April 2018
USD names Todd Lee new men’s head basketball coach
Todd Lee, a USD alumnus, was announced as the new men’s head basketball coach Wednesday, according to GoYotes. Lee graduated from USD in 1986 with a business administration degree, and received his master’s in education at Azusa Pacific in 2003. David Herbster, USD’s athletic director, said in the GoYotes press release that Lee “checks all […]
Player of the Pack: Jack Coker
Jack Coker is a freshman in business administration who plays football and throws for track and field. Ali Boysen: Is it difficult playing two sports your first year of college? Jack Coker: So I’ve really had to develop and work on my time management skills… especially in high school it was easy to kinda just do […]
People of the Pack: Hadassa Pacheco
Hadassa Pacheco is a graduate student at USD getting her masters in piano performance from Brazil. Molly Sperlich: Did you do your undergrad at USD? Hadassa Pacheco: No, I was in Brazil for my undergrad, so I have only been at USD since August. MS: So, how do you like it so far? HP: It […]
Hockey teams rely on questionable tactics to ensure home-ice advantage
With playoff hockey approaching in a couple weeks, teams are doing everything they can to prepare. While preparation for the playoffs usually refers to behavior on the ice, the Vegas Golden Knights organization has been busy off the ice as well. Adam Gretz of NBC Sports reported on March 27 that Vegas has taken an interesting approach […]
Review: ‘The Tiger’ establishes a new domain for Korean filmmaking
Few foreign films succeed in creating a compelling narrative quite like “The Tiger: An Old Hunter’s Tale.” Directed and written by Korean filmmaker Hoon-jung Park, “The Tiger” is an immortal tale of struggle, independence and freedom. The film stars veteran actor Min-sik Choi as Chun Man-duk, a hunter that watches over an ancient and venerated […]
Maddie Butterfield excels on the field and in the classroom
From honors thesis research with turtles, to fitness testing and conversations on mental disorder advocacy, junior medical biology major and women’s soccer player Maddie Butterfield has made her mark at USD. As an athlete who is a member of the Honors program, who’s been named to the Summit League Honor Roll and listed on the […]
Athletes’ unique superstitious rituals serve a purpose
Whether it’s wearing the same socks, tying two knots in one shoe or drinking the same flavored Gatorade before every game, many athletes share superstitious rituals. For some USD athletes, superstitions are more than just a ritual, they’re the difference between a win or loss. Freshman tennis player Jana Lazarevic has trusted superstitions since the […]
Residence Hall Association hosts programs, considers student concerns
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) consists of five student executive members, oversees the complex councils and funds items and programs in the residence halls across campus. RHA hosted a Casino Night in the Richardson and Olson halls on March 15. During this event, the RHA gave eight new pool cues to staff at the Richardson-Olson side […]
CDC hosts student panels for new director candidates
The Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) is getting closer to choosing a new director, and are giving students the opportunity to be a part of the hiring process. For three days — April 2, 3 and 5 — students in the CDC will host student panels to help them get to know and possibly […]
Senators-at-large, president pro-tempore appointed to new positions
Student Government Association President Josh Sorbe administered the oath of office to ten senators-at-large at the weekly SGA meeting Tuesday night, and the new senators-at-large were appointed to standing committees. To become an SGA senator-at-large, a student must fill out an application, have an interview with three past senators and have a mock session of […]