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Graduate students evaluate animal shelter for student design competition
The word “ergonomical” is seen by many as a buzzword used to describe and advertise office furnishings and devices. But for those entering the 2015 Auburn Engineers Student Design Competition, including two USD teams of mostly graduate students, ergonomics is the study of the way in which humans do work and how to improve upon […]
Plans for new SAE house in progress
USD’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter is preparing for the construction of a new facility, and is hoping to break ground by summer 2016. With $1.5 million raised out of the $3 to $4 million needed, SAE finally went to the public for funds during this year’s Dakota Days. “It’s just time for a new facility. […]
Event promotes the ‘Art of Sustainability’
Eco-friendliness, river preservation and cultural sustainability were some of the topics discussed Saturday night during the fourth annual Art of Sustainability event in downtown Vermillion. “We have this event every year because it brings up great topics and gets people from all parts of the community talking about sustainability,” Morgan Appley, the event coordinator said. […]
USD volleyball wins in straight sets
After two big weekend wins to tag along with the success of the other USD athletic teams, the Coyote volleyball team is rearing toward the heart of conference play. And their weekend play led to some recognition. The USD volleyball team got their third straight win at the Coyote Den on Saturday when they defeated IPFW in straight […]
Coyotes upset NDSU with 24-21 victory
North Dakota State Univeristy’s 26-game home win streak came to an end Saturday at the hands of an unlikely opponent. South Dakota kicker Miles Bergner nailed a 33-yard field goal as time expired in a stunned-silent Fargodome and USD ended its own streak in the biggest win of Joe Glenn’s coaching tenure with a 24-21 […]
Runners flee from ‘undead’ to raise money for charity
The living dead roamed the streets of Vermillion on Wednesday night. The Zombie Run, a Dakotathon-sponsored event, saw about 30 participants take part in the annual fundraiser. The run started at Prentis Park, went through the Vermillion Cemetery and ended back at the park. During the run, students had to try to outrun people dressed as zombies that were hidden […]
Coyotes remain winless in conference play
After a loss to Western Illinois last weekend, the Coyotes have fallen to 0-2 in Missouri Valley conference play. USD was unable to overcome a strong Western Illinois offense on the road and lost 40-21. The Coyotes have had a tough time translating their hard work into wins. “We just have to keep getting better […]
SDBOR approves $190,000 for interior electronic card swipes
The South Dakota Board of Regents approved about $190,000 during their meetings in Aberdeen last week to convert all interior floor doors in North Complex and Burgess/Norton Hall from key access to electronic card swipe access. Todd Tucker, director of University Housing, said the $190,000 will also go toward increasing handicap accessibly on the first […]
USD boxing club revived, eventually hopes to compete
Jody Harnois has learned a lot of lessons throughout his life. Many of those lessons stem from his time spent in the boxing ring. Now, he’s hoping his 35 years worth of experience will impact the lives of USD students and provide them with similar life lessons through the revival of a campus boxing club. […]
Community garden continues to give back to the community
Harvest season might be wrapping up soon in South Dakota, but the plucking of tomatoes and other types of produce from the Vermillion Community Garden continues. Located behind the Vermillion Arts Council at 202 Washington St., the garden was created 10 years ago and is made up of about 30 garden plots, Christine Ahmed, the […]