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Player of the Pack: Mehana Fonseca
Mehana Fonseca is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in kinesiology and sport science Karina Dufoe: What brought you to USD this year? MF: I was originally in Oklahoma playing at University of Central Oklahoma and it was not a very good fit for me, so I left looking for a school that fit me academically, athletically and […]
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 […]
People of the Pack: Katie Jenkins
Katie Jenkins is a junior strategic communications major from Sioux Falls. Devin Martin: What are you involved with on campus? Katie Jenkins: I’m involved with Alpha Phi. I’m in Special Olympics Club (and) I do intramural soccer. DM: What are your roles in those various organizations? KJ: I’m most active with Alpha Phi. We have a lot of […]
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 — […]
Player of the Pack: Chris Streveler
Chris Streveler is a fifth-year senior working toward a master’s in sport management. Karina Dufoe: How did you decide on sport management? Chris Streveler: I actually finished my undergrad at Minnesota, so that was in kinesiology, so my master’s here is in sports management. I wanted to get into something that was more on the […]
People of the Pack: Madelin Klamm
Madelin Klamm is a junior majoring in marketing from Valley Springs, SD. Devin Martin: What is your spirit animal and why? Madelin Klamm: I would probably pick my favorite animal — it’s a parrot. They’re colorful, they live a very long time, they’re smart for birds (and for animals in general) and they can fly, so I […]
Player of the Pack: Hayley Dotseth
Junior Hayley Dotseth plays volleyball and is a pre-med student studying kinesiology. Molly Schiermeyer: What was your favorite preseason tournament? Hayley Dotseth: My favorite preseason tournament was Hawaii because not only did we show that we can hang with some of the best teams in the country, but we really got to experience a lot […]
People of the Pack: Jared Thorson
Jared Thorson is a junior from Cedar Rapids, IA, majoring in business administration. Devin Martin: What’s your favorite season and why? Jared Thorson: Easily autumn because of football. DM: So what do you have planned for autumn? Anything else besides attending the football games? JT: Just because of the weekends. You chill with your bros, and just watching Iowa […]