September 13, 2016
Pilot recycling program moving to next round of discussion
The USD waste and recycling study report is almost finished and ready to be taken to the Executive Committee to review a pilot program. The report includes data from multiple studies done last year. Including recycling rates, a waste profile assessment, infrastructure assessment and sustainability survey. According to the report, done by the Verdis group, […]
Annual 5k promotes awareness, raises money for mental health
Scores of people took to the streets of Vermillion Saturday morning to help raise awareness about mental health. The Nikki’s Fund 5k run/walk is an annual event that promotes suicide prevention and awareness. The run is held in honor of Nikki Harris, who passed away 11 years ago from suicide. Janine Harris, Nikki’s mother and […]
Gender inclusive housing, the Center for Diversity & Community important outlets for LGBTQ+ students
In its second year of implementation, gender inclusive housing along with efforts by the Center for Diversity & Community has made a positive impact for LGBTQ+ students. About 30 students opted for gender inclusive housing this fall, said Housing Director John Geske. Gender inclusive housing is available in North Complex, McFadden Hall and Coyote Village, […]
Professor: Knowing legal rights important in encounters with the police
With a summer of tension between police and the communities they patrol, some students may wonder, just what are their rights in a police encounter? Sydney Andre, a freshman studying English, said that she gets nervous when she is pulled over. “I got really nervous because just having to deal with the police causes anxiety,” […]
False alarm: preparing students for actual fire
Surrounded by about 1,000 of their peers in their residence hall, any student can expect to hear the fire alarm at any time. Students deal with fire alarms regularly; whether it’s a drill, smoke from students trying to grill hamburgers in their kitchenette or an actual fire. Jonah Eggers, a North Complex resident and first-year […]
Morgan’s Mix: Grouplove’s ‘Big Mess’ brings happy vibes to listeners
“We’re back in business / you’re such a big mess / and I love you,” sings Hannah Hooper of Grouplove in their latest release “Big Mess.” This boisterous quintet is back in business with its third album, and fans have been waiting for since the release of “Spreading Rumours” in 2013. What’s so delightful about Grouplove is they […]
Secular Student Alliance looks to educate on secularism at USD
At USD, there at least a half dozen religiously affiliated groups where students can gather around their collective faith. In contrast to the variety of religious groups, there is only one group on campus where non-religious students can express their feelings toward religion, or lack thereof. USD’s Secular Student Alliance, a chapter of the national group of the […]
Residence halls to receive future lock system updates
A new step in a security program for North Complex has been completed and a new lighting policy for residence halls has also been put into place for this semester. John Geske, director of housing said housing works closely with the Coyote Card office to keep the dorms secure. “What we do there is make […]
Coyote football preps for tough test in North Dakota
Twenty-one points. That’s how much USD was down at the start of the fourth quarter before making a massive comeback to take down Weber State in double overtime during their first home game of the season Saturday afternoon. With 10:21 left, the Coyotes scored to make it 42-28. Then, with 6:51 left they scored again […]