September 2018
Late goal gives USD soccer first road win
The soccer team found its first successful road trip of the season, beating Drake 1-0 in Des Moines on Thursday. The first 70 minutes of the game went without a goal until sophomore Abby Ostrem sent a pass in the direction of freshman Joana Zanin, who headed the ball toward sophomore forward Maddison Sullivan. Sullivan’s strike […]
Greek Week sponsors blood drive, events
Throughout the week of Sep. 17 to the 21st, Greek life on USD’s campus is holding numerous events for their community, called Greek Week. During this week there are multiple events that help support fundraising efforts for each fraternity and sorority. The first community event was the blood drive sponsored by Greek life. Kylee Patrick, […]
One professor, graduate students hope to bring home culture to campus
One piano performance professor and her graduate students are working to bring the culture of their home country to the University of South Dakota. Alessandra Feris, an assistant piano professor, and her three graduate students are all from Brazil. She said she knew them before they decided to come to USD to fulfill their […]
1BlueString promotes sexual assault awareness
1BlueString is not only the first music festival to be held at USD, but it’s also the first one centered around sexual assault awareness. While musicians will be performing, raising awareness for male sexual assault victims will be taking center stage. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science and criminal justice and director of ICARE […]
5k supports students through scholarship fund
The 7th annual Harlan and Rita Temple Scholarship Fundraiser 5k is this Saturday and benefits many students. Wade Robinson, graduate student for the occupational therapy program and liaison to the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association said The Harlan and Rita Temple Scholarship Fundraiser was started by Harlan Temple. “Harlan Temple is a man that lives in Lennox and […]
Triathlon wins first dual in program history
USD entered its first season of triathlon with a victory over Black Hills State on Sunday at the Belle Fourche Reservoir. According to GoYotes, USD head coach Kyle Joplin has played a pivotal role in getting college triathlon on the map. As a certified race director, Joplin hosted the first-ever college dual at Centenary against West […]
Coyotes drop three games at CSU Bakersfield tournament
Entering with a 6-3 record, USD volleyball dropped matches to UC Santa Barbara, Montana, and CSU Bakersfield at the CSU Bakersfield tournament in Bakersfield, Calif. Friday and Saturday. The Coyotes dropped three sets to UC Santa Barbara Friday night, 25-16, 25-20, and 25-17. The match was their first following a 1-2 finish at the Arkansas […]
USD falls to Weber State 27-10
USD football moved to 1-2 on the season after a 27-10 loss to Weber State (2-1) in Ogden, Utah Saturday night. Fresh off wins last week, USD landed at No. 22 on NCAA FCS rankings and WSU at No. 11. In the matchup, each team faced their first ranked opponent of the season. Sophomore kicker […]
Kaepernick and Nike have started the revolution
Nike is over. At least that’s what many anti-Colin Kaepernick fanatics would like you to believe. But when looking at the numbers for online sales Nike has had a 31 percent increase. Colin Kaepernick, once quarterback of the NFL’s ‘49ers, is now a major player in the Black Lives Matter Movement after kneeling during the […]
Playing Gay is okay in Hollywood
Disney is currently seeing backlash for casting a straight actor for its first openly gay role in the 2019 movie “The Jungle Cruise.” As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I don’t think it’s a problem if a straight actor portrays an LGBTQ+ character. Although it would be ideal for a gay character to be portrayed […]