March 29, 2016
Record number of women to compete in TKE Fight Night
Thirty-two years ago, Jody Harnois, coach for USD’s Boxing Club, thought up the concept of a charity fight night. Today, he’s training both men and women to fight in about 10 matches at TKE Fight Night. “This is the most women I think that we’ve ever had,” Harnois said. “In fact, there’s nights when we’ve […]
USD’s Einstein Bros. won’t undergo co-branding with Caribou Coffee, yet
For the time being, USD’s Einstein Bros. Bagels will be staying as is, despite a wave of hybrid “coffee and bagel” shops rebranding in the past year as a result of a co-branding effort between Einstein Bros. Bagels and Caribou Coffee. The two brands are now owned by the same company, JAB Holding Co., and […]
WNIT brings out the best of USD student section
I was planning on leaving at halftime. Last Sunday night I decided to go watch the women’s basketball team play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for the “third last game in the DakotaDome.” I, along with the group I came with, were only planning on staying until half due to multiple homework assignments leftover from break. But […]
Good Samaritan Bill signed by Daugaard, becomes law
After more than five years of discussion in Pierre, the Good Samaritan Bill has finally been signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard this month. House Bill 1078 grants immunity from arrest for certain alcohol-related offenses to underage persons who assist someone in need of emergency assistance or who are themselves in need of emergency assistance. “It’s for the […]
Women’s tennis team has success, composed entirely of foreign student-athletes
Many students dream of traveling far away when they go off to college, but most don’t cross an ocean. This year, 20 athletes from 10 countries have traveled overseas for the chance to compete for USD. The women’s tennis team is composed of eight of those foreign athletes who come from six of the 10 […]
USD researcher helps unearth ingredient for ancient beer
A Chicago brewing company is utilizing a thousand-year-old Peruvian beer recipe to produce some suds in the modern day, thanks in part to the work of a USD faculty member. Matthew Sayre, a USD archaeology instructor and researcher, was part of a 2002 expedition that discovered molle (peppercorn) seeds in Cerra Bau’l – the name […]
Practicums offer in-depth look at all things theater
Practicum courses are just one way theater students are able to immerse themselves in their major, but they’re often a more unique option, as they bring unexpected but welcome changes in students’ career paths. USD’s theater majors are required to have four semesters of practicums, or a practical sections of a course. The theater department […]
Judicial Voices Project helps bring past wisdom to law students
The South Dakota Supreme Court celebrated its 125 year anniversary this year. To recognize that, USD hosted a presentation for the Judicial Voices Project last week. The Judicial Voices Project is a way for South Dakota to capture video and pictures of the way today’s justices work for justices in the future. Chief Justice David […]
Bring age appropriate people to theme parks
Earlier this month, my family and I took a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Fl. for spring break. I was extremely excited to go on rides from some of my favorite movies featuring my favorite characters and see awesome places like the castle from Harry Potter. However, during those three days we spent in […]
Editorial: Inclusion of women in sports benefits community
People in 2015 were seen as “pushy” or “overly-sensitive” for openly defending equality. What should be seen as progress and a push toward inclusiveness of all peoples was mocked. With equality comes inclusiveness, and that goes for every group of people, regardless of any demographic. Universities can sometimes threaten inclusiveness, especially when it comes to gender. […]