2019
Hagedorn stays positive during recovery
In preseason practice, senior forward Tyler Hagedorn suffered a high-grade medial plantar fascia tear that sidelined him for the 2018-19 season. Hagedorn has taken a redshirt for this season, giving him one more year of eligibility. Hagedorn is working down the long road to recovery that included PRP injections, two weeks in a scooter, boots […]
Condom dispensers empty indefinitely, options elsewhere
The condom dispensers located in the single stall restrooms on the first floor of North Complex and Burgess-Norton halls were last filled in May of 2018. As of now, there is no plan to refill them. The dispensers and condoms were provided by Sanford Health in Jan. 2017, and they continued to cover the cost […]
Our screen addiction is becoming too much
In 2007, when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone, he said, “Every once in a while, a product comes along that changes everything.” Twelves years later, the question is not whether or not he was right. Instead, the question is whether or not we like the way we’ve changed. When you wake up, what is […]
Wellness Center dress code ‘gray area’ causes confusion
In the USD Wellness Center, multiple posters list the facility’s dress code regulations. Despite the signs, some students are still unaware of the dress code. The posters claim that everyone—male and female—at the wellness center must be wearing a shirt at all times. A recent addition to the dress code was the restriction of males […]
Coyote Softball looks to gain experience with young team
For two Coyote softball players, there remains one year to lift the program from a three-year slump. Catcher Jess Rogers and infielder Jamie Holscher are the only two seniors on 2019 Coyote softball roster who have spent all four seasons at USD. They look to lead Coyote softball to their first winning season since 2015. […]
Working together for Vermillion: Jim Waters and Monica Iverson
Behind the names of three Vermillion businesses are the owners of Bru2, Dakota Brickhouse and Café Brulé. James Waters, otherwise known as ‘Chef Jim,’ and Monica Iverson, who manages ‘Cakes by Monica,’ are prominent business owners in the Vermillion community. Iverson said that it’s interesting to bring different restaurant opportunities to Vermillion. “We’re very proud […]
Coyote swimmers and divers have productive day in Sioux Falls
On Friday and Saturday, the USD swimming and diving teams competed with several other colleges throughout the Midwest at Sioux Falls’ Midco Aquatic Center in the Coyote Invitational. The Coyotes left with a total of fifteen wins. A variety of schools attended the event, including South Dakota State, Sioux Falls University, Omaha, Iowa Central and […]
The importance of intersectional feminism
Here’s the thing: feminism affects everybody. Men. Women. Children. Non-binary individuals. It doesn’t matter. Feminism has an impact on us all. But something that often is not given attention is the concept of intersectional feminism. Intersectional feminism is the idea that feminism affects not just cis-gendered, middle class, white women–but people from many diverse backgrounds […]
The Super Bowl has become tainted by politics
In the United States, watching the Super Bowl is as important to some families as Christmas. Similarly, in most countries in the world, the World Cup takes precedence and elicits a sense of community, rivalry and ultimately excitement or disappointment, comparable to what is felt watching the final two national football teams go head-to-head in […]
Men’s high jump highlights Dakota Realty Alumni Meet
In their first home meet of the season, the Coyote track and field team set two new team records at the 2019 Dakota Realty Alumni Meet on Saturday. It was a pair of high jumpers who stole the show as junior Zack Anderson and freshman Jack Durst both broke the 7-2 barrier, which had not […]