February 22, 2021
Rachel Review: Must Watch Docuseries
On Feb. 17 Netflix released a new Docuseries hosted by Will Smith called “Amend: The Fight for America,” highlighting the long history of the amendment that gave marginalized groups the rights they have today. The series follows the establishment of the 14th Amendment and how, throughout history, it has been used to better our society […]
International Club celebrates culture, language through International Language Day
On Feb. 22, the USD International Club celebrated International Mother Language Day to recognize the many cultures of international students and bring visibility to a host of languages. The club hosted an event in the Muenster University Center pit lounge from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students had the opportunity to meet with international students, […]
Two plus two equals tears
Math sucks. I don’t like it at all. A few weeks ago, someone said, “You’re not very good at math, are you?” All I could think to say was, “Hmm, what gave me away? The fact I am an English major, or that I need my fingers to do simple addition?” I couldn’t even go […]
South Dakota legislator pushes for limitations on death penalty
Arthur Rusch, a South Dakota state senator, introduced a new bill in the state legislature to limit the death penalty in South Dakota only to those convicted of killing a law enforcement officer, corrections officer or firefighter. The death penalty was banned in South Dakota in 1915, but reinstated in 1939. A total of 20 […]
New public library program helps children develop reading skills before starting school
The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library started a new program this year. “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” is a program designed to encourage exposing children to reading and books prior to kindergarten. The program has 21 kids enrolled, and they have collectively read 1388 books so far this year. Amanda Raiche is the Youth Services […]
The life of an NFL Quarterback: Q&A with Chris Streveler
Former USD quarterback Chris Streveler found himself in Vermillion Friday afternoon to be a part of Unite for USD, and talk with the Coyote football team ahead of its 2021 spring season. Since graduating from USD in 2018, Streveler spent two seasons in the Canadian Football League, where he helped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win […]
Symphonic Band performs music with a message
Thursday, Feb. 25, the Symphonic Band will perform their annual February concert in recognition of Black History Month. Director of Bands and conductor of the Symphonic Band John LaCognata said the concert is an acknowledgment of conversations that need to be had and progress that needs to be made. “It’s really just an opportunity to musically […]