2016
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 […]
Coyote volleyball loses first match in SCSC
A step out of Summit League play to take on the Iowa State Cyclones ended in a loss in straight sets for USD in front of a crowd of 1,397, the largest since the opening match of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes went into the match on a six-game win streak and undefeated […]
Coyotes look to Indiana State after Dakota Days win
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers came into the DakotaDome ranked 11th in the country on Dakota Days, but left with their tails between their legs. Junior quarterback Chris Streveler led the Coyotes to a 28-25 win. This came as the first win in Missouri Valley conference play for USD. “It was a good win. […]
Vermillion Biotest Plasma Center opens for buisness
Eighteen beds sit in a row, machines separating the spots where donors will soon sit. Machines stand next to the beds, awaiting donor blood to separate life-saving plasma and remaining hemoglobin. The beds are part of a complex process at Biotest Plasma Center where people get paid to have their blood taken. The business opened on […]
SGA votes to stay in the Student Federation
On Oct. 4, SGA President Nathaniel Steinlicht, Vice President Michelle Novak and at-large senators Josh Anderson and Teagan McNary attended the Student Federation meeting in Aberdeen. Prior to the Student Federation meeting, USD and SDSU paid two-thirds of the budget for the Federation and represented one-third of the votes. Novak said she thought the […]