September 2015
School of Education hosts first of new monthly events
After returning from a mission trip where she worked with children and adults with disabilities, sophomore Whitney Barnes determined she had found her passion to be a special education teacher. “I kind of just realized it was something I want to do for the rest of my life, so hopefully that’s the direction I’m going […]
USD battles Texas heat, loses winning streak
The USD women’s soccer team traveled to Edinburg, Texas, over the weekend to compete in the UTRGV Invitational Tournament with high expectations. One week after chalking up its first wins, USD was looking to ride a wave of momentum. Despite two close contests, the Coyotes fell 1-0 to Texas-Rio Grande Valley and 3-1 to Southern […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
United States should be more welcoming to refugees
A world crisis is washing itself upon shore – literally. The photo of a drowned Syrian boy is one that will be immortalized across the globe. As Syria continues to rage in violence, it’s about time the United States took a lesson from its international neighbors and opened its borders to displaced Syrian refugees. By […]
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 […]
New semester brings changes to Wellness Center
In an effort to be more efficient and appealing to students, the Wellness Center has adjusted its hours, as well as the classes and recreational opportunities it offers. Previously open from 5 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, the Wellness Center is now open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We just didn’t have enough […]
Colleges must be proactive in preventing shootings
Watching the events that recently transpired at Delta State University in Mississippi has been tragic. One of the last things on a college student’s mind is the possibility of violence. Sadly, this story is but one of many scattered across American history. If such tragedies occur too frequently, why have we not persisted in improving […]