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Editorial: More representation of women, minorities needed in STEM fields
The STEM field — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is growing every day. These careers are becomingly increasingly important for the United States to keep up in global affairs. This demand has encouraged many students to pursue the STEM field, but with so many students, key groups are still left behind: women and ethnic […]
Fortune magazine editor speaks at Farber Hall about liberal arts
Fortune magazine senior editor-at-large Geoff Colvin spoke in Farber Hall Thursday night as part of the celebration of liberal arts education that has been happening throughout the week on campus at USD. Colvin is an author and a native of Vermillion. Colvin spoke about how machines will never be able to have the deep interactions […]
President James Abbott enters 20th year as head USD executive
7:30 a.m. – As the rays of the early morning sun start to peak through the thick mist that has settled over the University of South Dakota, a lone white car sits outside of Slagle Hall under a sign that reads “Parking for University President Only.” It’s a new week at South Dakota’s flagship university […]
GAF funding, ‘Tapingo’ app main topics at SGA meeting
Students might soon be able to order on-campus food online thanks to a new smart device application that Student Government Association Senators voted on Tuesday evening. Associate dean of student services, John Howe, explained how “Tapingo,” which would allow students to preorder on-campus food online before picking it up, would work. Howe said the application […]
The Bean coffee shop opens in Downtown Vermillion
Opening a coffee shop has been a dream for owner Leslie Gerrish for some time, so when the opportunity was offered she couldn’t say no. The official opening of The Bean in downtown Vermillion was last Saturday. The coffee shop is located inside The Iron Rooster, a new home decor store downtown. “When it first […]
She Said Yes to the Dress, and No to Cancer
Last Saturday, a group of over two dozen area women donned wedding gowns to raise money for a good cause. The fundraiser, “She Said Yes to the Dress,” was coordinated by Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion. “She Said Yes to the Dress” was a fashion show featuring wedding […]
New ‘green fund’ aims to make USD more sustainable
USD is giving students an opportunity to make a difference with sustainability efforts on campus. Earlier this year, the Student Government Association decided to incorporate the Green Initiative Fund to award money to students who apply for, and would like to participate in sustainability projects on campus. In order to be granted the $4,850 to […]
Vermillion ‘gets their local on’ with farmers market event
Political science students are trying to create an opportunity to better relationships between Vermillion locals and USD students through a special farmers market event called “Get your local on.” The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds on High and Cherry Street. This will be […]
After double overtime win Coyotes hope to keep rolling
After giving up a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Coyotes managed to best Indiana State in double overtime this past weekend. Indiana State was on the board first with a field goal, but USD struck right back when junior quarterback Chris Streveler found junior wideout Alonge Brooks for a 69-yard touchdown pass. Streveler […]
Coyote volleyball shows vast improvement from last season
The USD volleyball team is still going strong and persevering through the 2016 season. The Coyotes had a six-game winning streak that was snapped after being defeated by the Iowa State Cyclones in three straight sets at the Sanford Coyote Sports Complex last Tuesday. The Coyotes bounced back after the loss to the Cyclones with a […]