2014
USD career fair doubles attendance from 2013
In a flurry of handshakes and shuffling of resumes, more than 400 University of South Dakota students attended the university’s Career and Graduate School Fair Oct. 23 in the Muenster University Center. The turnout was a significant change from past years, with twice as many students in attendance as in 2013, said Kasandra Girard, employer relations and […]
USD in ‘must-win’ position to advance in Summit League
If the Coyote women’s soccer team wants to compete in the Summit League Tournament, the team has to hold a “must-win” mentality for the final two matches, head coach Mandy Green said. The University of South Dakota (9-6-2, 2-2-2) is carrying an improved record from last year, but a pair of recent conference losses to Denver and […]
Weezer showcases indie, punk-rock sound with newest album
The ninth album by the rock band Weezer, “Everything Will Be Alright in the End,” is a perfect mixture of pop rock and the band’s indie punk style. Weezer seemed to want to write an album based on their upbringing as a band and also pay homage to those who inspired them, like the 1970s legendary […]
Taylor Nivala: Forward sheds shyness to lead in goals
Junior Taylor Nivala was known as the quiet one on the Coyote women’s soccer team for the past two years. She was shy, kept to herself and didn’t make much of an impression on or off the field. But the forward is making noise her third season at the University of South Dakota (8-6-2, 1-2-2 Summit […]
Golden Key prepares for second Shave-tober event
On Halloween dozens of students will shave their heads, not for the sake of a good costume but to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer. “Shavetober: A Shave for the Brave” will take place 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Shaved hair will be donated to the Locks of […]
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 […]
Huggins: Minimum wage should be increased
Whether or not minimum wage should be increased has become a hot debate in American politics. However, one politician is tired of discussing it. Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, said the minimum wage debate isn’t something families are overly concerned about. Giving a speech in Washington, D.C. Oct. 21 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, […]
NDSU stomps USD 47-7
Trying to take down a three-time defending national championship team requires near-perfect play, and the University of South Dakota football team’s head coach Joe Glenn said his team understood that Saturday afternoon. The Coyotes attempted to shake a three-game losing streak of their own and upset North Dakota State during Saturday’s game. Instead, the game […]
Responsibilities mount as college progresses
Get your homework done. No four simpler words of advice could have ever been spoken to college students wading through mountains of stress. Let me tell you from experience, you need to nip it in the butt right away, or else you’re a whole unit behind in math class and the entire class is laughing at you. Now, […]
Mid-semester burnout a chance for reflection
A couple of weeks ago, my editor was looking for someone to write about not getting burned out midway through the semester. I unceremoniously laughed in his face. I am the queen of feeling burned out. Every time I manage to convince myself to go grocery shopping or do a load of laundry, it feels […]