April 18, 2018
It’s time to change the masculinity model
During the last couple of months, masculinity has come under fire in headlines such as USA Today’s “Are boys ‘broken’? Another mass shooting renews debate on toxic masculinity.” The issue of toxic masculinity is prevalent and it’s the perfect time to examine this issue. On the March 25 broadcast of the Today Show, reporter Stephanie Ruhle held […]
Women’s tennis team looks to claim Summit League Tournament title
The women’s tennis team is looking for redemption after placing second last year at the Summit League Tournament. The Coyotes (9-11) will head to Denver for the conference tournament on April 27, with hopes of being champions. The team is looking to strengthen their game to achieve that goal. “We’ve put (ourselves) in a lot […]
People of the Pack: Austin Thompson
Molly Sperlich: What is your position in the criminal justice club? Austin Thompson: I am currently the president. MS: What are your responsibilities as president? AT: Scheduling events on campus, I organize trips and also working with faculty to get speakers on campus. MS: What sort of trips do you go on? AT: Anything related […]
Player of the Pack: Austin Simmons
Austin Simmons is a junior quarterback majoring in physical education. Cheyenne Alexis: What do you like about being the quarterback? Austin Simmons: There’s a lot of things that I like about it. One big thing is you always get to touch the ball in every play, so you get to really have an impact in […]
University administration responds to rumors of campus threat
The University is communicating with students after rumors of a threat on campus this morning. In an email sent by the dean of students at 1:23 this afternoon, the university said it is “aware of information from students.” “Thank you to those who have shared your concerns,” the email said. “We take such reports very […]
Editorial: Protect the earth every day, not just on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22. While the rest of world just has a day, USD does things a little differently. At USD, Earth Day has become Earth Days, where the entire week is home to events, including speakers, movies and stargazing, aimed at promoting sustainability and awareness. Put on by the USD Sustainability […]
Letter to the Editor: Plant seeds in continuing traditions
There’s an old saying that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago—the second best time is now. Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In October, the 26th Annual Red Road Gathering told stories of healing and community as it honored founder Gene Thin Elk, director of […]
Parker’s Movie Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ makes a bang
Sound plays an important role in the horror genre. So much of the fear that is created on screen stems from atmospheric music and sound effects, whether they be loud, explosive jump scares or subtle, bone-chilling background noises. 2016 gave us two horror movies that sought to subvert our expectations about sound in horror: “Hush,” […]
We must choose to be ourselves or to be fake
The hardest and most important thing to do in life is to simply be yourself. In a world full of people who go around pretending to be something that they’re not to fit in with the “it” crowd, we lose track of who we really are. The idea of a true self is something that […]
President Abbott: A legacy
As June approaches, the USD community prepares to say goodbye to the G.O.A.T. and welcome a new university president. University President James Abbott announced his retirement Sept. 27. He’s served as USD’s president for 21 years. Abbott said some of his most memorable moments include the Women’s National Invitational Tournament win in the DakotaDome in 2016 and the […]