February 2018
Undefeated USD upsets Western Illinois 92-81
USD pulled through to defeat Western Illinois 92-81 after back and forth turnovers by both the Coyotes and Leathernecks, Thursday night in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Thursday’s game featured PAVE, a student-led group promoting awareness and victim empowerment, to raise awareness and education about sexual assault. The first 200 students through the door were […]
Coyote men’s basketball team dominates Western Illinois Leathernecks
The men’s basketball team traveled to Macomb, Ill. to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Thursday night. The Coyotes earned their 19th season win against the Leathernecks with the final score of 80-54. Putting up the most points for the Coyotes was Tyler Hagedorn with 19 points, followed by Matt Mooney with 12 points […]
Net neutrality brings unique challenges to students and South Dakotans
The Federal Communication Commission repealed net neutrality mid-december, an Obama-era policy that ensured internet service providers allow equal access to keep the Internet a free and open space. Under the repeal of net neutrality students could be effected because internet service providers could potentially have complete freedom to slow download speeds, block websites and charge more money for certain websites to run quicker […]
Female students and faculty challenge gender stereotypes in male-dominated majors
In a USD computer science classroom full of men, one female student is not afraid to leave her seat, approach the whiteboard and scribble her thoughts over it to find a solution to the lab at hand. Senior Alexis Layne, a computer science major, is breaking down gender stereotypes in her male-dominated major by working […]
USD’s complex athletic program decision process
From generating revenue to gender equality, deciding which athletic programs are offered at USD is a complex process. While student interest, adequate facilities and revenue are important factors in deciding athletic programs, David Herbster the athletic director at USD said Title IX is one of the most vital components in the process. Title IX Title IX prohibits […]
Marketing launch for ICARE introduced to students, community
The marketing launch for ICARE, a $300,000 grant to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus through programming and advocacy, was held in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge at noon on Thursday. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and a member of the programming subcommittee for ICARE, said the event was intended […]
College is a big blank space, fill it with your own story
I believe for many college freshmen we imagine what college will be like and how college will change. What school will I go to? Who will my roommate be? What will I major in? These casual questions will cross your mind in your early teens, but before you know it, it’s the senior year of […]