2014
Huggins: Broncos and Seahawks likely to face-off again in Super Bowl XLIX
On Sept. 28, the Broncos and Seahawks played each other for the first time since February. And there’s a pretty good chance we could see these two teams face off again in Super Bowl XLIX. The difference between this regular season matchup and the Super Bowl was that this game was actually competitive. In last […]
Present-day dress codes condone sexism, lack gender-neutral mindset
Dress codes have always been a constant topic of discussion which seem to spark tension among people, especially teenagers. The biggest issue with dress codes in schools is the sexist behavior they portray. Gender-neutral dress codes are how everyone should think nowadays, because it is common to see males and females not abiding by the […]
First-years can avoid homesickness by getting involved
We’ve all dealt with it, and we all will feel it at some point during our college career. Even if you think you won’t ever be overcome by it, nobody is immune to even the mildest case of homesickness. With that, there is absolutely no reason to feel ashamed if you are missing the comfort […]
Coyotes top Bison in first match-up of conference season
In four games, Coyote volleyball extended their home win streak to 12 matches and made sure the conference revenge tour is on. After a tough finish to last season’s conference season, the University of South Dakota volleyball team (7-6, 1-0) dropped North Dakota State Friday night 25-21, 22-25, 25-23, 25-17. The Coyotes were led by […]
Animal research on campus executed without much resistance
Because animals can’t talk for themselves, the University of South Dakota animal research program must follow a strict protocol when they use them for testing, Robin Miskimins, associate dean for research for the Sanford School of Medicine said. All research using animals is overseen by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Some experiments can be […]
Iddings ‘relentless’ on field: MVFC honors defensive end with first award for USD
A win against a ranked opponent is always nice. Winning an award to go with the win is just icing on the cake. That was the case for junior Drew Iddings. The Coyotes defensive end was honored as the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in South Dakota’s 28-21 […]
Local business hopes to share the dream
When sophomore Kaitlyn Redlegs started volunteering for the Vermillion branch of Sharing the Dream in Guatemala, she knew it wouldn’t be a typical retail experience. “It’s different from all the other stores on Main Street,” Redlegs said. Sharing the Dream in Guatemala is a non-profit organization that sells products imported from Guatemala, including coffee, jewelry and […]
Honors Program continues growth trend for fifth consecutive year
The Honors Program at the University of South Dakota experienced a slight bump in first-year enrollment for the 2014-15 term, continuing a trend dating back to 2009. In 2013-14, the Honors Program hosted an incoming class of 140. One year later, the class size has increased to 148 — marking the fifth consecutive year Honors […]
USD students selected to receive assistance through Careers in the Common Good Scholarships
Eighteen students at the University of South Dakota, volunteering through AmeriCorps, have been selected to receive a Careers in the Common Good Scholarship through the Corps. of the Mountain West and USD’s Center for Academic and Global Engagement. These awards help students with travel expenses to health care conferences such as the American Occupational Therapy […]
Emma Watson threatened with nude photo leak after speaking out about feminism
Harry Potter star, Emma Watson, was threatened by an anonymous source to expose nude photos of her. This claim was made after Emma Watson had spoken out about feminism. Watson reminded people that feminism is not just about equal rights for women, but there are also men included, too. Other victims of this crime are […]