2014
Gambino ‘needs to go back’ to original style
A person might recognize Donald Glover as a character on the NBC show “Community.” But Glover is also a rapper who goes by the Wu-Tang generated name Childish Gambino, and he recently released his mix tape “STN/MTN.” The California-born, Atlanta-raised rapper is striving for some success in the rap game rather than being known for his time spent […]
Only movie to joke about nuclear bombs comedic
Sitting in history class in high school, one of the big topics that stood out to me was the Red Scare of the 1950s with threats of communism and fear of nuclear war, the United States was on overdrive protecting our country, and security was on high alert. This not only affected the government and citizens, […]
USD enrollment numbers down from 2013
Student enrollment numbers for 2014 at the University of South Dakota suggest a decrease of 174 full-time and part-time students from last year, totaling at a headcount of 10,061, according to a recent South Dakota Board of Regents report. Scott Pohlson, vice president of marketing, enrollment and university relations, said statically at USD the estimated 0.3 percent decrease […]
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 […]