November 2015
Sexual assault prevention is the duty of all
Every year, thousands of young adults enter universities across the country to begin their higher education. Each year during orientation, they are given a very alarming look at the reality of the culture on college campuses. It is a statistic almost all university students can quote. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during […]
USD, SDSU fraternity chapters to run 137 miles with football for charity
This week, in honor of the USD vs. SDSU football game, members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity are taking part in a football run to raise money for Feeding South Dakota, the local branch of Feeding America. The run is one of a number of events that are part of the South Dakota Showdown […]
Coyotes look forward to State game, possible playoff berth
It’s that time of year again when the state of South Dakota is preparing for the clash between the Jackrabbits and the Coyotes. Past games and the transition to Division I have been difficult for the Coyotes. They have been roughed up by SDSU in past years they’ve squared off, but this year they hope […]
University of Maryland professor delivers talk on molecular container research
About 30 students and faculty gathered in Churchill-Haines on Monday night to hear University of Maryland professor Lyle Isaacs speak about molecular containers. Isaacs said he’s been working in science for many years. With his colleagues, he’s been exploring ways to decrease spending on pharmaceutical drugs, which he says currently generates about $5 billion a […]
Butternut squash bisque and Barre Blast is the perfect combination
Butternut squash is a delicious, beautiful thing and this is the time of year to start experimenting with ways to incorporate it into recipes. Right now, it’s really cheap to purchase butternut squash and it has a long shelf life. So, what are you waiting for? Go buy some today. Allrecipes.com has an awesome, easy […]
Honors seminar incorporates cooking, chemistry and camaraderie
For one class, the more cooks in the kitchen the better. That class is the science of cooking, a new honors seminar that not only teaches 15 students how to cook, but also what chemical reactions take place behind the cooking process. Jake Kerby, the course instructor, said he’s always enjoyed cooking as a hobby. […]
USD Foundation hosts postcard design contest
Students now have a chance to get their photos on a postcard. The USD Foundation is holding a postcard contest with paintings created by students in the art department. The painting must be of a winter scene of a well-known building on campus. “The postcard will be 5”x7” and while the painting does not need […]
Houses divided: Families reflect on USD, SDSU rivalry
Abraham Lincoln once said a house divided cannot stand, but two families in South Dakota aren’t letting one of the longest-standing sports rivalries in the state get between them. The Mortensons While a rivalry can be common between siblings, Jack and Quinn Mortenson, brothers from Pierre, S.D., entered a new rivalry altogether when they decided […]
Volleyball wins 3-1 against SDSU
The volleyball team started off rivalry week with a 3-1 home victory over South Dakota State on Sunday evening. The Coyotes stomped the Jackrabbits in set one 25-19, lost set two 18-25, and then came back to finish out the game strong with a 25-16 victory in the third set and a 25-13 win in the […]
Cru members share faith stories through online campaign
Cru, a Christian religious organization with an affiliated group on campus, recently launched a media campaign called “My Story” that allowed its members to share personal stories with the world. “It’s a group of students telling their stories, typing it and then sharing it with the world,” USD Cru President Jordan Hins said. Those who […]