie’s bookstore: now just a pickup window?

Charlie’s Bookstore has been a staple in the Coyote community for textbook purchases and USD merchandise, but is undergoing changes as USD students adjust to online textbook purchases. Charlie’s replaced Barnes & Noble in April of 2019 with Akademos to create an online platform for students to purchase textbooks. The online bookstore, which goes by […]

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Senior art show concludes time at USD

With only one week left on campus, six students are preparing to have their artwork showcased to USD faculty and students before they graduate in December. Each year the art exhibition is produced for seniors art majors to have their work seen by a large audience before their graduation. This year’s exhibition show for the […]

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