Campus
Recycling program expands to the MUC
After more than two years of planning, a university-wide recycling program is finally starting to spread around campus. Scott Pohlson, chair of the president’s committee on sustainability, said after ending the pilot program in Slagle Hall last spring, they evaluated options for expansion over the summer. One area of debate was whether the university should use […]
Contactless wristbands now offered to students, faculty
First made available earlier this month, new contactless wristbands allow wearers to get into buildings or purchase on-campus dining items with ease. More than 150 wristbands have been sold since Aug. 14, said Hana Russell, senior secretary of the Coyote card office. They cost $20 each. “Wristbands are optional and are designed to supplement existing […]
SGA president, vice president look forward to new semester
The Student Government Association executive team is preparing for the last semester of their term. SGA President Teagan McNary and Vice President Josh Anderson said they’re happy to be back and are ready to get things going. They’re looking forward to their senate dynamic as a whole. “We have a very diverse group of people on […]
Abbott to be inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame
In a corner office of Slagle Hall, USD President James Abbott tends to the university’s business, which he’s been doing for more than 20 years. Abbott, along with nine other people, will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame for his contributions to education in the state. The inductees were announced in May […]
A capella group looking forward to recruiting, competition
The High Howlers, USD’s a cappella group, is bringing the movie “Pitch Perfect” to life on campus. Starting their second year as a student organization, the High Howlers have started rehearsals and hope to advance to the semifinal round of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella competition in the spring. Co-founders Kevin Phillips and […]
Alpha Xi Delta house torn down, new house to open next year
Construction is underway for the new Alpha Xi Delta house on Plum Street. The old sorority house was torn down Monday. In the meantime, sorority members are living in a temporary house off campus while waiting for the new house to be built in what will be a $2.6 million project. Sorority members said watching their old […]
Move-in day 2017: Incoming students arrive on campus
3:30 p.m. Before convocation began, parents were waiting in the DakotaDome with cameras ready. Joann Fiore was one such parent, though she knew exactly who to look for in the sea of students. “She’s the newest feature twirler,” Fiore said. “It’s my second time on campus this week. I dropped my daughter, Clare, off for […]
SGA President McNary: Welcome to USD, your new home
To my fellow Coyotes, Welcome to the Coyote family! Choosing to attend the University of South Dakota is one of the best choices you will make. USD and the Vermillion community have a lot of great things to offer, and we can’t wait until you make Vermillion your home away from home. We have a […]
President Abbott: USD offers many opportunities
Each summer it’s my privilege to welcome many families, future students, visitors and guests to the campus of the University of South Dakota. We urge you to stroll our grounds, enjoy our sculpture walk and art galleries, stop in the Muenster University Center or the National Music Museum. We are proud of our beautiful campus […]
Theater department experiencing long-standing gender role disparities
Two-thirds of USD’s theater department has found that it can be hard to catch a break. For years, college theater departments across the nation, including USD’s, have all been facing the same problem – a lack of female roles in productions. Right now, USD’s theater department is made up of 66 percent women and 34 […]