February 2018
Faculty Senate meeting discusses current legislation and honors program
The Faculty Senate is comprised of faculty representing each of the programs at USD. The Senate met Wednesday night to discuss current legislation, the future of the honors program and the upcoming Frankenstein symposium. Student Government Association issues were discussed at the start of the meeting, concerning their resolution opposing House Bill 1073. The next discussion was on […]
USD athletics welcomes new strength and conditioning coach
A healthy athlete, a welcoming environment and an overall increased athletic performance are three goals Clete McLeod has for his new position as the head strength and conditioning coach at USD. Following the departure of previous head strength and conditioning coach Jevon Bowman, McLeod accepted the position Jan. 21. McLeod said he was impressed by […]
Photo gallery: Coyote men beat Mavericks, celebrate Senior Day
A few transitions helped the men’s team in the second half to beat the Omaha Mavericks 79-64 in their final home game at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday afternoon. The Coyote men celebrated Senior Day, and honored the four seniors on the team: Austin Sparks, Joshua Doss, Carlton Hurst and Nick Fuller. Head coach […]
Coyote women remain undefeated 13-0
The Coyote women added another Summit League win to their record by defeating the Golden Eagle Oral Roberts 72-55. On Senior Saturday the Golden Eagles (6-7) traveled to the Sanford Coyote Sport Center to take on the undefeated Coyotes (13-0). The women’s team came out slow, but continued their 17 game win streak. Head coach […]
Parker’s Movie Review: “The Post” fails to stand out
Lining up an A-list cast and one of the most well-known directors of all time, Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” was released in theaters in January. Starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Bob Odenkirk, the film should have been a massive success, but its drab pacing and poorly-executed drama undercuts its powerful talent. Set in New York […]
‘Sex Me Up’ presents inclusive sex education
USD students were given an opportunity to learn about inclusive sex education this Valentine’s Day. The Center for Diversity & Community hosted “Sex Me Up,” an event with various speakers from Siouxland Community Health Center, Planned Parenthood and ICARE to provide flash lectures on various topics every 30 minutes Wednesday afternoon. Students decorated “genderbread” cookies at […]
Player of the Pack: Logan Power
Basketball forward Logan Power is a junior from Lincoln, Neb., and is majoring in kinesiology and sports science. Ali Boysen: What’s your favorite thing about being a Coyote? Logan Power: I would say being able to hang out with the guys on this team every day and going to work with them every day. Being […]
Editorial: Presidential search committee should remember all of the departments
Ever since USD President James Abbott announced his retirement last fall, there has been a buzz around who will take his place. It was in January that an official search committee was created to find Abbott’s successor. The committee consists of 18 people from a wide range of backgrounds. Ten of them are USD alumni, […]
People of the Pack: Abigale Jensen
Abigale Jensen is a first-year nursing major from Custer, SD. Molly Sperlich: What was the hardest part about coming to college, or the biggest thing you learned? Abigale Jensen: It was hard keeping myself on track with my classes, and so I learned how to get better at being organized. MS: How is Vermillion different from […]
Be careful with trust: it’s necessary but can become dangerous
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