2017
New law aims to make it easier to prosecute sex traffickers
It’s about to be easier for prosecutors to take on sex-trafficking cases in South Dakota. House Bill 1118, signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard on March 10, will eliminate “the need to prove the use of force, fraud or coercion in the human trafficking of minors” when prosecuting cases. Before the bill was passed, victims of trafficking […]
Why rush? Reasons for early marriage not always valid
Scrolling through my news feed lately has begun to look like an obnoxious cliché photo album full of promise rings, engagement photos, wedding plans and pregnancy announcements. On a typical night, I sit in my dorm watching Netflix while eating raw cookie dough for dinner at 11 p.m., when really I should’ve eaten a well-balanced meal […]
USD welcomes new Center for Diversity & Community director
USD has a new leader on campus who will continue to advocate for diversity and inclusiveness. Adetokunbo Oredein is the new director of the Center for Diversity & Community, announced before spring break. Oredein was offered the position in January, and officially started at USD on March 2 with a welcome event at the CDC. Oredein […]
No more S.D. travel for San Francisco city employees
In response to the passage of SB 149 in Pierre, a law that extends legal protection to religious adoption agencies, the city of San Francisco has decided it will no longer do business in the state of South Dakota. South Dakota’s passage of this law brought it into the crosshairs of a 2016 San Francisco […]
Candidly Canada: Lowered drinking age leads to heightened safety
For the most part, Canada and the United States are fairly similar to each other. However, one major difference that’s especially apparent when on a college campus is the legal drinking age. When I’m back in the States, the legal drinking age of 21 doesn’t stop most people from drinking. Many people even go to […]
Vermillion Dart League headline Monday night bar scene
In bars across Vermillion, Monday nights are reserved for darts. Ten teams compete for bragging rights in the Vermillion Dart League at Leo’s Sports Bar, Varsity Pub and Eagles 2421. Nicholas Haley, captain of the Cat on a Leash team that plays at Varsity Pub, said the teams play games of 501. “Each player on […]
USD Women’s (Her)story Month focuses on feminism, education
March is more than just a month for clovers and leprechauns, it’s also the official month for women’s history. USD is hosting multiple events to showcase women’s history. The kick-off event on March 1 was a social event called “Who Runs the World? Girls!” hosted by co-founders of the Sampson House, a marketing agency in […]
Women defeated by Iowa in second round of WNIT
The Coyote women fell to Hawkeyes in Iowa City Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament with a final score of 73-78. Sophomore guard Allison Arens led USD’s efforts with 24 points and six rebounds. Other double-figure scorers for USD included sophomore guard Jaycee Bradley and freshman guard Ciara Duffy. Iowa center […]
Name chosen for Vermillion pool
The city of Vermillion has decided on a name for its soon-to-be-opened swimming pool in Prentis Park. The new pool will be called the “Prentis Plunge.” The name was selected from more than 100 submissions that were made during a contest in early February, which was then narrowed down to four finalist names. The name Prentis […]
Coyotes register first win in WNIT
The USD women’s basketball team will progress into the second round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament after their 78-55 win over the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday. The Coyotes took 18 points each in the first and second quarter, while North Dakota scored nine and 12 in their first and second quarters, […]