State/Local
Former USD Basketball Player Has Been Deported Following Rape Conviction
After a six-month incarceration, former USD basketball player Mihai Carcoana was deported on Oct. 3. Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe says this is the first time during his tenure an inmate was deported immediately after a sentence. “We’ve never had in my history a person here on state charges that then was released to be […]
The Healing Power of Sound: A New Tool to Contribute to Mental Health
A vermillion resident offers a new way to help students with stress and emotional ailments. Mecia Graham, self-proclaimed Soul Seamstress and the secretary for the USD Theater Department, performs sound baths for community and students alike throughout the year. Graham started her sound bath journey in late 2023, however, previously, she’s been working with members […]
Clark Street Construction Efforts Begin Phase two
Students returning to campus this semester were in for a surprise: Clark St. construction. On July 10, the city of Vermillion closed Clark St. from Prentiss Park to University St. at Slagle Hall. This section reopens this week, bringing an end to a detour from Prentiss St., down to Main St. and to University. Per […]
South Dakota Union Opens for Business After Almost two Years of Renovations
After nearly two years of construction, the South Dakota Union is open for business. According to the Clay County Historical Preservation Society’s Campus & Historic Buildings: Walking Tour, the South Dakota Union opened in 1930 as the student union. In 1965, the building became an office and classroom space when a new student union was […]
Vermillion Community Celebrates New Elementary School’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Two elementary schools in the Vermillion community have been united as one after two years of development. The Vermillion Elementary School has been able to open its doors for the start of the new school year. This is allowing the children to learn in a new environment. Austin Elementary School and Jolley Elementary School have […]
Dakotathon Raises Over $94,000 for Sanford Children’s Miracle Network
On April 20, USD hosted the 27th annual Dakotathon in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, helping to raise over $94,000.00 for South Dakota’s Children’s Miracle Network hospital, the Sanford Children’s Hospital. The 12-hour long dance marathon event concluded the year-long fundraising season and included multiple activities, including dancing to fun music, […]
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. […]
Moser Believes Coyotes Can Win the League
Senior infielder Gabby Moser leads the Coyotes softball team with six home runs this season as South Dakota enters conference play looking for their first Summit League title. To bet on her or any other athlete out there, the audience can go to sites such as keluaran 4D. Moser has always had a […]
Tiospaye Celebrates 50th Wacipi This Weekend
This weekend, Tiospaye Student Council will host its 50th annual Wacipi, a cultural celebration of tribal traditions for both students and alumni. Anna Harlan, co-president of Tiospaye Student Council and member of the Omaha tribe, said the student council has taken an interest in extending invitations to the community. […]