March 2019
Survive and Advance: Coyote women outlast UND 84-61, play SDSU in Championship
The Coyote women’s basketball team eclipsed a physical battle with North Dakota to advance to the Summit League Championship tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. In two regular-season meetings between the Fighting Hawks and Coyotes, there were 120 fouls and over 100 free throws attempted; this game was no different. There were 53 fouls and 48 free throws […]
Coyotes second quarter run knocks out NDSU, advance to semifinals
The USD women’s basketball team took a wire-to-wire victory over North Dakota State Saturday inside the Denny Sanford Premier Center. With the 74-51 win, USD advances to the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament. The Coyotes opened the game by finding Senior Allison Arens in the corner for a quick 3-pointer, and never gave up […]
Summit League Tournament Preview: Coyotes coming in hot
A coaching staff’s inaugural year accompanied by injuries and growing pains limited the USD men’s basketball team for a large part of the season, but after winning four of their last five games, the Coyotes look to storm through the Summit League. Todd Lee’s first season as head coach was far from what was hoped […]
Summit League Tournament Preview: Coyote women gear up for revenge tour
In 2018, the South Dakota women’s basketball team went 14-0 in conference play, made it to the Summit League Championship, and were 40 minutes away from making it to NCAA Tournament. The only team that stood in the way of a bid was their rival up north, South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits, led by the […]
Coyotes win plethora of Summit League season awards
The Summit League announced their 2019 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Awards at the Summit League Tip-Off press conference Thursday. Three Coyotes were named first team all-Summit. On the women’s side, Junior Ciara Duffy and senior Allison Arens received the honor. Sophomore Stanley Umude represented the men’s team. For Duffy, this is her second time being […]
Letter to the Editor: The lei is a symbol of inclusiveness and welcoming
Someone in South Dakota has their head stuck in a snowbank. The lei is a symbol of our Aloha spirit in Hawaii, inclusive and welcoming. One individual’s objection to its use at a festive event is both patronizing and an insult to our island tradition. It is also a demonstration of ignorance about the cultural […]
USD Law’s “Hawaiian” themed event deemed offensive, Hawaii State Representative responds
The USD Student Bar Association (SBA) changed their party plans to avoid offending indigenous culture, but received backlash because of ignorance on cultural symbols. A Hawaiian themed party was rebranded “Beach Day” on Tuesday, however, the dress code and party favors–floral wear and leis–remained the same until Wednesday. SBA’s initial Facebook status stated they […]