April 2014
No rest for USD, summer improvements essential to university well-being
The University of South Dakota has come a long way in the past 17 years since President Jim Abbott arrived in 1997. It’s facilities have improved, it’s quality of education has made leaps and bounds through a infinitely evolving academic catalog and it’s status as a Division I institution has elevated the school on a […]
It’s about time: Athletes get unlimited meals
Division I athletes finally have access to unlimited meals and snacks. They will be able to eat as much as they want, whereas before they were limited with their number of meals. Tyler Conway, a columnist for Bleacher Report said “Whereas previously student-athletes were afforded only three meals per day, they will now have unlimited access […]
Supreme Court limits restitution for child pornography victims
The Supreme Court has recently ruled that victims of child pornography will be paid restitution from those convicted of having the material. However, the Court also indicated there would be limits placed on the amount paid for damages. In a 5-4 ruling, they instructed that lower courts will have to apportion the damages in relation to the suffering […]
Coyote athletics are on the rise, stay optimistic for the future
I didn’t think much about my first experience with Coyote athletics. I was lucky enough to be given tickets to a Coyote football game during the Fall Open House admissions event my senior year of high school. “Cool, but whatever” defined my thought process in the game. It was my first college football game, and […]
Battling cancer, NBC honors USD alum Tom Brokaw in LA
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s Tom Brokaw, about to be honored with his name atop the network’s West Coast news center, says that cancer has slowed him but not stopped him from working. NBC on Tuesday is dedicating its new broadcast facility in Universal City, Calif., as the “Brokaw News Center.” It will host the […]
Campus rape addressed by White House task force
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration admonished colleges and universities — “No more turning a blind eye” — as it released guidelines designed to stem sexual assaults on campuses and help the victims. A White House task force on sexual assault recommends in a report to be released Tuesday that schools identify trained, confidential victim’s advocates […]
Vermillion offers summer activities
As we wrap up the school year, I have overheard many students trying to decide what their summer plans entail. One question has been if those plans include living at home or staying in Vermillion. Many of my friends have said that Vermillion holds nothing for them to do, but disagree. Adventure can be found […]
Track teams battle through injuries
With just two regular season meets left before the men’s and women’s track and field teams head into post-season competition, men’s head coach Dave Gottsleben and women’s head coach Lucky Huber are focused on injured athletes rehabbing in time for the Summit League tournament while making sure the rest of their teams are ready to go.
Tuition increase discriminates against out-of-state students
The tuition increase for out-of-state students attending South Dakota colleges and universities is an insult and is discrimination against those students. The increase should be shared among all students, rather than have the burden fall 100 percent on out-of-state students. As most people may have heard, the South Dakota Board of Regents has placed a […]
SGA focuses on internal, external approach
My fellow coyotes, As the spring semester comes to a close, I wanted to provide you all with an update on what your Student Government Association has been up to. We have continued to stay busy all semester long, and have accomplished much already. Thanks to the smooth transition and hard work by the outgoing […]