2018
Editorial: Coyote community ought to embrace Coach Lee, support team
The Coyotes men’s basketball team has a new leader of the pack. Craig Smith, head coach for the last four years, has left for Utah State. It wasn’t long after when Todd Lee was named as Smith’s replacement. Lee is a rather unique hire for USD. For starters, Lee is a USD graduate. Not only […]
Being successful at science and math takes attitude, not aptitude
We all can read. We’re expected to. We wouldn’t accept it if someone came to class and said, “I can’t read, I’m not good at it, I’m just not a reading person.” A person who said that would get an earful about how reading is important and how they can become better by practice. Reading […]
SGA expresses displeasure with university response to parking complaints
Matt Yetter, Student Government Association senator, proposed a resolution expressing SGA’s displeasure with the university’s lack of action in regards to campus parking at the weekly SGA meeting Tuesday evening. The resolution requested that the university take “rigorous and holistic analysis of the availability of student parking on campus.” It also requested that the chair of […]
Pole vaulters garner Summit League honors, compete in NCAA Championships
Two USD pole vaulters have sprung to the top of the program. Sophomores Chris Nilsen and Helen Falda garnered multiple Summit League honors this year, including the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Year award. First season success In her first season at USD after transferring from University of Texas Arlington, Falda […]
Earth science professor uses his travels to inspire students
For USD earth science professor Mark Sweeney, the study of Earth isn’t only an occupation, it’s a passion that extends beyond campus. Sweeney and his wife, who is also an earth science professor at Wayne State College, have traveled to multiple locations in the United States to attend conferences, conduct research and see nature. Sweeney said […]
Spring showcase exhibits vocal talent
Tracelyn Gesteland’s spring studio showcase gives USD vocal students an opportunity to practice performing, which Gesteland believes is important. Gesteland, associate professor of voice and opera, has hosted an annual showcase ever since she began teaching at USD. “I wanted literally to ‘showcase’ the hard work that my students put in throughout the year for […]
Despite the stress, keep moving forward as semester ends
The final stretch of the semester means that students are tired of school, homework, quizzes, tests and the overload of homework that arrives once spring break is over. While students don’t have control of how instructors manage the workload that’s doled out to them, they do have control over one thing: themselves. Students need to […]
USD NSAC placed second in regional competition
USD’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team took second place at this year’s competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) from April 6-7 at the University of Minnesota. The theme for this year’s regional competition was for students from District 8 to create a marketing campaign for Ocean Spray. USD’s NSAC team chose ‘Create […]
‘Cabaret’ features Broadway choreography
The USD Theater Department is putting its own twist on the well-known musical “Cabaret” thanks to help from Broadway choreographer Chet Walker April 12 through April 22. The play takes place in 1930s Berlin in between the two World Wars. Joe Stollenwerk, “Cabaret” director and assistant professor of directing, said this production covers an interesting […]
Law school dean looks back at a ‘magnificent challenge’
The university is starting the search for a new law school dean as dean Thomas Geu recently announced he will be stepping down from the position. Geu will serve as dean of the law school until a new dean is hired. Geu has been a member of the law school faculty for 29 years, first […]