September 2016
Student researches how arts engagement benefits dementia patients
Thanks to an undergraduate research grant, a USD student has had the opportunity to research how arts engagement may benefit people with dementia, a brain condition that causes loss of memory. Rebecca Froehlich, a senior studio arts major, conducted “content analysis” research on a subject in the summer and fall of 2015, when she received a […]
College campuses need strict gun policies
On Aug. 1, 2016, a new law in Texas was passed that allows college students to legally take their guns into campus buildings, whether they’re in a four-year university or a two-year junior college. Permitting guns in the high stress environment of college is a dangerous decision and it can lead to possibly deadly situations. […]
Polarizing political factions restrict compromise
In his farewell address in 1796, George Washington said, “However political parties may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves […]
Sexual assault isn’t a joke
Rape should never be comical. During the Title IX course for incoming first-year students, a video was shown equating consent to making someone a cup of tea. The video showed someone forcing another person to drink tea, which was quite obviously a metaphor for sexual assault. Some students found this part to be funny, as […]
South Dakota legislative sessions too short
Given South Dakota’s small, conservative population, it should come as no surprise that it has a fittingly small government. No matter the size of the government, it still takes time to run a state. Right now, South Dakota isn’t even giving the legislature time to think. The South Dakota state constitution limits the length of […]
Groundwork for Discovery District laid, construction to begin in spring
After more than two decades of talk about building a research park in Sioux Falls, construction on the USD Discovery District is slated to begin next semester, combining business and innovation on one campus. The 80-acre corporate and academic research park was recently awarded a $755,000 grant by the U.S. Economic Development Agency for infrastructure […]
Fire regulation exemption provides option for students to freely practice spiritual rituals
Housing policy says students shouldn’t have any sort of fire hazards in their dorms; however, if a student practices a religion with something that isn’t allowed in the dorms they can get an exemption. Religious scholar and professor, Stephen Miller, is familiar with the process students go through to get an exemption. He said it’s […]
Update: 23-year-old man missing in the Missouri River identified
UPDATE 9/7/16: Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges said the search and rescue effort to find 23-year-old missing Briar Cliff University student Tom Patterson has transitioned to a recovery effort. “We have not located him yet,” Limoges said Wednesday afternoon. Searchers are using boats and a plane to try to locate Patterson, who went missing around 5 […]
Coyotes fall to New Mexico 48-21 in season opener
After coming out swinging and going toe-to-toe with New Mexico for the first few drives, the Lobos proved too much for USD. After the first play of the game was a 75-yard touchdown run for New Mexico, it seemed reminiscent of Kansas State’s opening kickoff return and eventual shutout of USD a year ago. The Coyotes, […]
Coyotes defeat UMKC in straight sets
All it took was three sets for USD to take down University of Missouri—Kansas City Thursday night.buy amoxicillin online https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/amoxicillin.html no prescription Coming off of a big 3-1 win over UND in the opening match of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, expectations were high for the second match. The Coyotes came out strong in the […]