2017
Candidly Canada: Trump opinions, influence extends beyond U.S. borders
My study abroad excursion conveniently coincides with the inauguration of America’s new president. While the decision was unintentional, I can jokingly say that I decided to go to Canada to escape the changing administration. I still stand along the sidelines as a United States citizen, watching the torch of leadership passed from Obama to Trump. […]
Coyotes use second half surge to defeat Western Illinois
The USD Coyotes (14-9, 5-3 Summit) took on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (6-13, 3-5 Summit) on Wednesday night at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes struggled to start the game, but pulled together defensively to keep Western Illinois within reach. After eventually falling to an eight-point deficit in the first half, the Coyotes began […]
University of North Dakota to join Summit League
The University of North Dakota will be joining their fellow Dakota Schools in the Summit League come 2018 and the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2020, according to the Grand Forks Herald. UND will play their final full season in the Big Sky Conference in 2017-18. This will be the first time the Dakota schools […]
Lawrence and Schiller to host “Meet Greet Repeat” internship event
On February 3 in Sioux Falls, the Lawrence & Schiller advertising agency will be hosting an internship fair called “Meet Greet Repeat.” The event is intended to give job candidates the opportunity to have a one-on-one experience with potential employers at the agency. The website for the event describes Meet Greet Repeat as a “fast, […]
Reproductive rights groups planning more events, engaging more students during Trump administration
With the inauguration of President Trump last week, conversations surrounding reproductive rights policies have been more prominent. Abortion rates are at an all-time low since Roe v. Wade and are continuing to drop, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The same study also found that South Dakota is one of six states that have 76-100 percent […]
Real change happens through action, not social media rants
It’s not breaking news that Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Friday, nor is it breaking news that the Women’s March on Washington took place the day after. More than 500 people attended the Women’s March in Vermillion on Saturday. Men, women, children and even dogs marched in our college town in solidarity. […]
Law school professor seen as ‘asset’ to students, Indian law
USD law professor Frank Pommersheim, who recently received the Distinguished Achievement for the Humanities from the South Dakota Humanities Council in November, has been teaching Indian law at USD since 1984. While this is one of many awards Pommersheim has received, he’s known best on campus for his engaging teaching style and passion for Indian […]
Red Steakhouse Auditorium hosts grand opening gala
After four months of renovations, The Coyote Twin Theater hosted a gala celebrating the reopening of the newly-named Red Steakhouse Auditorium Monday night. The auditorium was named in honor of donations given to the theater by Jerad Higman, the owner of Red Steakhouse. More than 70 people attended the gala, which was catered by Red Steakhouse. Attendants […]
USD students drawn to Washington by Women’s March, inauguration
Thousands of people descended on Washington, D.C. last week to see Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the celebratory parade and to participate in marches and demonstrations over the weekend. Among the thousands gathered was a handful of USD students, some there to celebrate the incoming president, others to demonstrate. Jordan Hanson, a junior political science major, didn’t make […]
It’s time to talk depression
In 2015 it was estimated that 16.1 million adults in America had one major depressive episode within the year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That’s 6.7 percent of all American adults. Depression is often spoken about in hushed tones, even though it happens to be in the forefront of many people’s lives. […]