2019
Coyote women make school history, ranked No. 25 in latest AP poll
USD women’s basketball landed 25th in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. This is the first time in program history that USD has been ranked by the AP. The Coyotes received votes for ten straight weeks before Monday’s latest rankings. “It certainly is a very special honor for the young ladies for the effort […]
Q&A: AD Dave Herbster reacts to USD women’s AP Top 25 ranking
On Monday, USD women’s basketball appeared on the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in school history. The Coyotes had recieved votes since Dec. 3rd, and in that time beat two top-25 teams in Iowa State and Missouri. Here’s what Athletic Director David Herbster on the historical moment, Coach Dawn Plitzuweit’s coaching style, […]
A look at USD Theater’s newest play, “Boeing-Boeing”
For their first show of the spring semester, the USD Theater Department is putting on a comedic love story that is requiring the actors to work on new dialects. Megan Weidner, the director of the play, said ‘Boeing-Boeing’ is unique compared to any other play the theater department has put on because it is a […]
Completing the thesis: Behind the Honors program’s featured research studies
For Krista Honomichl, completing the Honors thesis requires a full deck of cards. The junior criminal science and political science double major is centering her study on the effects of winning on rape empathy—how power reflects empathy in cases of sexual assault. “We know from other studies that people from social power often times accept […]
English as a New Language programs prepare future teachers for linguistic barriers
The USD School of Education uses its English as a New Language (ENL) programs to prepare future teachers to work with students from a variety of cultures, even if they don’t speak their language. The department offers a minor, a graduate certificate and a masters specialization. English as a New Language is also a required […]
Drawing has benefits for everyone
From retaining more information in lectures to creative problem-solving skills, drawing and doodling have benefits for any student. Art majors at USD are required to take three separate drawing classes as part of their degree. But beyond these classes, art majors are constantly drawing. Art students, as well as many non-art majors, have a tendency […]
‘Latte Love’ celebrates latte art, raises money for United Way
Over 80 people crowded The Bean for Vermillion’s first latte art competition on Friday. Christobal Francisquez, a barista at The Bean and organizer of ‘Latte Love,’ said the competition was a “big deal” for the community. “Since The Bean just opened up in this new building, we kind of wanted to celebrate the grand opening […]
Are millennials as bad as everyone says they are?
Often, especially in today’s political climate, it can be difficult for the older and younger generations to understand each other. Stories, experiences and pop culture that younger generations can connect with may seem alien and absurd to those who are older, and vice versa. It’s almost impossible to scroll through the internet without seeing an […]
How meditation can change your life
Meditation. It sounds cheesy, doesn’t it? I thought the same thing until I tried it. Meditation can and does have a significant impact on your mental health for the better. It can also help with your anxiety, depression and stress, and it can change your perspective on your day-to-day life. I have to admit, as […]
Limiting Terms: Seek the People’s Approval
Is it time for term limits? The people should determine who represent them—not special interests, not political establishment elites and not the Supreme Court. South Dakota regularly sees legislation proposed calling for a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution. Such a convention would, in theory, allow delegates from the states […]