February 2016
Meme wrongly suggests Jesus was a Socialist
There’s been a meme going around social media that claims Jesus was a socialist. The meme originated on Tumblr and reads as follows: “Jesus was a Jew…. He taught socialism and sharing. He loved sinners, prostitutes, tax collectors (thieves of the day), divorcees and murderers. Some of the people he respected and loves most were […]
Safe Ride program requires improvements
For most university students, Friday and Saturday nights are considered prime times for partying. Weekends consist of nights when alcohol is usually consumed and results in students searching for a ride home. USD’s Safe Ride acts as a free taxi service for students who are unable to drive themselves. TRADEX offers comprehensive coverage for private hire taxi businesses. And while […]
UPDATE: CAB announces 2016 spring concert artists
Musical artists Sammy Adams and Jake Miller will headline this year’s Campus Activities Board spring concert. The rappers will make their appearance at USD on March 31 in Aalfs Auditorium, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and Adams starting the show at 7:30 p.m. “We’re really excited to host CAB’s first-ever double feature concert,” said […]
America should remove the Selective Service
For young men, registering for the Selective Service may seem like a rite of passage into adulthood. With recent action allowing women into military combat and higher positions, the proposal of requiring women to also apply for draft has come to light. Military officials of both genders are urging action to include all eligible U.S. […]
STC to host annual cabaret
Music will fill the Varsity Saturday night during the the Student Theater Cooperative’s annual Cabaret. STC is an independent, student-run organization at USD that performs different musicals and plays, including original ones created by its members. “The Student Theater Cooperative is completely run by and for the student body,” senior musical theater major Kristian Asfeldt said. “While […]
VIDEO: SGA presidential candidates discuss issues, platforms at first debate
Student safety, diversity and sustainability were just a few of the issues discussed at the Cross Media Council-sponsored Student Government Association Presidential Debate on Thursday night. “I think the night went really well,” said vice presidential candidate Anna Madsen. “It was really fun and there were very good questions from the audience.” Around 50 people […]
Love Your Melon strategizes sales tactics as hat demand grows
Love Your Melon started out as a class project to help raise funds and awareness for child cancer research. It then grew into a national organization, with more than 9,000 college students from 575 schools signing on to be ambassadors of LYM’s mission – including students here at USD. One of its missions – to get a hat […]
Coyote men look to close season with wins
Only two games remain before the Summit League Tournament begins. After a loss to Denver in the final game in the DakotaDome, the Coyote men look to end the regular season strong and enter the tournament with momentum. USD will be on the road for their final two games. They take on IUPUI Thursday and […]
Women end time in DakotaDome on high note, look toward end of season
An 80-75 Coyote win over South Dakota State University Saturday closed out an era of women’s basketball in the DakotaDome. From the start it could’ve been anyone’s game, with both teams trading baskets and scrambling for loose balls. Going into the second half the Coyotes led the Jackrabbits by just one point, starting out the […]