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UPDATED: Two football players turn themselves in for rape charges
Two USD student-athletes charged with rape were bailed out of jail Tuesday afternoon. Football players Danny Rambo, a junior, and Dale Williamson, a sophomore, were charged with one count of second degree rape and one count of attempted second degree rape, respectively. Rambo’s bond was set at $25,000 and Williamson’s was set at $20,000. According […]
#MeToo: USD students share experiences on social media
“If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” It was this tweet from Alyssa Milano, after dozens of women came out with accusations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, that inspired more survivors to share the […]
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
USD students face changes to tailgate rules
In the days following the Dakota Days football game, USD students faced rule changes to the pregame tailgates as a result of several injuries and damaged vehicles. In an email from the USD Involved on Oct. 12, the updated rules for the Oct. 17 home game were listed. They included: vehicles and glass are no […]
Coyotes continue win streak, beat Indiana State 56-6
The Coyote football team continues to dominate team after team this season, and Saturday’s game was no different. USD left the DakotaDome with an impressive score of 56-6 against the Indiana State University Sycamores. Though ISU scored the first point, a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter, the Coyotes completed play after play in […]
The undefeated Coyotes beat Youngstown State at Dakota Days game
The Coyote football team walked away with a win during the Dakota Days game against the Youngstown State Penguins in the Dakota Dome Saturday afternoon with a crowd of more than 10,000. The final score of 31-28 was reached after a field goal by senior kicker Ryan Weese with just seven seconds left in the fourth […]
The end of an era: President Abbott to retire next summer
USD President James Abbott announced his retirement when he gave his 21st State of the University Address last week in Aalfs Auditorium. “This concludes my 21st State of the University Address, and it will also be my last,” he said during the address. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have served my alma […]
BREAKING: President Abbott announces retirement
USD President James Abbott announced his retirement Wednesday during the annual State of the University Address. “This concludes my 21st State of the University Address. It is also my last,” he said on stage in Aalfs Auditorium. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have served my alma mater for 21 years. I’m also very […]
USD prepares for Dakota Days events
School spirit and tradition are at the forefront of the minds of students, faculty and alumni as Dakota Days approaches. Whether it’s planning events or ensuring student safety, several organizations are involved in preparing the weeklong homecoming festivities, setting up security systems, Retractable Stanchions, etc., for student safety. Jessie Sadlon, a senior medical biology major […]