University sign vandalized, search for letters continues

The USD sign at the corner of Clark and Pine Streets on the southeast part of campus was vandalized this past weekend, losing nine of its letters. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said she was told of the incident immediately Monday morning. This isn’t the first time this has occurred, she added. “I do […]

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Editorial: USD should implement efficient recycling procedure

College campuses need to recycle, plain and simple. When considering the amount of waste produced in college, whether it’s food, paper, aluminum cans or the like, it’s impossible to ignore the benefits that recycling would yield. Some of these benefits, as outlined by a Princeton University reports, include saving trees, protecting wildlife, curbing global warming, reducing water pollution and reducing […]

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Vermillion City Council indefinitely tables chicken ordinance in close vote

Residents living in Vermillion who want the option of gathering fresh chicken eggs from their backyards will have to consider other alternatives. In a 5-4 vote Monday evening, the Vermillion City Council moved to indefinitely table a proposed ordinance that would allow residents to keep up to four chickens in backyard coops within city limits. […]

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Coyote tennis bests rival SDSU, sees improvement from previous years

For the first time in four years, the USD women’s tennis team captured a win against rival South Dakota State University Sunday. SDSU has been near the top of the Summit League rankings for the past few years. Coyote head coach Brett Barnett said the Coyotes have have been playing strong in the conference conference. “Right now we are […]

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USD goes green for Earth Day with week of activities

April 22 is Earth Day, and USD, along with campuses around the country, will be going green with a week full of activities dedicated to helping the planet. USD’s sustainability program and Greening Vermillion, a community sustainability organization, have devoted April 17 through the 23 to celebrating and protecting the planet. “There is a broad understanding that humans are having dramatic, […]

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BREAKING: Amy Williams takes head coaching position at Nebraska

Former head women’s basketball coach Amy Williams is leaving USD to take a head coaching position at the University of Nebraska. The Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst announced Monday that Williams will be the new head women’s basketball coach. “We are extremely fortunate and thrilled to have identified an exceptional person, coach and Nebraska […]

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Dakotathon members prepare for 24-hour dance marathon

Dakotathon is just over two weeks away, and fundraising for the charity event is starting to ramp up. On April 23, dancers will be raising money over the course of 24 hours for the Children’s Miracle Network. Starting at 9 a.m., Dakotathon will host a number events to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Dakotathon […]

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