Volleyball prepares for final weekend tournament after going 2-2 in North Dakota

As the USD women’s volleyball team prepares for their final tournament of the regular season, a sense of impatience and a feeling of fatigue permeates the practice court. The Coyotes have spent three weekends traveling across the country, cutting into class time and consistently facing opposing crowds. Their first home game is still a long […]

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SGA continues debate on theater donation, begins debate on Rushmore Public Policy Institution

A potential $20,000 donation to a downtown Vermillion movie theater and funding requested by the Rushmore Public Policy Institution were the primary topics of discussion of Tuesday night’s Student Government Association meeting. SGA continued discussion on Senate Resolution #5, which would authorize SGA to make a $20,000 donation to the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association to […]

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Democrats trumping Republicans in race for 2016

When presidential candidates announce their candidacy for president, they are a much different candidate than they will be when Election Day actually rolls around. Throughout the election cycle, candidates will adapt their stances on certain issues to boost their poll numbers. Although it’s still in its infancy, the 2016 presidential race features candidates adapting their […]

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Miley Cyrus went too far at the VMAs

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards featured a night complete with scandals, drama and some risk-taking music. It was a night that might even be considered one of the award show’s biggest reveals yet. For those who were witness to this TV event, it revealed a lot – in particular Miley Cyrus’s breasts. And while most of us, […]

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All floors should be made coed for a more enriching college experience

Living in a new environment can feel overwhelming, especially living in a college residence hall. First-years and older students alike have surely had some interesting experiences staying with a roommate in close proximity to their peers. Even people who chose to live with hometown friends still face uncertainty dealing with their whole floor. For first-years in […]

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