January 2017
Candidly Canada: Bilingualism benefits self, world
The second I began my flight from Chicago O’Hare to Montreal, I realized what I was getting myself into. The girl sitting next to me was with her family in the seats in front of mine, and whenever they interacted, they spoke French. When deciding to study abroad, Quebec became a top destination because it […]
Women’s march organizers prepare for day after inauguration
Susanne Skyrm, a retired music department professor, and Caitlin Collier, an attorney, are gearing up for the march they’ve organized for Jan. 21. This march follows suit with the march planned in Washington D.C., which more than 200,000 people are expected to join in. Sister marches are expected in cities and towns nationwide. Some will even participate in solidarity […]
Coyotes cruise past struggling Mastodons
The USD Coyotes (17-3, 6-1 Summit) eased their way to a victory over the Fort Wayne Mastodons (3-16, 0-6 Summit) at home on Wednesday night. The Coyotes extended their win streak to four in a row Wednesday night with notable contributions from sophomore guard Allison Arens, who scored 18 points, and senior center Abigail Fogg, who […]
Two teams announce run for SGA executive positions
Two teams announced their plans to run for the Student Government Association executive positions during Tuesday night’s meeting. Teagan McNary and Josh Anderson will be running against Sadie Swier and Lucas Lund for the next presidential and vice presidential positions in SGA. McNary said she believes she and her running mate have a lot of great ideas to […]
Speaker delivers Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote address
The lyrics, “Oh, freedom! Oh, freedom! Oh, freedom over me! And before I’d be a slave, I’ll be buried in my grave. And go home to my Lord and be free!” rang through Farber Hall Tuesday night as Arthur Jones led his audience in reciting the old African American Spiritual “Oh Freedom.” As 2017’s Martin Luther King […]
USD law professor opposes Donald Trump’s attorney general pick
More than 1,400 law professors from across the United States have signed an open letter urging the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to block Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general. USD law professor Sean Kammer was the only signatory from South Dakota. Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions was nominated by President Trump on Nov. 18 to […]
March for Women in Vermillion set after inauguration
Participants of the ‘Vermillion March for Women’ are planning to march along Main Street on Jan. 21, one day after President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. Similar events are scheduled in cities across the country, from Sioux Falls to Washington, D.C. A press release for the event states that the march is a way for local residents […]
Coyotes defeat defending champ Fort Wayne
The Coyotes (13-8, 4-2 Summit) hosted the Fort Wayne Mastodons (14-5, 3-2 Summit) for another big game at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday afternoon. The Coyotes were lead by sophomore guard Matt Mooney as he scored a career-high 30 points (4-7 3-ptr, 10-15 FT). After slightly struggling in the previous game, including missing two […]
Visiting artist gives presentation on Fine Arts exhibit
Michael Two Bulls, a Lakota artist, showcased his work during a visiting artist lecture in the Fine Arts building Thursday afternoon. The presentation, which more than 50 people attended, included his works of art and the various meanings behind them. “I kind of pull from a lot of things,” he said. “One of them being probably my family […]
USD history chair named interim Arts and Sciences Dean
Kurt Hackemer, chair of USD’s history department, was named interim Dean of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences in early January. He will start the new position on Feb. 27. A search committee has been formed to find a permanent replacement for Matt Moen, Hackemer’s predecessor, who announced late last semester he would be leaving to […]