University of South Dakota students, faculty, staff and Vermillion community members participated in the third annual Dakota Days Fun Run Oct. 9 The runners started the event by walking from the Wellness Center to the Muenster University Center where they proceeded to do a short Zumba activity. After Zumba, participants then ran the perimeter of the […]
Peter Prichard, former editor of USA TODAY, was awarded the 2014 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The ceremony was held in the Al Neuharth Media Center Oct. 9. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Prichard helped start USA Today and was editor from 1988 to 1995. During his time as editor, circulation of […]
Grey skies and cool temperatures didn’t stop the fun at the Vermtown Bash Oct 8. The activities in downtown Vermillion rolled on as the chance of inclement weather became more prevalent. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, among other student groups from the University of South Dakota, was responsible for overseeing a couple sections of the kid-friendly activities, […]
Dakota Days at USD is about celebrating school spirit, unity and community. Events related to D-Days are a time for all of us to come together as Coyotes. As the USD community celebrates and participates in Dakota Days, the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness would like to remind everyone about Inclusive Excellence — the […]
In case you’ve missed it, this week marks the 100th Dakota Days homecoming week at the University of South Dakota. Countless organizations will be holding events this week to promote Coyote spirit all around campus, and I encourage you to attend as many events as possible. As a freshman, I didn’t have a clue about what […]
My Fellow Yotes, This year marks a milestone full of fun-filled events, memories and monumental achievements. First off, the State of South Dakota is celebrating 125 years of statehood. Secondly, the University of South Dakota Foundation will kick off the largest fundraising effort in state history with Onward: The Campaign for South Dakota this Friday. […]
Canadian singer Mac Demarco is grooving his way into the American music scene with help from his new album “Salad Days.” Discovered in a laundry mat, Demarco’s music can appeal to a wide variety of listeners and has taken over the indie scene. Starting off as the lead guitarist for “Makeout Videotape,” Demarco has come further than he […]
University of South Dakota students sang, played music and created art Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall. Look through our photo gallery of the night here:
The University of South Dakota royalty were revealed Tuesday night in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall following ‘Yotes Got Talent. Here you can read their answers to Phillip Millar’s Q&A with each finalist. Alayna Ackerman PM: What is the strangest thing you have seen on vacation? AA: “In Hawaii, I boogie boarded next to a seal.” […]
Through several disciplines, the University of South Dakota works to help students embrace their creative side. One organization, the Vermillion Literary Project, is devoted to promoting creative writing and contemporary poetry to all ages, stretching from the campus into the community. The project had the first of its poetry slam-style open mic nights Sept. 25, where students and community […]
