October 2016
Printing on campus looks to continue improving student usage
During the last academic year alone more than one million sheets of paper have used in printing at the Academic Commons in the I.D. Weeks Library by students. There are 839 printers on USD’s campus, according to a recent audit conducted by A&B Business Systems. Most of the printers are HP brand, and the models are […]
Coyote club baseball wraps up fall season
The University of South Dakota doesn’t have a baseball team, however, this hasn’t stopped a group of students from gathering on the baseball diamond every day to play “America’s pastime.” “I think USD should have an official team, I think it would draw a good crowd, especially in the spring,” said Zach Garrett, president of the […]
Student-athlete lives hectic, not without ridicule
After playing football since little league, through high school and the past five years here at the University of South Dakota, this marks my first fall without strapping on pads and a helmet since I was 10-years-old and in the fifth grade. Since middle school, football was the sport I loved the most; however, I […]
Video: International Teatime
Every Thursday, International Students meet in library room 205 at 4 p.m. to take a break from classes and enjoy various teas from around the world. Assistant Director of International Student Services, Patrick Morrison, states that the goal is to have international students attend, however, anyone can join the socializing event. Each meeting tends to […]
Make health a priority during cold and flu season
There’s a crispness in the autumn air, or maybe that’s just the influx of germs. It’s that time of year again where classmates drop like flies in the face of colds, strep or influenza. Although most of us have encountered some form of illness these past weeks, it’s never too late to take precautions that […]
Group projects only beneficial under certain conditions
I’ve never been very fond of group projects. It might just be that I like the idea of being responsible for my own work and having control when everything gets done. I know I’m not the only one that isn’t particularly fond of group projects, as many of my friends don’t seem to like them, either. […]
Native American misconceptions present at USD
Common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans remain prevalent in America today, and especially live on almost every college campus. As the proud students of the University of South Dakota, the responsibility of defeating the barrier between Native students and the assumptions many make about them starts and ends with every student seeking a higher education. […]
Domestic violence display reinforces silence for male victims
While signs, pictures and pamphlets won’t make anyone say, “Oh my!” around the I.D. Weeks Library, the “Silent Witnesses” exhibit currently surrounding the central stairway has a unique power. The Silent Witness Initiative is an organization seeking to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and promote awareness by providing a true […]
Young women play key role in upcoming election
I believed I was one of the luckiest women in the world for being born in a country where I have so many rights, until Oct. 13, 2016. That was the day a poll was tweeted that if only men were to vote, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would win the election, the twitter hashtag […]
USD soccer beats SDSU for first time since 2003
The USD women’s soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over rivals South Dakota State University Friday, the first time they’ve beat the Jackrabbits since 2003. Going into the match SDSU held the top spot in the Summit League as the Jackrabbits were undefeated in Summit League play. Junior Katlin Ptacek scored the first goal of […]