March 2019
USD swim and dive team compete at two national meets
The Coyote swim and dive team competed at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships March 11 and 12, and the CSCAA National Invitational March 14-16. The USD diving team had seven athletes compete at the Zone Diving Championships, held at Jamail Swimming Center in Austin, Texas. Freshman Hudson Wilkerson finished one spot shy of advancing to […]
It’s time to recognize white privilege
The conversation of white privilege is one that is often shied away from. The phrase comes up and people are quick to be defensive, wanting to argue that they are not that type of white person or making the claim that white privilege does not exist. The truth is, white privilege is a real problem […]
Under the Weather: Record moisture soaks Vermillion community
Leaking roofs, flooded basements and washed out roads were the outcome of a 51-degree day in Vermillion last Thursday. Though the temperature eclipsed freezing, 25-40 mph winds and two inches of rain came with—conditions that led USD President Sheila Gestring to cancel classes for the day. Spring temperatures that prematurely trickle into a town’s stockpile […]
Coyotes compete in UC Irvine Spring Break Classic
Coyote men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to UC Irvine to compete in the Spring Break Classic March 15 and 16. The Coyotes captured first place in six events at The Anteater Stadium. USD pole vaulters took care of business, claiming the top three spots in both the men’s and women’s events. Freshman […]
Editorial: Beating the Pub Crawl
On St. Patrick’s Day, the whole world gets to be Irish. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year on March 17, is symbolized with shamrocks, the color green, getting pinched by people you don’t even know, and–let’s face it–plenty of guilt-free alcohol consumption. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans have come and gone, with the past […]
Unpopular opinion: Cats suck
For years, cat and dog owners have been bickering over the relative merits of each type of pet. But in recent years, scientific researchers have started to weigh in–and their findings thus far come down firmly in favor of dogs. Many people have pets to experience the companionship, but cats just don’t have the same […]
How to alleviate past pain and suffering
Life can be hard, there’s no question about that. Throughout life, we experience various emotions on a daily basis and the one I think that holds individuals back is fear. This can be fear of the unknown, looking into the past or letting fear control your daily life and your mind. I have to admit, […]
#Triggered
Last week, over 50 Muslim people were murdered in a terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand. The attack was the result of extremist white nationalist beliefs held by the shooter. This attack highlights the growing social intolerance of today’s world. Social intolerance is the unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from […]
AWOL trips based on social issues rather than location
Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) is a campus group focused on the alternative break movement. AWOL groups go to a community in need and provide service learning that will impact themselves and the community they visit. However, the reasons can vary on why or why not a location makes an ideal service learning destination. […]
ASL grows as rebooted club
A club came together for a potluck this Monday, but instead of talking about their day during the meal, they silently signed to one another. The American Sign Language (ASL), rebooted this semester after a seven-year haitus, holds a silent dinner once a month. Alexis Sejnoha, club president, decided to start the club again after […]