Presidential candidates answer student questions at public forums
by Morgan Matzen, Devin Martin, Lauren Soulek and Kelli Susemihl Finalists for the university’s next president visited campus Tuesday for multiple forums, meetings and a tour of campus. Students and faculty alike were able to ask the candidates questions regarding the university’s progress and what they have planned if they were to be appointed by […]
Dakotathon 2018 participants break last year’s record
Lauren Soulek and Cheyenne Alexis April 22, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. A long day and night filled with Dakotathon festivities and dancing ended with a record breaking morning. Dakotathon participants gathered in the Muenster University Center Ballroom for one final performance of their morale dance at 8:30 a.m. after listening to the last few […]
Former CDC coordinator shares concerns, reasons for leaving
By Cheyenne Alexis and Ally Krupinsky Students in the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) are hoping for a positive semester this spring after a “tumultuous” fall. One source of student concern was Lena Tran’s departure from the CDC’s intercultural program coordinator position. “Everyone was like, ‘She made the CDC what it is’ and like, […]
Center for Diversity & Community embraces changes
By Cheyenne Alexis and Ally Krupinsky Students who frequent the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) are moving forward after a fall semester that saw complaints, multiple resignations and a drop in attendance. Lena Tran, the former intercultural program coordinator, and Lynae Tucker, a former CDC graduate assistant, resigned last October. Adetokunbo Oredein, the […]
Students spend winter break traveling to Guatemala, Chicago and New Orleans for AWOL service trips
By Sam Fosness and Nikolas Wilson The Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning organization, known as AWOL, embarked on several mission trips over winter break. The mission trips provided an opportunity for members to gain cultural perspective by dedicating a week of service to communities in need including Guatemala, Chicago and New Orleans. AWOL strives to […]
Starbucks on its way to Vermillion
By early 2018, a Starbucks kiosk will be up and running in the Vermillion Hy-Vee. Joshua Suing, the Vermillion Hy-Vee store director, said the addition has been in the works for “quite a while.” “We’re excited,” Suing said. They’re in the process of hiring two full-time and 10 to 12 part-time baristas, Suing said. Hy-Vee’s […]
Women’s basketball home opener results in win over Creighton
The Coyotes (1-1) were victorious in their home opener Tuesday night, defeating the Creighton Bluejays (1-1) 73-68 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. After a close loss against Iowa State Friday, the Coyotes delivered against the Bluejays in an attempt to get their season back on track. Though Creighton cut the lead close at several […]
Coyotes win big in home opener
After getting the first action of the season in an exhibition match over the Sioux Falls Cougars on Nov. 4, the Coyotes held their momentum into their true season opener against the Mayville State Comets Saturday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes started off strong with an early 10-2 lead and never […]
USD women’s soccer coach ‘relieved of coaching duties’
Women’s head soccer coach Mandy Green was relieved of her duties Nov. 1. David Herbster, USD’s athletic director, announced her firing in a press release on GoYotes. “At the end of the day, the results on the field did not meet our expectations,” Herbster said in the press release. Green took over as head coach […]
Death of USD student announced
A USD student passed away Saturday. First-year Kennedy Tomsha, a biology major from Tulare, SD, was involved in a car accident while traveling home over the weekend, according to an email sent to students Saturday afternoon. “Her father wanted everyone to know how much Kennedy loved her family and USD,” the email said. Counseling will […]