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Vermillion firefighters balance work, family, school and dangerous hobby
When three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls last Tuesday, first responders were there to keep community members safe and aware of what was happening. It wasn’t the first time tornadoes struck southeastern South Dakota. Lieutenant Mike Murra of the Vermillion EMS Fire Department, recalls when he was stuck in the winds of Tornado Tuesday […]
Verve Vault: A brief history of USD’s structure fires
A planned arson, an ordinary fire that went horribly wrong and a building that refuses to give up. We know USD is lit, but turns out, the history of its buildings is too. In its 157 years of existence, USD has had three major fires, according to Michael Seminara, an archivist at the Archives and […]
Searching for six: Coyote cross country striding toward next step
The last time the USD women’s cross country team wasn’t wearing the Summit League crown, Kianna Stewart was a sophomore in high school in Red Wing, Minnesota. It was 2013. Stewart, now a senior (in college), is one of seven standout returners spearheading the Coyotes on their search for their sixth consecutive conference title. The […]
Plain White T’s to perform at fall CAB concert
Campus Activities Board (CAB) revealed on Twitter Friday that the Plain White T’s will headline the annual fall concert inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. The alternative pop group, best known for songs such as “Hey There Delilah,” “Rhythm of Love” and “1234” were picked among a list […]
Building renovations on campus: past, present and future
Throughout the fiscal year, the maintenance and repair department oversees nearly 80 renovations annually. Renovations include huge projects like the Dakota Dome to minor fixes such as ac repair and other equipment that need to be fixed. It was time to schedule air conditioning repair with the help of professionals like these commercial HVAC services […]
A house on Center Street: the story behind Vermillion’s other dome
On Center Street, roughly a five-minute walk from the western edge of campus, sits a structure resembling something between a camel’s back and a bomb shelter. It’s closer to a bomb shelter. Built in 2007, the “Trinity Dome” is nearly indestructible, fireproof, termite-resistant and requires sparse maintenance. One thing the house isn’t immune from, however, […]
Greek homes serve four-year probations, “not a big deal”
From the outside looking in, it might appear Greek Life at USD is under probation. In reality, only five out of the 12 chapters on USD are serving probation sentences. While five houses on probation may seem high, Laura Anderton, director of sorority and fraternity life and leadership, said most are serving old probation sentences. […]
Coyotes fall to FBS powerhouse Oklahoma
The Coyotes fell to their stiffest competition of the season Saturday night, losing to Oklahoma 70-14 at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. After a different FCS school backed out of their scheduled meeting with the Sooners, USD stepped in, agreeing to play in January 2017. The university will receive $575,000 for the game […]
Law school swap: How Fulton and Geu are shifting into new positions
It’s the tale of two deans — one former, one current. A former dean staying at the same university is uncommon, almost as uncommon as an outsider taking over the spot. Neil Fulton transitioned into his new role as Law School Dean over the summer, as former Dean Thomas Geu is working back into his […]
Coyote Crazies look to change tailgate culture while alternative options move in next door
A rainy Saturday morning hindered the first tailgate of the football season, which saw roughly 50 attendees congregating outside the DakotaDome prior to USD’s showdown with Montana. Tailgate returns as an option for fans this year and cosmetically remains the same, but the Coyote Crazies are aiming to change the experience for attendees. Across the […]