March 2019
Coyote Softball takes down Western Illinois in opener
USD defeated Western Illinois in two of three games to open Summit League play in Macomb, Ill over the weekend. Games one and two were played in Mary Ellen Stadium on Saturday, the Coyotes taking the both matches in extra innings: 4-3 in 12 innings and then 3-2 in eight innings. “Our team is very […]
The dropping of Jussie Smollett’s charges supports his original claims
When Empire actor Jussie Smollett reported a hate crime against himself on January 29, he arguably had no idea of how the extent of his case would impact current news media. Smollett told police that two men approached him around 2 a.m., yelled racial and homophobic slurs, poured an unknown chemical substance on him, and finally […]
USD alumnus Ruth Engman celebrates 100th birthday
One of USD’s oldest living alumni celebrated her 100th birthday at the Wakonda Heritage Manor on March 19th. Ruth Engman (formerly Ruth Pollman) graduated from USD in 1941 with a degree in education. After graduation, Engman taught school for 34 years in South Dakota towns including Hoven, Lennox, Wakonda and Centerville. Between school years, Engman returned to […]
Stop telling me my English degree is useless
At some point between the formation of universities and the increasing costs of tuition prices, being an English major became stigmatized. Much like its companions in the world of arts and humanities, an English degree is scrutinized under the assumption that it yields no value. At my high school graduation, a family friend asked me […]
DiME Fest expresses diversity through music
Flashing lights and music reverberated through the Vermillion Theater Friday night as DiME Fest hosted seven musical acts to promote diversity in music. DiME, or Diversity in Media and Entertainment, held the music festival that consisted mostly of indie rock and punk. The setlist included Free Truman, Vanity Plate, Plumslugger, Her Grace, Arlinda Peacock, Soleil […]
Photos by Molly: Almost ‘Insta’ famous
Have you ever scrolled along your Instagram feed and— BOOM— a girl in a swimsuit pops up, looking like a Cheeto by the ocean? Or a guy posting about he and his girlfriend’s three-year anniversary, but it’s the same photo he’s posted for every other anniversary just cropped with a new filter? Well, I’m here […]
SI application process begins; new online tutoring available
Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions at USD are available for math and science courses designed to help students excel in challenging classes and help instructors gain leadership skills. USD also offers a new online tutoring option called Smart Thinking on Desire2Learn. Over 90 percent of the tutors that work for Smart Thinking have graduate degrees in […]
Editorial: Are you ready for the “Real World”?
No one is ever really prepared for “The Real World.” An existing misconception suggests that once you move out of your family’s home and into a dorm, you’ll magically learn everything you need to know in four years at college. However, senior year approaches quickly, and you’ll find yourself pulling out hair while you apply […]
Freshman Nate Robinson decides to step away from USD basketball
USD freshman Nate Robinson has decided to step away from the men’s basketball team after appearing in 18 games for the team this season, Jay Elsen of Midco Sports Network first reported on Twitter Tuesday morning. @CoachLeeUSD confirms that Nathan Robinson has asked for and received his release. Robinson appeared in 18 games for the […]
ROTC: 100 years at USD
For the past 100 years, USD has been home to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. The USD ROTC program was founded on March 22, 1919, under the request of USD president Robert L. Slagle. To celebrate their anniversary, they held their annual military ball on Saturday. USD ROTC 1966 graduate Art Rush spoke […]