Opinion
Playing the blame game of the ‘friend zone’ spot
If you have access to almost any social network site, you’ve more than likely heard of what is called, “the friend-zone.” In case you haven’t, it is a term used to describe a guy who tries to move from friend to a boyfriend. In the end, the girl only likes him like a “brother” leaving […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SGA president says goodbye
A farewell note: For the past year, I have had the privilege of serving the Coyote family as the voice of the student body. Throughout this experience, I’ve learned a great deal. I’ve learned how to be patient and understanding while considering the needs of others; I’ve learned the art of delegation and the importance […]
MUC Construction: Worth it?
The incessant beeping of various equipment, the surplus of discarded gravel and rocks, the mud and the unsightly view of black tarp and wire fences surrounding the area can only mean one thing; the Muenster University Center expansion is finally underway at the University of South Dakota. The construction surrounding this addition to the MUC […]
EDITORIAL: Students lack healthy food options
When first-years step into Vermillion, you can bet they are all enamored by the multiple options to dine on campus. Soon enough though, students find themselves asking, is there really anything to eat that won’t give them heart disease? The location options to dine at are simple, but how about the selection once you are […]
Unprofessional use of social media harms future
We’ve all heard the warnings to be cautious when using social media, that everyone can see what you post online. When hearing this advice, most everyone nods their head in mutual agreement. However, for some college students, this rule is easier said than done. With every weekend comes the corresponding onslaught of countless Twitter and […]
RANT: Communication is key
Dear Everybody, I am writing today to express my frustration in the way we all use words to communicate. While I know language is sometimes troublesome and imperfect at best, we as Midwesterners are really quite awful at conveying to others what we really mean. Case in point: passive aggressiveness. I know many of us, […]
OVERHEARD
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Hey! Your name’s Valentine! Happy Birthday!” — DakotaDome on Valentine’s Day “I love the way I smell after a good workout. Bold and hard.” — Pine Street “If a girl gets flowers on Valentine’s Day and doesn’t […]
EDITORIAL: Make your voice heard and vote next week
This isn’t the first time students at the University of South Dakota have voted in the Student Government Association elections —and it most certainly will not be the last. But year after year, SGA elections still seem to garner meager election numbers, albeit last year was the most the university has seen to date with […]
Clothing states modesty
Public view of modesty is individualistic and mostly depends on the trends. The standards of modesty vary over cultures and context. Do you want to be the girl who is modest and makes people wonder what’s under the wraps or the one who likes to show it all? Exactly how much fabric do you require […]
Take a closer look at what student government does
Let’s face it, I’m generally pretty critical of the Student Government Association; however, it is that time of year again. To some, SGA elections appear as pointless as a Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl trophy case. But maybe we should spend more time considering who will represent us. The SGA provides image, influence, and money; subsequently, […]