Irish dance classes at the Wellness Center have allowed students to better connect with their roots. Aiden Fenenga started teaching the class last year during the fall semester. Fenenga was recommended for the position by her sister-in-law, who teaches zumba classes. “I kind of got volunteered to do it in like the most wonderful way […]
The South Dakota volleyball team hosted their southern-most rivals in the Summit League in Oral Roberts and Kansas City. South Dakota had a record of 16-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play entering this week’s games. South Dakota won in three sets against the Golden Eagles (25-15, 25-19, 25-16). “I think we came out with […]
The Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser returned to USD for its eighth year on Oct. 4 at the Wellness Center. The event, organized by Connor Singhisen, assistant director of intramurals and clubs, called upon participants to deck themselves out in as much pink attire as possible. Singhisen said students, faculty, staff and community members participated. The […]
SGA appropriated $15 thousand to Charlie’s Career Closet during their meeting on Oct. 11 Dean of Students, Dr. Kim Grieve delivered her weekly report emphasizing her appreciation of SGA’s work toward improving USD’s mental health on campus, including their appearance at last week’s board of regents meeting. Moving into old business, SGA revisited bills 85 […]
A local couple decided to bring a taste of home to Vermillion when they opened their business this past summer, now they’re winding down for the winter but hope to come back for more events next year. Jose and Mayra Lira own and operate Sabor A México LLC (translates to Taste of Mexico), a street […]
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, directed by Luis Viquez, was nominated for the Latin Grammys. Partnering with Eddie Mora, a classical composer from Costa Rica, USD was ranked among four other orchestras for the best classical album of the year. Eddie Mora wrote the song, “El Ruido del Agua” specifically for the USD […]
Even with all his classes, Josh Ellerbeck made time to pursue his lifelong passion, writing. Ellerbeck, a junior communication studies major, recently self-published his third book, “Street Lights,” the first novel in a two-part series. Since his childhood years, Ellerbeck has always enjoyed writing. He created his first series in elementary school and shared it […]
On Oct. 11 the Summit League released the basketball preseason standings along with the players included in the first and second teams. This was voted on by the league’s coaches, sports information directors and select media members. For Coyote men’s basketball, redshirt sophomore guard A.J. Plitzuweit, senior guard Mason Archambault and junior guard Kruz Perrott-Hunt […]
In January, student athlete Maddie Lavin took to social media to announce her time in Vermillion was over. Lavin, a Vermillion native attended USD where she studied neuroscience and marketing while also competing as a triathlon, swim and dive, cross country and track and field athlete for the Coyotes. Now, Lavin is a professional triathlete […]
Senior distance runner Merga Gemeda ended last cross country season due to a season ending injury. Gemeda said after the injury, his motivation was completely taken away but he is trying to stay focused this season on staying healthy and performing well in conference competitions. Last year, Gemeda was named Summit League Cross Country Runner […]
