2018
State of the University Survey used to discuss campus changes
USD Student Government Association discussed the responses to the State of the University Survey in their unofficial meeting last week. The survey was sent out to students on May 9. The survey, which was constructed by Sorbe and Green last semester, asked USD students their concerns with the campus and policies. 63 students responded to […]
University Housing makes accommodations for an overflow of students
As USD’s enrollment continues to grow and resident halls overflow, University Housing has had to get creative with room assignments. In order to accommodate the large freshman class, University Housing has had to make maximum use of the temporary spaces, which included transforming the floor lounges into four-person rooms and having the RA’s share their […]
Do we have enough diversity in mainstream media?
The conversation about diversity and representation in Hollywood has become greater in the last couple of years, as people are beginning to realize how certain groups of people are underrepresented in movies and in mainstream media. Stacy L. Smith, founding director of the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication […]
The Bean expansion almost complete, ribbon cutting Sept. 12
The Bean is expected to open early September at 6 West Main after months of construction. The business is planning to have a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Sept. 12. Leslie Gerrish, co-owner of The Bean, said because the community coffeehouse has grown to be a part of the Vermillion community, they decided to expand. […]
Football Players and coaches excited for new practice field
USD’s new football practice field is on pace to be completed midway through November. Head coach Bob Nielson is excited for the new field’s artificial surface. “The field turf–or astroturf–is different than playing on natural grass,” Neilson said. “It allows you to practice outdoors in a lot more different types of weather conditions. Right now […]
Cross Country looks to build on last year’s success
As their first meet of the season approaches, the USD cross country team looks to sustain their place at the top of the Summit League by building on last year’s success. Last year, the women’s team earned a Summit League championship for the fourth year in a row, placing first in four of five meets […]
Triathlon team prepares for their inaugural season
USD women’s triathlon team hopes to make an impression on their competitors by showing they are a strong team during their inaugural season. Last November, USD announced they would add women’s triathlon to the list of sanctioned sports, and Kyle Joplin was brought on as head coach in January. From there, he began recruiting athletes. “Payton (Ryz) and […]
New restaurants in the MUC offer variety for students, faculty
Campus Dining made the decision to discontinue a popular eating option among students, the WOK. However, a variety of new restaurants in the Muenster University Center will be rotated on a weekly basis to allow for more options for students and faculty. Replacing the WOK on the Campus Dining schedule is something named “Restaurant Rotation.” […]
Player of the Pack: Courtney Stodola
Courtney Stodola is a junior business administration major and defender on the soccer team from Omaha, NE. Austin Lammers: If the goalies went on strike for a game, which player would you choose to step in? Courtney Stodola: “Maddie Butterfield for sure. But definitely not Dani Brown.” AL: What’s your go-to pregame hype song? CS: “Let […]
Coyotes win two and drop one at Panther Invitational in Milwaukee
Coyote volleyball traveled to Milwaukee to compete in the Panther Invitational Friday and Saturday, falling to Northwestern 1-3, but defeating Milwaukee 3-0 and New Hampshire 3-1 to round out the tournament. In their first game of the season, USD faced Northwestern, the first of two Power Five conference matchups this year. The Coyotes lost the first […]