October 14, 2014
Coaches want to ‘break barriers’ with athletes supporting peers
When the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team made their run to the NCAA tournament last season, USD football kicker Miles Bergner remembers all types of students showed their support for the Coyote women. It didn’t matter they were heavy underdogs against Stanford for their first game — students were trying to find tickets […]
Dealing with bullying crucial to avoiding bad situations
Bullying comes in many different forms. This includes, but is not limited to cyber bullying, verbal bullying, physical bullying and (sexual) harassment. In honor of Anti-Bullying week, which was last week, here are a few tips to help get you out of a nasty situation: Tell a responsible adult right away. Professional help is available right […]
Column: Clock ticking on Coyote football
Head coach Joe Glenn has brought a steady presence to the University of South Dakota football team. The Coyotes football team has seen a steady rise in their play on the field each year he’s been here. The first year’s win total was all of one game. Last year’s win total jumped to four. Three […]
Red suit trio ‘passionate about USD’
Touchdown celebrations aren’t just for athletes. For the past four years, a group of students have decided to take being Coyote Crazies to another level. “The cops do ask to see our faces when we come in,” said Peterson, a political science major. “Just in case we do something dumb.” Senior Chad Peterson, senior Connor […]
Students prepare for fall midterms
Midterms are a reminder that students are already halfway through the semester and that much closer to finals week. The stress of midterm tests add to that of classes, homework and extracurricular activities, and every student has their own way of dealing with it. First-year Andrew Crawford said he studies harder for classes and works harder at […]
Athlete Spotlight: basketball player Margaret McCloud
Junior center Margaret McCloud was on the Summit League champion Coyote women’s basketball team last season, and her team has opened practice. Alanna Schmeichel: Is basketball your favorite sport? Margaret McCloud: Yes, definitely. I grew up around sports, and I’ve always liked being a competitor. I love the competition of the fast-paced game and competition […]
Sound of USD shapes drum majors’ futures
From conducting Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” to Mozart’s classic compositions, the Sound of USD’s drum majors are preparing for their futures. With practices and performances throughout the week, marching band involvement serves as a second life to 110 University of South Dakota students involved in the program. Senior Sam Schroeder, head drum major, said the program is challenging yet rewarding. Seeking […]
New men’s basketball coach looks to change culture
With a new year and a new coach, there is a new atmosphere being exemplified during practice for the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team, which is looking forward to some new expectations this year. Senior guard Tyler Larson said the team has a mindset of improvement in practice — where players clap and cheer for each other this year, and when anyone […]
Local boutique gives back in memory of owner
Catering to the many needs of women, a new boutique in Vermillion is keeping its consumers in mind while also trying to give back to the community. In business since July this year, Lori Lee’s is working to transform the shopping scene in Vermillion. Located on Cherry Street, store owner Nick Long has created a shop that caters to […]
USD women’s group says ‘No More’ to Clery report findings
Junior Emily Grode, president of the Association for the Advancement of Women’s Rights, is saying “No More” to sexual violence and the underreporting of such crimes. This is why her organization is tabling for the NOMORE campaign, which raises awareness to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, Thursday and Friday in the Muenster University Center from […]