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Senator John Thune encourages excellence, character and service at Girls State assembly
By Lexis Sherron In his speech Tuesday morning to Girls State delegates, Sen. John Thune told his own story of participation as a New York delegate at Boys State in 1978. John Thune represents South Dakota as one of two members in the United States Senate. Winning election for the House of Representatives in […]
Vietnam veteran Kerwin Douthit speaks to Girls State delegates
By Abigail Beeson Kerwin Douthit gave a powerful speech to delegates Monday night. Girls State ended its first general assembly with a speech from the U.S. Retired Air Force Veteran, who goes by “Peewee.” “Memorial Day brings good memories and some very bad memories,” Douthit said. “Being a Vietnam Veteran, Memorial Day brings back […]
Girls State celebrates 70th year
By Taryn Northrup This year’s annual American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State is a special one. Not only are more girls attending than ever before, but it’s also a celebration of the 70th year. During the early years of The Great Depression, patriotism, unity and an overall knowledge about the government was needed […]
Students, family celebrate life with Dakotathon kick-off
April 23, 3:30 p.m. With Dakotathon in full swing, participants arrived at the Wellness Center just before 3:30 p.m. The Miracle children and dancers played games sporadically while the organizers set up speakers on the basketball courts. Soon after, more than 200 participants learned another rendition of the miracle dance. The newest addition included moves synchronized to “Barbie […]
Dakotathon members prepare for 24-hour dance marathon
Dakotathon is just over two weeks away, and fundraising for the charity event is starting to ramp up. On April 23, dancers will be raising money over the course of 24 hours for the Children’s Miracle Network. Starting at 9 a.m., Dakotathon will host a number events to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Dakotathon […]
Coyotes take down Florida Gulf Coast, claim WNIT title
After the Coyotes’ goal of making the NCAA Tournament fell short, a WNIT title wasn’t a bad consolation prize. The Coyotes defeated FGCU 71-65 in front of a sellout crowd of 7,415 screaming Coyote fans. Head coach Amy Williams said winning the WNIT in front of their fans was special in its own right. “Every […]
City sees influx of visitors for WNIT Championship
Saturday, the city of Vermillion swelled in size as thousands of people descend upon it to see the USD women’s basketball team take on Florida Gulf Coast University in the WNIT Championship game. This is the first year Vermillion has hosted a game that is the size and scope of the WNIT final game. John […]
Senior players praise community support for WNIT success
At Friday’s press conference, seniors Kelly Stewart, Nicole Seekamp and head coach Amy Williams spoke to the media ahead of Saturday’s upcoming WNIT Championship game against Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Williams reflected on the season and how the Coyotes were able to rely on their seniors, while giving younger players experience. “There are a lot […]
Coyotes stomp Oregon, move on to WNIT Championship
March 30, 2016 was the night the USD women’s basketball team caught fire. The Coyotes came out against Pac-12 opponent Oregon and opened the flood gates. USD took down the Ducks 88-54, in part due to extraordinary 71 percent shooting from deep and 54 percent shooting from the field. After the first few possessions of the […]
Fifth ‘final’ game in the DakotaDome sees Coyote women face off against Oregon in WNIT Final Four
The USD women’s basketball team is feeling the madness of March. Wednesday night the Coyotes will be taking on the Oregon Ducks in Vermillion for a chance to go to the final game of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. The USD women are coming off of a Sunday night 68-54 win over Western Kentucky. “(I’m) just […]