On Aug. 14, University of South Dakota Athletic Director (AD) David Herbster announced that he was stepping down from his position and accepting a new position with the community relations team for Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. “For the past 16 years, I have been blessed to work alongside so many outstanding student-athletes, […]
On Dec. 2, in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Volleyball National Tournament, the South Dakota Coyotes faced off against the No. 23 Houston Cougars. The Coyotes trailied 2-1 in sets and 15-11 in set four, with their season on the line. With back-to-back kills, Elizabeth Juhnke attempted to lead the Coyotes to […]
Many USD students are familiar with the on-campus library, but few are aware of the vast resources that the Vermillion Public Library has. The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library was established in 1902 with funds from Andrew Carnegie. Edith B. Siegrist, whom the building is named after, worked at the University of South Dakota […]
Throughout the past few years, cinemas have been dominated by franchise movies that often follow the same plot with different characters. This summer, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were able to captivate audiences with their strong stories and fresh perspectives. “Barbie’’ follows the story of Barbie as she faces an existential crisis that causes her to […]
On Aug. 28, the National Music Museum reopened its doors to reveal seven new galleries on their first floor. Scott Lawrence, Chair of the Board of Trustees, has been a part of the process since it began. “We are so excited about this event,” Lawrence said. “It’s seven years in the making, and there’s been […]
The Vermillion High School’s (VHS) Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and the Mural on the Wall teamed up to create the new mural in downtown Vermillion on the west-side of Café Brulé. Lead artists on the project were Amber Hansen, USD assistant art professor, and Reyna Hernandez, the senior secretary in the USD English Department. […]
In a community where violent crime is scarce, a recent homicide has garnered attention. Chief of Police Crystal Brady noted that these types of crimes are rare, with student-crimes being much more prevalent. Furthermore, Brady anticipates continuing to crack-down on student-crimes this year. “It’s a fairly safe community when it comes to that type of […]
USD’s Coyote Career Kickstart has implemented a new service for students from rural communities, thanks to a three-year, one million dollar grant from the US Department of Education. Launched three years ago, the Coyote Career Kickstart program aimed to support USD students with work experiences. Initially, the program focused on USD students who were first […]
On Aug. 24, GatheRED celebrated its third year on the Platz. The event serves as the conclusion to the summer-long series Thursdays on the Platz, in which live music was played every Thursday on the Ratingen Platz in Vermillion. The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) hosts Thursdays on the Platz beginning after […]
As students made their way back to Vermillion this year, University Housing felt a wave of relief. Unlike last year, they knew they would be able to accommodate all those moving into on-campus housing, and a repeat of last year’s housing conflict was off the table. To ensure the dormitories were in perfect condition, the […]
