Stress-free approach could lead to an advantage for Coyote cross country teams at Roy Griak

This Saturday at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, the Coyote cross country teams are looking to take on some of the best programs at the Divison I level, including Minnesota, Colorado State, Boise State, Arizona, Southern Utah and Divison II power house Adams State. The men are coming off a second place finish at the Bison […]

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SGA passes multiple resolutions, donates $20,000 to downtown theater

The Student Government Association’s Tuesday night meeting was brief, as they passed two resolutions and one bill with little debate among senators. The first to pass was Resolution #4, which involved appropriating funds to TEDxUSD. After weeks of discussion, the resolution passed with no debate or opposition. The TEDxUSD student board’s original asking price was […]

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Tattoo critics need to accept changing times

I’m tattooed, employed and still love Jesus. It’s no secret tattoos have become more popular over the last few decades. What was once considered distasteful is now becoming trendy. Unfortunately though, not everyone thinks tattoos are acceptable. Some people believe tattoos can be a sign that someone is a terrible person. What they don’t realize is […]

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Sororities using smartphone app as precautionary safety tool

Two USD sororities are utilizing a safety smartphone application to protect its members as a precaution against dangerous situations when walking home late at night. SafeTrek, which is available free to all USD students, is an app that summons emergency responders to users who find themselves in need of assistance. Bridget Wilds, a member of […]

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Center for Diversity & Community to host Eid al-Ahda celebration

USD’s Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) is preparing for its first Eid al-Ahda celebration, to which all students are welcome. Lamont Sellers, director of the CDC, said Eid al-Ahda, also known as the feast of sacrifice, is a holiday celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The holiday commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his […]

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