2017
Letter to the editor: Students, university should commit to being inclusive
Last month the university released (via Facebook/social media) a Valentine’s Day video. Although most of these Valentine’s Day messages from students were harmless shoutouts to parents, friends and partners, there were clips that treated same-gender relationships as a joke and seemingly mocked these partnerships. The university received numerous complaints and removed the video. Then, on […]
USD would benefit from entering the world of esports
I’ve been openly critical of the spending for collegiate athletics for some time now, and I recently wrote a column about my dissatisfaction with general activity fee spending. Regardless, the hikes are here, and we’ll all be paying a significant amount of money for student-based programs. If we’re going to pay that money, let’s get […]
A call to laziness: My rationale for not working out
I don’t believe in working out. Something about the practice just doesn’t make sense to me. Why go to the gym when I could eat nine Pop-Tarts? Why go for a bike ride when I could watch the entirety of Friends for the tenth time? I understand why some people want to go to the […]
The fan of the century, face of the university
Having touched the lives of thousands of students, attending more than 75 years of Coyote sporting events and working with the Alumni Association for 15 years, it’s safe to say Nancy McCahren is USD’s number one fan. “I don’t think you will find anyone who is more enthusiastic, more passionate and more on board with the […]
Sixth annual Diversity Symposium held in MUC
About 30 members of the USD community came to the Muenster University Center ballroom Monday for the sixth annual diversity symposium, held by the office of diversity. The event’s keynote address was delivered by Antoinette D. Carroll, founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, a “civic engagement and design social enterprise building healthier and more inclusive cities,” […]
Coyote basketball seniors reflect on years at USD
As the basketball season comes to an end for USD, three Coyote seniors Tyler Flack, Abigail Fogg and Bridget Arens say goodbye to their teams. Tyler Flack Tyler Flack is the lone senior on the men’s basketball team this season and has had a thriving career of five years with the Coyotes. Flack said his […]
Students rate Tapingo app highly
Ratings for Tapingo, the app meant to increase convenience at on-campus dining locations, has been rated highly by USD students so far. Launched less than one month ago, the app has a satisfaction rating of 4.78 out of five stars, Hilary Kenyon, Tapingo growth manager, said in an email. Tapingo has been downloaded by nearly 1,000 students […]
People of the Pack: Alex Newcomb-Weiland
People of the Pack: Alex Newcomb-Weiland Alex Newcomb-Weiland is a sophomore majoring in musical theater. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you hope to do with your major? Alex Newcomb-Weiland: I have no idea. Musical theater is kind of hard to do in the world. I would like to maybe go to New York possibly. If I don’t succeed […]
Sound of USD students dedicate time, hard work to music
Passion, dedication and persistence are core values for the Sound of USD members. The Sound of USD includes about 100 students who all enjoy what they do: showcasing music for the USD community. This enthusiasm can be seen through the marching band and the pep band, both of which are groups under the umbrella of […]
Art therapy, arts in health programs seeing increased interest at USD
Two USD art alumni are bringing their passion for art therapy and arts in health to current students. Alison Boughn, a doctoral student and art therapist, and Ariadne Albright, program coordinator for Sanford Arts Vermillion, were both interested in art therapy and came together to create courses for USD students interested in the fields. “We […]