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Dakota Days closes with ‘A Joyful Noise’
Dakota Days week came to a close on Sunday afternoon with a resounding performance from the Gesteland-Smith duo. The “Make a Joyful Noise” event showcased the talents of Tracelyn Gesteland, an associate professor of voice in the USD music department and an active opera performer, as well as Wyatt Smith, an organist and a doctoral […]
Coyote Crazies focus on increasing student interest in USD athletics
Attendence woes have been a big concern for USD athletics in the past, but one student organization has been taking the initiative to increase student activity at university athletic events. Their name has always hung proudly above the football student section, but their impact hasn’t been felt until they came together just two years ago. […]
State Waiting On Word From Feds About GEAR UP Program Future
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) — Education Secretary Melody Schopp says the state is waiting for word from the U.S. Department of Education about the future of a Native American college-readiness program under scrutiny as part of an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide. Schopp said Tuesday that the state has asked its federal counterpart about transitioning the […]
Six-year-old becomes mini-Charlie Coyote
Charlie the Coyote was busy this past weekend hyping up the Dakota Days football game crowd, but he had a little extra help. Six-year-old Nick Ellerbroek, from Sioux Falls, pulled on a furry costume and strapped on a head mask — becoming USD’s first mini-Charlie Coyote mascot. “It’s really fun,” Nick said. “You get to […]
People of the Pack: Tracy Prins
Katie McGuire: What is your major? Tracy Prins: I’m a nursing major with a minor in disaster response. KM: What year are you? TP: I’m a sophomore. KM: Why did you come to USD? TP: It’s only two hours from home. Most of my family went to state so it made me sort of the […]