Opinion
False fire alarms spark concern for students
Awhile back, I learned that if the fire department receives a call from a school and a house at the same time, the fire department will go to the school first because there are more people they have to help save as opposed to a house. Additionally, when these alarms go off, some students actually get scared and may fear […]
Hendry: Time and yoga cure all stresses
Nothing beats the early-November slump like a nice visit from your long-distance romantic interest. Although it made for a lovely weekend, I imagined no one really wanted to read about romantic strolls through Falls Park in Sioux Falls. So I squeezed in a more legitimate work-out before my deadline, and between it and the encouragement […]
Hendry: Barre blast workout tops exercise list
It finally happened — I overdid it at the gym. This would almost be a point of pride if I could manage to walk more than 20 steps without one of my knees giving out. What could I have possibly done to obliterate my leg muscles in such spectacular fashion? I have just two words […]
Tinder hinders real-life connections
About a month ago, I joined the Tinder train and downloaded the app because a friend of mine had found a guy and things were going well. Other friends had talked of nothing else but the success of the app. So I thought, why not? After 24 hours of “swiping left or right” and conversing […]
Gay stereotyping fueled by societal standards
Michael Sam was drafted into the NFL twice — once by the St. Louis Rams and then by the Dallas Cowboys, being cut from the team both times. Sam is openly gay, a fact that has caused a huge storm of emotion in the football world — both good and bad. Of course, most people do not perceive football players as […]
USD Confessions ‘a breeding ground for discrimination’
What’s my confession? Well, OK, here it goes: I have a serious issue with the USD Confessions page. Why? After all, it is entertaining to peruse the page for hours, viewing students’ deep secrets and funny rants. It is funny to read about a vengeful roommate urinating on a toothbrush in an act of very, […]
President’s Council asks USD to support inclusive excellence
This post was originally sent to the USD community in the spring semester and is now being resubmitted to begin the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness monthly submitted column. To the USD community: The mark of a leading university today is its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness and the formation of a campus community which […]
Students should take better advantage of career opportunities
The main goal of every University of South Dakota student is usually to graduate with a degree that will ultimately better the chances they attain their dream job. Even with a degree, the chances of a student waiving their recently awarded degree around and an employer immediately confronting the student about a job opportunity is […]
Letter to the editor: election important to students
Dear fellow Coyotes, The election season is almost over — next Tuesday is Election Day. This election is very important to college students, especially in South Dakota. Democrats up and down the ballot support education and want to make it more affordable. For example, local Democratic State Senate candidate Michelle Maloney has said that if elected she would push […]
Job industries too judgmental of tattoos
People express themselves in a variety of ways, whether it be through painting, making music, writing, having different colors in their hair or having body modifications. But although there is an increase in people’s ability to freely do what they want with their body when it comes to body modifications, it can still hinder their chances […]