March 2019
Mindless giving
Donations seem like such a wonderful idea. If you’re not using something anymore, why not give it to someone lacking in resources? One person’s trash is another’s treasure, right? Wrong. Mindless giving is when something is given out of convenience. A closet is being cleaned out and you don’t know what to do with the […]
Coyotes capture 15 events at Wildcat Classic
The Coyotes won 15 of 35 events at the Wildcat Classic on at Simpson Track in Wayne, Neb. on Saturday. Senior Ben Hammer and junior Habib Jallow both secured two victories over the weekend. Hammer took the shot put with a mark of 60 feet, 1 ¾ in, which places him in ninth place in the […]
USD bookstore bypasses contract renewal with Barnes & Noble, will convert to online platform
USD will implement a new online bookstore through a platform called Akademos, ending a 17-year partnership with Barnes & Noble, beginning June 1. Charlie’s, USD’s retail store, will replace Barnes & Noble’s current space in the Muenster University Center with a second location. Charlie’s will still sell basic student supplies, but if students opt to […]
Mathematical sciences professor pens second research book
Yuhlong Lio, professor of mathematical sciences, and three co-authors will publish “Statistical Quality Technology: Theory and Practice” in May. This book will focus on concepts such as probability and reliability in the field of medicine. Lio said the application to medical sciences is the core of the research for the book. “This is a […]
Mr. USD pageant creates camaraderie, donates proceeds to charity
Aalfs Auditorium was filled with testosterone on Sunday afternoon, as ten USD men had the chance to flaunt their dance moves, their fitness skills and even their flugelhorn talents. Carson Sehr, a first-year English major, won the title of Mr. USD, along with a pair of Beats headphones. Kallo Arno, a sophomore kinesiology major, took […]
Takeaways from the Coyote men’s 2018-19 basketball season
The USD men’s basketball team ended the 2018-19 season with a 90-76 loss to Purdue-Fort Wayne at the first round of the Summit League tournament on March 10, a sour finish to Todd Lee’s first season as USD’s head coach. The Coyotes spent the winter enduring injuries, inexperience and sluggish stretches of offense to finish […]
Diversity: Paper or Practice?
The University of South Dakota is committed to the values of diversity and inclusive excellence. Diversity is the understanding and recognition of individual differences. These differences range from age and race to political ideology and thought. However, diversity is not just descriptive representation in a community, but substantive representation. Though prioritizing diversity is a good […]
The Rant: Android users
Dear Android users, The Apple vs. Android debate has persisted since the beginning of time. I’m here to end the debate once and for all: iPhone is just better than Android. We get it, you can change the themes of your phone or whatever, but the iPhone is easy to operate. Using an Android is […]
Festival of Nations: Traveling through food
The Festival of Nations event gives students and community members a trip across the world without leaving Vermillion–and it’s done all through food. “People cook from their heart and they can share their culture,” said Anita Shrestha, president of the USD International Club, whose annual potluck-style event featured dishes from 35 countries, including Pakistan, India, […]
Coyotes drop opening round game with Clemson
Leading by four at the half, the Coyotes went cold from behind the arc while Clemson tied a season-high in 3’s to top USD 79-66 Friday evening in Starkville, Miss. at their opening round game of the NCAA Tournament. “We had a great run. It’s been a really special year,” senior Allison Arens said. “Honestly, […]