October 2018
Volleyball drops match to Omaha, revives in North Dakota
USD volleyball (12-8, 6-2) dropped a conference match to Omaha (12-7, 7-0) at the Sanford Coyote Sport Center Friday night, but swept North Dakota (13-12, 5-4) in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Sunday. USD vs. Omaha Third in Summit League standings, one spot below Omaha, the Coyotes dropped the first set 25-21, then rebounded with […]
Editorial: All students need to become part of the political discussion
In light of today’s political climate, the university’s political science department has begun having brief discussions revolving around topics such as Kavanaugh, the new South Dakota governor and even the tax increases of cigarettes. These conversations are held in MUC room 212 and while the conversations are lively and relevant, the issue rises that involvement […]
Celebrities have universal influence whether we like it or not
Whether or not we want to admit it, celebrities have a universal influence. We live in a world where an Instagram post about fitness tea can spark endless conversation, but there are issues – actual issues – that celebrities can and should be talking about. With platforms as massive as what some stars have, it seems a […]
The importance of research and conferences
All students spend their time in class, with professors, pouring over textbooks. A comparatively small percentage of students, however, don’t go beyond the classroom. Very few go to conferences or participate in projects like research or creative scholarship. And those who don’t are missing out. Regardless of field, every student should at least make one […]
The harmful lessons we teach young men and women
To be a man, you have to be tough. Women are supposed to be nurturing. Men never show emotions. Women should know how to cook. There are dozens upon dozens of ‘rules’ that govern what it means to be a man or a woman. Yet, as progressive as we believe we are, these ‘rules’ should […]
It’s time to start taking climate change seriously
A report issued last Monday by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says the planet will reach the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by as early as 2030. Many consequences will arise if we exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius, including “more heatwaves and hot summers, greater sea level rise, and, […]
Vince Staples performs annual CAB concert in SCSC
Rap music artist Vince Staples performed for students in the Sanford Coyotes Sports Center Tuesday night. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) invited Staples for this performance as their annual concert. Lauren Lavin, a sophomore psychology major and the special events director for CAB, helped with the security team throughout night. She said attendance for the […]
911 system down temporarily in Clay County
At 6:48 a.m. Tuesday, an emergency alert was sent to local residents stating the 911 area emergency system in the county is down. There was a second alert sent clarifying that the 911 services are only down temporarily. At 11:18 a.m. 911 services were restored. The Vermillion Police Department tweeted twice about the system crash. […]
Spectrum hosts drag show, students perform
Students and professionals will come together to dazzle the community with their gowns and performances Wednesday night. USD Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance is hosting a professional and amateur drag show on Wednesday to promote the LGBTQ+ community on campus. Carrie Minette, a member of Spectrum and senior computer science major, said the drag show […]
African Student Association Presents: African Week
A new event to emerge on campus known as African Week, Oct. 22-26, is a week filled with planned activities to introduce and educate the USD and Vermillion community about African culture. Usually, the African Student Association (ASA) has had an African Night in the Spring every year. This year, ASA decided to introduce African […]