Tag: University of South Dakota

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McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans

Gary Dickson

Victims, scientists, and researchers in South Dakota call for recognition of climate and land use changes following a devastating flood. The outdated flood mitigation plan led to destructive consequences in McCook Lake, highlighting the need for updated plans and infrastructure to address the increasing frequency and severity of floods. Urban development and changing river flows are contributing factors, requiring updated zoning laws and design standards to mitigate future flood hazards. Continue reading McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans

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Ripperda, Coyote squads recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic

Gary Dickson

South Dakota senior Abby Ripperda, in addition to the Coyote men’s and women’s cross country teams has earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
 
Ripperda is one of 174 women to receive recognition from the USTFCCCA, including being one of three from the Summit League. To be eligible for the award, honorees must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and have finished in the top 25 at the NCAA Regionals or as an All-American at the NCAA Championships. Continue reading Ripperda, Coyote squads recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic

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Coyote women beat Big East DePaul in Battle 4 Atlantis; fall to Michigan in semis

Gary Dickson

South Dakota junior Grace Larkins recorded her 10th career 20-point game as the Coyotes knocked off the Big East’s DePaul 83-71 on Saturday night in Imperial Arena inside the Atlantis Resort.
 
South Dakota (3-1) put together its best shooting performance of the season. The Coyotes made 54.4 percent (31-for-57) from the floor, 38.1 percent (8-of-21) from behind the arc and 86.7 percent (13-of-15) from the stripe.

South Dakota was the only mid-major to win on the first day of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Continue reading Coyote women beat Big East DePaul in Battle 4 Atlantis; fall to Michigan in semis