February 2018
Students shouldn’t party while they’re in college, should focus on wellness
Although I get stressed at times in college, I choose not to go out because it will affect my grades and my mood. And I’m grateful that I don’t drink alcohol or do drugs because I’ve seen the negative effects it has on social media. There are times when I often feel resentful to be […]
Healthy lifestyles encouraged at USD
At the Wellness Center, there are plenty of options for students to get involved in exercise and healthy habits. With around 65 group classes offered per week, the Wellness Center has a wide variety of physical activity options. Wendy Johnson, associate director of the Wellness Center, said it’s important for college students to start paying […]
International Night to Shine event promotes inclusion for all
Grace Baptist Church was filled with love, laughter, dancing and karaoke Friday night as volunteers and individuals with special needs came together for a memorable “Night to Shine.” The third annual Night to Shine is a nonprofit event sponsored by former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow that gives people with special needs ages 14 and older the opportunity to attend a […]
Annual Stilwell Exhibition showcases student artwork
The Stilwell Exhibition is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to showcase art they’ve created in and outside of the classroom throughout the year. Students are able to submit five pieces of artwork for the exhibition, which are narrowed down and given awards by a juror appointed by the chair of fine arts. This […]
Head-to-head: Let them stay
I believe “Dreamers,” or the beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, are every bit as American as myself, and deserve to be treated with dignity. Perhaps our nation’s perpetual partisanship is making me cynical, but if there’s one thing that surprises me about Dreamers, it’s the wide support felt by many citizens […]
Science deserves more attention on campus
I’m 21 years old. But last Tuesday, I felt like I was 5. On Feb. 6, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Tensions were high. For those not familiar, SpaceX is a private company that develops and launches rockets into space. Essentially it’s a private version of NASA. The Falcon […]
Archery Club members look forward to world championships in Yankton
Members of the USD Archery Club can often be found at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery complex. Some of them are practicing for upcoming competitions, others are shooting for the fun of it, but all of them are imagining what it will feel like when the complex hosts the World Archery Indoor Championships this week. The World […]
‘Three Sisters’ production offers unique opportunity
“Three Sisters” is USD theater department’s latest production, exploring themes of romance, struggle and hope. The story is set in early-1900s Russia, and centers around three sisters living in a provincial town who are generally dissatisfied with their lives, but come to a sense of peace by the end of the play. Tim Pyles, assistant […]
A day in the life: Austin Sparks
The man with 100 birthdays, and a senior about to end his four years playing Coyote basketball, center Austin Sparks is looking forward to finishing his basketball career on a high note. Sparks said he’s been playing basketball since second grade. “I was good at it — that’s one of the reasons I got recruited […]
Coyote men upset Peru in non-conference action
Though the first half saw Peru leading a few times against the Coyotes, the second half allowed USD to step up and secure a 98-55 victory over the Bobcats Saturday afternoon in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyote men are now 22-6 in the season, which is tied for the most wins for USD […]