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Coyote women’s basketball has weekend games canceled
After an Omaha women’s basketball player tested positive for COVID-19, the pair of games scheduled for Friday and Saturday between USD and Omaha were canceled Monday. Omaha had a bye week last week, and the Coyotes defeated Western Illinois in a pair of games in Macomb, Illinois after a bye week the week before. USD […]
Coyote Triathletes managing unusual year, unusual weather
Like all of USD fall sports, the USD women’s triathlon team’s fall season was cancelled last semester after the Coyote triathletes have built one of the top triathlon programs in the nation since the sport was put in place at USD in 2018. The USD triathlon team, led by head coach Kyle Joplin, currently holds […]
Charlie’s bookstore: now just a pickup window?
Charlie’s Bookstore has been a staple in the Coyote community for textbook purchases and USD merchandise, but is undergoing changes as USD students adjust to online textbook purchases. Charlie’s replaced Barnes & Noble in April of 2019 with Akademos to create an online platform for students to purchase textbooks. The online bookstore, which goes by […]
Coyote men going through season of adjustments
Coming home for its first game of the season after a blowout 91-78 win over rival South Dakota State, the Coyote men’s basketball team came out flat-footed in a 75-57 loss to Drake on December 18. Since the loss, The Coyotes, led by third year head coach Todd Lee, have won five straight games by […]
Coyote senior leaves USD men’s basketball program
The USD men’s basketball team lost one of its two seniors after Ty Chisom, a senior guard for the Coyotes, announced via Instagram on Jan. 12 he would be leaving the program effective immediately. “Thank you for everything and I wouldn’t change anything loved the experience as coyote forever will be in my heart,” Chisom […]
Coyotes hold fall scrimmage in prep for spring season
Despite there being no fall football season this year, the Coyotes held an inter-squad scrimmage this past Friday night in the DakotaDome for season ticket holders. Spectators were socially distanced during the game and required to wear masks at all times. The scrimmage concluded Bob Nielson’s, USD’s head football coach, fall practice schedule with 88 […]
Yote Yards begins new D-Days tradition
Due to alterations in the way USD has been operating, Dakota Days has had to make some changes to its events for the week. Newly added to the list is the D-Days Yote Yards event, which encourages community members and students to decorate their yards with USD gear. Hailie Warren, director of public relations at […]
New FAR appointed amid pandemic
Tucked away in Noteboom Hall, room 317, Jessica Messersmith — the newly appointed Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) — is deciding what the best course of action is to help all student-athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal year, Messersmith’s job would include keeping student-athletes on track while they balance their academics and athletics. She […]
Coyote Crazies keeps the spirit during the pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way many groups function on campus and the Coyote Crazies are no exception. Although they can’t attend sport events this season, they are finding different ways to keep the spirit alive. Even with sports being cancelled and social distancing obstacles, the Crazies are trying to build the college experience for students and keep their connection. Marcus Destin, […]
USD ranks highest public university in the Dakotas
In the latest U.S. News and World Report’s “Best National Universities” list, USD ranks 249 in the country in the “Best Colleges 2021” list, higher than any other public university in South and North Dakota. USD also sits higher in the “Top Public Schools” list, coming in at 121. USD jumped up 14 spots in […]