November 2019
Coyotes trampled by top-ranked North Dakota State
North Dakota State posted 700 yards of total offense as they handed the Coyotes (4-7, 3-4 MVFC) their seventh loss of the season 49-14 in the Fargodome on Saturday. NDSU (11-0, 7-0 MVFC), ranked No. 1 in the Football Champion Series (FCS), clinched the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) regular-season championship with the win, securing […]
International students find stand-in homes for the holidays
Thousands of miles from home, some students spend Thanksgiving at their second home, USD. Many students go home for the holidays but international students are accustomed to spending the holidays away from their families. Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in other countries around the world, so many international students aren’t familiar with the food and family-filled holiday. […]
How USD prepares for active shooter emergencies
Following a shooting that left two dead at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California on Thursday, the New York Times reported 11 shootings have occurred on high school or college campuses in America this year. While many schools are prepared and have a set plan at the beginning of each semester, USD has the […]
International Club hosts Night Gala
It was a night filled with cuisine from around the world, a lively atmosphere and performances — from students Bollywood to beatboxing. International Club hosted its annual Gala event in the Munester University Center Ballroom to kick off International Education Week. From the red carpet to the stage, students from the club represented different countries through song […]
Soulek Styles: The Holidays are all about sweaters
The holiday season is once again upon us and that means a multitude of parties to attend! From family gatherings to friend hangouts, the big question surrounding all of them: what do you wear? Don’t fret, I’m here to give you some tips in the second-edition of Soulek Styles! Thanksgiving Gatherings In my mind, there’s […]
Want to change meal plans or rooms at semester’s end? Here’s what you need to do
Final exams are not the only thing occurring at the end of the semester. Those needing a room change or a meal plan switch can attempt to do both towards the end of the fall semester. Students can tackle meal plan switches by themselves by logging in to their MyUSD portal. They then go to the […]
Graphic design competition keeps SDSU rivalry alive
USD and South Dakota State face off on the football field Saturday afternoon, but the two schools are prefacing the matchup in a completely different realm. USD’s American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) will compete with SDSU in the Design Jam Color Clash at the University Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday. The graphic design […]
On both sides of the net: Williamson on coaching, caretaking
Mothering three young children and managing a team of 17 young adults requires the same elements: work, time and dedication. USD head volleyball coach Leanne Williamson wears both hats, and if a 25-1 record and regular-season title mean anything, she’s finding great success. Williamson found herself on the road almost every weekend for the first […]
‘I kind of just drove and threw it up’: Arens plays hero as Coyotes down Drake and Utah in overtime
USD vs Drake The Coyotes clawed back from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to take down Drake in a 102-94 overtime thriller in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Wednesday night. Down by two with two seconds to go in regulation, junior guard Monica Arens intercepted a Drake pass for one final Coyote possession. After a timeout, […]
SGA discusses funding for Kevin Hart
The Campus Activity Board (CAB) spoke at Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting to discuss the possibility of comedian Kevin Hart performing at USD. The bill is sponsored by Kelsey Berger, CAB President, as well as the Finance Committee Chair at SGA. Berger said Kevin Hart’s management team reached out to the MUC front desk and […]