March 22, 2016
Dual credit enrollment sees steady increase
For the past several years, South Dakota high school students have had the opportunity to take university-level courses at USD, which count both as high school graduation credits and college credits. These courses have seen a statewide enrollment increase at all South Dakota Board of Regents institutions with each consecutive semester, rising from 855 students […]
Scam targets USD student emails, 80 accounts infected
[pull_quote_right author=”Cheryl Tiahrt, USD Deputy Chief Information Officer”]We need our students to help us keep this network secure. The things we can’t patch is people.[/pull_quote_right] An email phishing scam tricked dozens of USD students over spring break. Information Technology Services said a phishing message was sent to students March 6. The email told students that their mailbox […]
Coyote women advance to Sweet 16 of WNIT
A 101-89 road win over the University of Minnesota has moved the Coyotes into the Sweet Sixteen of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The win has USD brimming with confidence. “Any time you go on the road and get big wins, especially at a Big Ten type of school, it’s something that builds confidence,” said […]
Political polarization is dangerous to society
One of the largest problems facing this country today is political polarization. Political polarization is when the political right and left become so ideologically far from each other that they can no longer compromise and work together. This causes stagnant legislatures and hatred toward the other side. People blame their political opposition for any problems they […]
Coyote men’s basketball looks to next season
After sneaking in as the final seed in the Summit League Tournament earlier this month, the Coyotes were unable to overcome the top seeded Mastodons of Fort Wayne, falling 70-86. The Coyotes now look toward next season. There’s reason for optimism in Vermillion — the three transfers that sat out this season will now be eligible […]
USD art professor crafts hospital sculpture with community members’ hands
Community members from around the area are lending their hands for a sculpture project that will commemorate more than a lifetime of memories at the old Dakota Hospital building in Vermillion. Chris Meyer, an associate professor of sculpture at USD, has been commissioned by the Dakota Hospital Foundation and Sanford Vermillion Medical Center to build […]
‘My Body, My Rights’ exhibit allows USD students freedom to create
Many of the new colorful images and unique writings that now adorn the walls on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library do more than please the eye. This collection of work is part of a new art exhibition curated by USD’s Amnesty International. It features different mediums of art created by students based […]
USD artist competes in Mike’s Hard Lemonade design contest
In the last few years, Mike’s Hard Lemonade has turned to one group of people who knows its products well: college students. Senior Ava MoweryCarlson is working towards a BFA with a graphic design emphasis and a minor in art history. She wants a career involving designing and illustration but is currently focusing on obtaining […]
Paula Hawks visits USD, discusses run for SD Congressional seat
South Dakota State Representative and Congressional hopeful Paula Hawks, D-S.D., met with students and faculty Monday night in the MUC Pit Lounge. Hawks is entering the political ring to unseat current South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem, R-S.D. Hawks opened by discussing her life in South Dakota. She grew up on a farm near Flandreau, S.D., […]
New campus group offers support for sexual assault, domestic abuse survivors
A new group on campus is giving victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse a safe space to heal and boost self-esteem. Phoenix: Survivors Support Group was started in early February by seniors Katelyn Troastle and Cassy Jerrett as a way for survivors to talk and participate in healing activities. Troastle and Jerrett said they […]