December 2017
ICARE explained: Strategic plan approved, subcommittees move forward
The ICARE strategic plan, a $300,000 sexual assault prevention and education grant the university received in 2016, was approved on Oct. 20. ICARE stands for Inclusive, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. It’s “committed to preventing and responding to sexual assault in the University of South Dakota community through programming and advocacy,” according to the mission […]
USD football player arrested on new rape charge
Sophomore football player Dale Williamson has been charged with one count of second-degree rape in addition to the previous charge of attempted second-degree rape levied against him in October. Williamson turned himself in to Clay County Sheriff’s Office following a Nov. 21 warrant for his arrest. According to the Argus Leader, documents say the new […]
Professors, international students gather during breaks
One USD professor has opened his home to international students who are unable to travel home for holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. K.C. Santosh, an assistant computer science professor and Nepalese faculty advisor, started the tradition three years ago. Santosh said it’s nice to spend time with students, especially those who feel homesick over […]
Women’s triathlon added to Coyote athletics
USD’s 18th sport – women’s triathlon – will make its debut next year. David Herbster, USD’s athletic director, said in an email the new sport was decided in July 2017. “We started planning during the summer to develop a new permanent addition to our sport offerings,” he said. To have a new sport added to […]
People of the Pack: Morgan Eggers
Morgan Eggers is a junior communication sciences & disorders and psychology double major. Devin Martin: What are your plans for finals week? Morgan Eggers: Just trying to really study hard and make sure everything goes smooth for my finals. I have quite a few this year so I am trying to make sure I do good on […]
Letter to the Editor: Sexual harassers and predators should be fired, expelled
I have mixed emotions concerning Abbott’s retirement. On one hand he can be credited for advancing the USD brand in many areas. One area stands, however, as a glaring exception. That is the area of sexual harassment/assault on campus. For example, there is a current USD faculty member that was investigated for sexual harassment in […]
Local organization distributes 3,500 diapers in two months
Vermillion families who struggle to afford diapers for their young children are getting the help they need through a new organization, The Evan Project. Ellie Pyles, a Vermillion resident, has taken the lead on a local diaper bank project to help struggling families close to home. Since starting the project in October, the organization has distributed […]
Coyotes lose in second playoffs game 42-54
After a victory against Nicholls State in the first round of the FCS playoffs, the Coyotes were unable to defeat No. 5 ranked Sam Houston State at Saturday’s game in Huntsville, TX. The Coyotes walked away 42-54. Named the two best quarterbacks in the playoffs for SHS and USD, Jeremiah Briscoe and Chris Streveler both […]
Column: Students should attend a variety of sporting events
USD students have the great opportunity to see Division I sports live. While football and basketball are usually the most popular sports at USD, students should also be open to watching other sports. Last year, I attended a USD softball game against University of Nebraska-Omaha. At first, I wasn’t thrilled about going. I’m thankful I […]
SD Army National Guard band performs seasonal songs at NMM
It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas Friday afternoon in the National Music Museum. The 147th South Dakota Army National Guard band performed seasonal favorites for an audience, including kindergartners from St. Agnus. The band had nine people, with mostly brass instruments and percussion. The concert was full of familiar classics with some […]