Dakota Days
Nielson Benches Camp in D-Day’s Victory
The South Dakota Coyotes headed into a matchup against the Southern Illinois Salukis on Dakota Days weekend. The Coyotes came into the match with a record of 1-5 after losing their last three games. The No. 14 ranked Salukis came in with a 5-2 record after winning their last five games. This year’s D-Days was […]
‘Something special’ planned for Dakota Days
With no sporting events and all the safety guidelines that come with the pandemic, Dakota Days week is shifting to alternative means to celebrate USD homecoming. Doug Wagner, advisor to the Dakota Days executive committee, said the biggest difference this year is that large events have moved from the Muenster University Center to either Aalfs […]
Morgan’s Mix: 80s hits I couldn’t live without
I think it’s safe to admit that I am an 80s baby at heart. Despite my 1998 birthdate, the 80s were made for me. My hair is naturally frizzy. I rocked band tees, mom jeans and scrunchies before VSCO existed. What would high school have been like for me if I wasn’t a social outcast […]
Ms. Dakota 1984 talks D-Days memories, today’s involvement
USD is in the midst of celebrating its 105th Dakota Days. Each year, seven men and seven women are appointed to royalty court, one of the most well-known D-Days traditions. Patty Pharis, a member of USD’s graduating class of 1984, said being crowned Miss Dakota was one of her highlights while attending USD. “Being selected […]
Dakota Days royalty announced
Seniors Sawyer Stevens & Hailey Freidel were named Mr. And Miss Dakota last Saturday in the Dakota Dome at the 104th Dakota Days football game. Stevens is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha and president of both the Epsilon Zeta chapter of the Order of Omega and Coyote Crazies. He said that the most important […]
Fourteen Dakota Days royalty finalists announced, students perform musical talents
The 14 finalists for Dakota Days royalty were announced at the Yotes Got Talent event on Sunday evening. Also at the event, six student acts performed their musical talents to kick off the week of Dakota Days celebrations. Riley Ackerman, Josh Anderson, Marcus Ireland, Jacob Meyer, Ezra Voigt, Sawyer Stevens and Noah Thompson were announced as the […]
The undefeated Coyotes beat Youngstown State at Dakota Days game
The Coyote football team walked away with a win during the Dakota Days game against the Youngstown State Penguins in the Dakota Dome Saturday afternoon with a crowd of more than 10,000. The final score of 31-28 was reached after a field goal by senior kicker Ryan Weese with just seven seconds left in the fourth […]
President Abbott addresses student body at his last Dakota Days pep rally
The Dakota Days pep rally had an impressive showing on Friday night in the Muenster University Center. Sophomore Sami King said she’s confident in the ability of the high-ranking USD football team. “I’m excited that we’re sixth in the nation, and I know we’re going to win tomorrow,” she said. Sophomore Marlee Jones said the […]
Campus and community prepares for D-Days
Dakota Days is a campus-wide celebration of school spirit. With an entire week of events, hundreds more people are brought into Vermillion. One event so many people come into town for is the football game. USD is playing Youngstown State for the D-Days game. Bryan Boettcher, sports information director, said he’s looking forward to this […]
Get to know the top 14 Dakota Days royalty candidates
Blake Warner is a senior psychology and communication studies double major from Windom, MN whose nomination is sponsored by Speech and Debate. “My favorite part about USD is that it offers so many chances to be involved,” Warner said. “There’s always something going on, whether it be a sporting event, concert or chance to volunteer — […]