September 2019
USD ranks best in the state in two different surveys
U.S. News and World and LendEDU rank USD as the top school in the state in different regards. U.S. News and World ranked USD at 263 in the “Best National Universities” list. USD has been ranked in this list 28 consecutive years and ranked higher than any other university in South Dakota. USD also ranked […]
Missing your family pet? Your next one could be above your ceiling tiles
That’s right. There are bats flying and ants crawling around campus buildings! You know what that means? Free pets. For those of you who aren’t interested in tending to the usual cat or dog, this could be your opportunity to find a pet that better suits you as a companion. Here are a few things […]
Coyotes fall to Northern Iowa in hectic second half
Northern Iowa (4-3) came back to defeat USD (1-5) 2-1 in an eventful second half at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex on Sep 6th. Following a throw-in by junior Abby Ostrem, sophomore Jordan Centineo scored a solo goal for the Coyotes in the 55th minute off a pass from junior Alexis Mitchell. The […]
Stop taking relationship advice from Twitter
Many people take to social media to give advice or rant about all topics of life. Relationships are one of those things. While some of the tips are helpful, a lot of them simply don’t work for everyone. The vast majority of Twitter users are not licensed therapists, which is who you should actually be […]
USD Volleyball goes unbeaten in UMKC Classic
The Coyote volleyball team won all three matches at the UMKC Classic in Kansas City Missouri on Sept. 6 and 7. The Coyotes (6-1) swept Tulsa and Kansas City in straight sets Friday. Freshman Elizabeth Juhnke tallied 13 kills in both matches. Junior Sami Slaughter added 11 and 10 kills in each respective match. Sophomore […]
Why ‘not all men’ is trash
“Men are trash.” It’s one of my favorite go-to lines. Your man is acting up? Men are trash. Some guy was following you too close for comfort? Trash. Another rape? Murder? Yeah, that’s a big ol’ dumpster of complete garbage. It’s a unifying statement for women all over, but not everyone is on board. In […]
USD makes parking lot changes
Despite upgrades to campus parking lots, USD students continue to face difficulties finding convenient parking at residence halls and other high-activity lots. The lots raising the most challenge are parking lot 24 and 5. Lot 24, located west of North Complex, used to be all-permit parking but was changed to only A parking this year. […]
Honors program sees retention rise
The Honors program has struggled retaining students over the last decade, but after an enrollment plunge in 2015, numbers over the last four years show improvement. This year, the Honors program has seen its highest enrollment number since 2009 with 469 students. As of Sept. 11, all 160 of this year’s entering class are still […]
Straight Pride v. Gay Pride
The concept of Straight Pride originated in 2017 as a protest in response to Gay Pride, which runs through the month of June every summer. The necessity for Gay Pride is quite clear – violence against members of the LGBTQ community runs rampant all over the world. In the United States specifically, NBC News reports “there […]
USD begins sale of alcohol at sporting events, but only in exclusive locations
Alcohol has played an essential role in gamedays for many sports fans – adults and college students alike. Now, it’s available for purchase in the DakotaDome, but only at limited locations. USD’s opening football game against Montana marked the first sporting eventin school history where alcohol was sold to spectators. Those in the Dome Club […]