A Vermillion grocery store that has served its customers for 17 years is closing its doors. On July 10, Jones Food Center will close and construction will begin for the new Ace Hardware. Ace will take over the food center and prepare its current space for renting. Jones was opened by Tom Jones 17 years […]
Early Saturday morning, University of South Dakota student Stacey Myers, 23, was killed in a head on collision involving a semi-truck in Cedar County, Neb. Originally from Yankton, Myers was working toward a degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies at USD, and wanted to use her degree to become a counselor. Myers was actively involved […]
The Smith and Smith Construction Company started the most recent University of South Dakota construction project May 7 to replace water and sewer lines on campus. If you see this page, their works have always been efficient. While fixing the main lines, the sidewalks in the construction areas will also be replaced. “Overall we are […]
June 3 marked the start of Vermillion’s 7th annual swim camp for children. The camp is held on the University of South Dakota campus and is led by swimming and diving coach Jason Mahowald and assistant coach Chris Hansman. “The goal of the camp is to teach kids proper technique, have fun and make them […]
Vermillion was hit early Sunday morning with string of vandalisms across the town. More than 20 properties received damage, including: residences, University of South Dakota Greek houses, street signs, vehicles, a riding lawn mower and buildings on the USD campus. All of the properties received similar damage done with markers and paint. The Vermillion Police department […]
Today marks the first day of this year’s Shakespeare Festival in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. Three professors from the University of South Dakota organized the festival with the producing and marketing skills of Coyoteopoly. Artistic Director Chaya Gordon-Bland spent many years involved in Shakespeare Festivals around the country before moving to South Dakota to become a […]
The University of South Dakota is hosting the American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State program this week. The program teaches over 400 high school juniors government procedures as well as important leadership skills. In conjunction with the Girls State program, Journalism City produces a daily newspaper covering the week’s events, called the Sacajawea Scroll. […]
University of South Dakota offensive lineman Tom Compton was the Washington Redskins’ 23rd pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft — the first Coyote player drafted since 1990. Compton, a first team All-American, was picked No. 193 overall on Saturday. As part of the Washington Redskins, Compton will have the chance to play […]
According to data retrieved from the University of South Dakota’s athletic financial report for the 2010-11 fiscal year, a noticeable discrepancy between the compensation of head coaches for men’s athletics and head coaches for women’s athletics has created a gap of more than $16,000 in yearly pay. On average, USD men’s head coaches earn a […]
Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 1. This pick has been a given since the beginning of this year’s college football season. Luck demonstrates everything you want from a quarterback and much, much more. Comparison: Eli Manning 2. Washington Redskins: (From Rams) Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. RGIII elevated his stock more than other player this past season, […]
