Dakota Days
The committee behind USD’s week-long D-Days celebration
It’s that time of year again – the 101st celebration of USD’s homecoming has arrived. For the Dakota Days committee, it’s been a long time coming. Responsible for the planning and execution all homecoming week activities, the new committee begins planning the next celebration less than six months after the previous one. “It was early […]
Students, faculty and alumni show school spirit at rally
University of South Dakota students, faculty and alumni joined together outside of the Muenster University Center on Friday evening for a pep rally to get in the mood for tomorrow’s game. Football head coach Joe Glenn took the time to thank students for all of their support and challenge them to help cheer the team […]
USD, community complete D-Days Fun Run
University of South Dakota students, faculty, staff and Vermillion community members participated in the third annual Dakota Days Fun Run Oct. 9 The runners started the event by walking from the Wellness Center to the Muenster University Center where they proceeded to do a short Zumba activity. After Zumba, participants then ran the perimeter of the […]
Al Neuharth Award recipient Peter Prichard talks media, digital age
Peter Prichard, former editor of USA TODAY, was awarded the 2014 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The ceremony was held in the Al Neuharth Media Center Oct. 9. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Prichard helped start USA Today and was editor from 1988 to 1995. During his time as editor, circulation of […]
Vermtown Bash rocks downtown Vermillion
Grey skies and cool temperatures didn’t stop the fun at the Vermtown Bash Oct 8. The activities in downtown Vermillion rolled on as the chance of inclement weather became more prevalent. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, among other student groups from the University of South Dakota, was responsible for overseeing a couple sections of the kid-friendly activities, […]
Students shine during ‘Yotes Got Talent
University of South Dakota students sang, played music and created art Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Look through our photo gallery of the night here:
Dakota Days royalty revealed
The University of South Dakota royalty were revealed Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall following ‘Yotes Got Talent. Here you can read their answers to Phillip Millar’s Q&A with each finalist. Alayna Ackerman PM: What is the strangest thing you have seen on vacation? AA: “In Hawaii, I boogie boarded next to a seal.” […]
Alumni, students reflect on the Dakota Days centennial, its evolution
To “Live the Tradition” at the University of South Dakota, seniors Kate Turner and Taylor Vavra had seven months to find out what 100 years of Dakota Days represented. This led the two, who are overall chairs of the Dakota Days Committee, to meet with alumni whose stories date back to when female students had week-day […]
Alumni say D-Days drinking scene hasn’t changed
The 100th Dakota Days are a time to celebrate and a time to party, a mentality alumni of the University of South Dakota said hasn’t changed. President James Abbott was an undergraduate at USD from 1966 to 1970, and attended law school from 1971 to 1974. Abbott said that at a college homecoming, drinking is inevitable. […]
Comedian kicks off D-Days 2014
From skorts and drinking to old-fashioned grandparents, comedian Chloe Hilliard left almost no subject untouched. The University of South Dakota’s Campus Activities Board hosted the first Dakota Days event Monday at 8 p.m. in Slagel Hall Aalfs auditorium. Hilliard is originally from Brooklyn, New York. As a journalist-turned-comedian, she now tours the country to make people laugh, […]