2018
Female students and faculty challenge gender stereotypes in male-dominated majors
In a USD computer science classroom full of men, one female student is not afraid to leave her seat, approach the whiteboard and scribble her thoughts over it to find a solution to the lab at hand. Senior Alexis Layne, a computer science major, is breaking down gender stereotypes in her male-dominated major by working […]
USD’s complex athletic program decision process
From generating revenue to gender equality, deciding which athletic programs are offered at USD is a complex process. While student interest, adequate facilities and revenue are important factors in deciding athletic programs, David Herbster the athletic director at USD said Title IX is one of the most vital components in the process. Title IX Title IX prohibits […]
Marketing launch for ICARE introduced to students, community
The marketing launch for ICARE, a $300,000 grant to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus through programming and advocacy, was held in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge at noon on Thursday. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and a member of the programming subcommittee for ICARE, said the event was intended […]
College is a big blank space, fill it with your own story
I believe for many college freshmen we imagine what college will be like and how college will change. What school will I go to? Who will my roommate be? What will I major in? These casual questions will cross your mind in your early teens, but before you know it, it’s the senior year of […]
Coyote men’s basketball recap
With a month remaining until the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, the Coyote men’s basketball team head into the latter half of conference play with an 18-6 (6-2 CONF) record. After a 19-point win over South Dakota State followed by a 16-point loss to Denver this week, USD sits at No. 2 in Summit […]
McNary and Anderson reflect on their year as SGA president and vice president
Involvement, improvement and inclusiveness are what Student Government Association President Teagan McNary and Vice President Josh Anderson promised on the campaign trail last February. A year later, the USD community has seen numerous senate bills proposed, student organizations growing and McNary and Anderson’s three pillars being built. McNary said the work she and Anderson have been […]
People of the Pack: Taya Devine
Taya Devine is a first-year biology major from Rapid City, SD. Molly Sperlich: Where is your favorite place to eat in the MUC and what do you get there? Taya Devine: I’d have to say Qdoba and I always get a quesadilla. MS: So, you said you’re a biology major, what are your plans after […]
Coming out can be nerve-racking for LGBT members
The hardest and most exhausting statement I’ve had to repeat hundreds of times is “I’m gay.” Since starting at USD this past fall, I’ve realized how much I’ve taken for granted that it’s been several years since I’ve had to come out of the closet. And over winter break, I was reminded of how envious […]
Clery Report provides insight into crime data, policies on campus
With two reported sexual assaults on campus last semester, multiple student forums addressing the issue of campus sexual assault and the ICARE launch this semester, the USD community has come together to discuss solutions to preventing sexual assault on campus. One way sexual assaults are measured on campus is the annual Clery Report, also known […]
SGA votes to oppose state Senate and House bills
At their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Student Government Association voted to pass two emergency resolutions in response to South Dakota state legislation regarding undocumented immigrants and free speech. Senate Bill 103 would prohibit undocumented students from attending South Dakota Board of Regents universities, receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. Matt Yetter, an SGA senator […]