February 2016
Editorial: Good Samaritan laws helpful to preventing loss of lives from overdoses and accidents
Many times, intoxicated and underage people aren’t keen on calling an ambulance for any alcohol or drug-related emergencies such as overdosing because they’re afraid to get into any police-related trouble. Ways to alleviate this fear and help victims of overdoses are 911 Good Samaritan laws, which “protect people from arrest and prosecution for drug possession […]
Early-voting states don’t predict political party nominees despite what the media says
It’s that time of year again. As the first results roll in from early-voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire, the population waits on edge, hardly able to bear the anticipation. Okay, maybe not. In fact, many people don’t get excited for one reason: early voting states only matter because some people say they matter. […]
Women surge, aim for NCAA Tourney
After downing Denver 79-33 and Omaha 70-55 in commanding fashion, the Coyote women turn their focus to Oral Roberts. The Golden Eagles are the only team in the Summit League that have managed to best USD so far this season. The 56-60 lost on Jan. 6 is the only loss on the Coyotes’ otherwise perfect […]
Head-to-head: Early-voting states help candidates boost poll numbers, crucial to electoral process
Presidential primaries have begun, and New Hampshire and Iowa have been receiving a lot of time in the media spotlight. It may be early, but these states are very important and deserve the attention they receive. Iowa and New Hampshire are definitely not 100 percent predictive of who will be the eventual nominee for each […]
Swimming and diving teams prepare for Summit League Championships
As the USD swimming and diving teams prepare for the Summit League Championships this month, they look to eclipse their fourth place finish from a year ago. Head coach Jason Mahowald said he knows his team is capable of doing better than last year. “Our goal is always to do better and to improve on […]
Americans should be required to pass the naturalization test to vote in elections
In most American high schools, civics classes are required, but still one in three Americans cannot pass the civics portion of the naturalization test, according to a study conducted by the Center for the Study of the American Dream. It’s startling to find that one out of three of us cannot pass a simple 10-question […]
Basketball starter Shy McClelland quits team, cites tension with Smith
Junior guard Shy McClelland, a starter for USD men’s basketball who has played 21 games this year, is done playing basketball for USD. On Tuesday, McClelland announced he would no longer be playing for USD in a tweet. McClelland, who has averaged 11.5 points per game for USD this season, has been serving a suspension […]
Men look to improve record, avenge early season losses
After capping off last week with a home win over Oral Roberts, USD broke a four-game losing streak. The Coyotes currently sit tied at second to last place in the Summit League standings, and face two tough tests in the coming week. USD will first face North Dakota State at home Thursday. Last time out […]
Student tires from millennial stereotypes
Look at me, a baby from 1993. Because our country likes to give generations nicknames such as the baby boomers, I’ve been dubbed a millennial, one who was born between the late 1980s and mid 1990s. With this name comes the stereotypes, which I, for one, have never been a fan of, because I’m my […]
Student organization lobbies for women’s rights
One group on campus has decided to lobby for several women’s issues, including abortion, periods, contraception and more. Students for Reproductive Rights (SFRR) is a fairly recent group on campus which was formed in opposition to a pro-life group at USD. Junior Chelsea Gilbertson, the group’s creator, said she started the group after Yotes for […]