October 2017
Center for Diversity & Community holds discussion following faculty departure
Following the departure of former intercultural programming coordinator Lena Tran, the Center for Diversity & Community held a two-hour open discussion on moving forward as a community. About 15 students attended the discussion on Sunday. Some topics discussed were the future of the CDC, how to move forward with event planning and addressing unwelcoming feelings in […]
USD basketball teams prepare to take the court
The Coyote men and women basketball teams ended both seasons on losses in the Summit League Tournament and NIT and WNIT last year. This season, the teams are focused on getting better and winning the Summit League Tournament. Men: Get better everyday Last season, the Coyote men lost the second game of the Summit League […]
Player of the Pack: Jacob Barents
Jacob Barents is a senior majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: How does being powerful in the weight room translate into being able to throw further in the ring? JB: It really helps having good weight room numbers if I’m able to translate it into my events. Creating functional strength is one of […]
Editorial: SGA can and should do more
The semester is now half over. People and organizations have been busy. The Student Government Association (SGA), however, seems to be taking things slower. Recall from last year’s election the platform of now President Teagan McNary and Vice President Josh Anderson. There were three pillars: increase student involvement, build partnerships with Vermillion and promote inclusiveness. These […]
What it’s like to be a conservative woman on a liberal campus
Coming from California, I’m used to being that one red speck in the middle of a bunch of blue. It’s not easy being a conservative woman on a liberal campus. Most universities are factually more liberal than any other political party in their belief systems and the way they run their schools. In most of […]
Professor finds unexpected passion teaching ASL
Voice off, voice on and interpretive dance – Teri Bellis, chair of the department of communication sciences and disorders, uses unique teaching techniques in and out of the classroom. Sydney Busch, a junior communication sciences and disorders major, said she’s enjoying her first class with Bellis. “I love her. I think she’s a great professor just […]
Honesty sometimes not the best policy
I was raised hearing the saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” Yet, there are situations when it’s not. According to PsychCentral, white lies are common in healthy relationships. Licensed psychologist and relationship expert Susan Orenstein defined a white lie as, “omitting the complete truth to spare someone’s feelings.” In other words, we can tell the truth if […]
Dark Matter Day showcases research
The USD department of physics hosted Dark Matter Day to educate more students on its research about a relatively unknown topic. About 100 students and faculty snacked on dark chocolate and asked questions after listening to a lecture on the dark matter research that’s being conducted on campus. USD professors Joel Sander and Dongming Mei led […]
Faculty members awarded for excellence in research
Three faculty members were awarded the 2017 President’s Award for Research Excellence on Oct. 4. Recipients were selected by the university and external reviewers based on research accomplishments, publications and grant success. This award serves as a grant valued at $3,000 to faculty members for continuing their research. Brian Burrell Brian Burrell, professor of basic […]
DakotaDome renovations to be completed by 2020
A $26 million project, DakotaDome renovations will likely begin by next year. As the DakotaDome undergoes renovations, upgrades to plumbing systems are an essential component of the project. To ensure that plumbing systems are up to par, it’s important to work with a trusted plumbing specialist like AK Gas & Plumbing Brisbane, who can provide […]