February 2019
Coyote swimmers and divers have productive day in Sioux Falls
On Friday and Saturday, the USD swimming and diving teams competed with several other colleges throughout the Midwest at Sioux Falls’ Midco Aquatic Center in the Coyote Invitational. The Coyotes left with a total of fifteen wins. A variety of schools attended the event, including South Dakota State, Sioux Falls University, Omaha, Iowa Central and […]
The importance of intersectional feminism
Here’s the thing: feminism affects everybody. Men. Women. Children. Non-binary individuals. It doesn’t matter. Feminism has an impact on us all. But something that often is not given attention is the concept of intersectional feminism. Intersectional feminism is the idea that feminism affects not just cis-gendered, middle class, white women–but people from many diverse backgrounds […]
The Super Bowl has become tainted by politics
In the United States, watching the Super Bowl is as important to some families as Christmas. Similarly, in most countries in the world, the World Cup takes precedence and elicits a sense of community, rivalry and ultimately excitement or disappointment, comparable to what is felt watching the final two national football teams go head-to-head in […]
Men’s high jump highlights Dakota Realty Alumni Meet
In their first home meet of the season, the Coyote track and field team set two new team records at the 2019 Dakota Realty Alumni Meet on Saturday. It was a pair of high jumpers who stole the show as junior Zack Anderson and freshman Jack Durst both broke the 7-2 barrier, which had not […]
STEM careers are great, but not a gold mine
It wasn’t long ago, and I remember being told, time and time again, that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) was the future. If a person wanted a job, they should first get a degree in STEM, then work in the technology field. That’s where the money was going to be. That’s where opportunity lay. […]
Editorial: The power of Black History Month
Black history in America is often reduced to a handful of memorable moments and events. In Black history, this includes the Underground Railroad, the famous “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Selma to Montgomery March. But these are only a few events to remember. Carter G. Woodson, a […]
South Dakota becomes 14th state to legalize ‘constitutional carry’ for concealed weapons
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law her first bill while as Governor. Senate Bill 47, which Noem signed on Thursday, will make it legal for South Dakota residents to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Noem said she was “proud” have this be the first legislation she signed while in office as […]
Two local Vermillion restaurants close their doors
Two Vermillion restaurants, Little Italy’s and the Asian Buffet, have closed their doors with little warning. Nate Welch, CEO of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development companies, said he is unsure of the exact reasons these restaurants closed, because neither were a member of the chamber. “We have not been able to keep in constant communication […]
How to support the arts at USD
Supporting the arts in college isn’t a difficult thing to do. After all, it not only benefits art students, but provides something enjoyable to do outside of class. Here are some simple ways to do so here at USD. Attending shows One of the easiest ways to support the arts at USD is attending any events […]
Coyotes dominate second half to claim 20th season win
by Bailey Zubke and Nikolas Wilson Tied at halftime, USD women’s basketball returned to form in the second half of a 71-49 victory over Purdue-Fort Wayne in Indiana Saturday. Fort Wayne (6-16) led 17-14 at the end of the first quarter, but the Coyotes tied the game by halftime, 34-34. The first half saw nine […]