March 2021
Should the elderly keep their licenses?
As people age, they begin to lose their vision, and their ability to hear decreases. There is also a slowdown in response time. There is no research saying that older drivers cause more crashes, but older drivers have a much higher death rate if in an automobile accident. But, there are researches according to DWI […]
Coyote Sports Properties finds ways to engage fans during Pandemic
Coyote Athletics is filled with athletes that fans all recognize by name, whether it be Carson Camp, starting quarterback, or Hannah Sjerven, a finalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major women’s basketball Player of the Year which may be listed on betting platforms such as bro138 login. However, it’s the people behind the scenes that create […]
Festival of Nations creates togetherness during pandemic
The International Club hosted its biggest annual event, the Festival of Nations, March 21. The event typically has about 350 attendees, however, due to COVID-19, the MUC ballroom had limited seating of 100 people. Senior medical biology and psychology major and International Club Vice President, Sara Lane, said Festival of Nations serves to embody what […]
Coyote volleyball continues to be ‘a little bit better every day,’ preps for Summit League Tournament
Coming off a pair of 3-2 losses against Kansas City, the USD (10-3) volleyball team faces Western Illinois (2-12) as their last regular-season matchup this weekend before heading to the Summit League Tournament. The Summit League Tournament will see teams from across the league compete April 2-3 inside the Pentagon for a chance at an […]
Upcoming job and internship fair set to inspire students to work
Over a hundred organizations are involved in the upcoming software engineering jobs and internship fair, hosted by The South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC) on March 25. Two fairs, one for everybody and one specific to future teachers, will take place online through The Simplicity site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heather […]
South Dakota House and Senate bills set to impact surrounding rural area
South Dakota has several House and Senate bills from the 2021 session projected to impact the environment and rural community influencing tax breaks for land-owners, broadband networks and meat processing and packing. These bills include House Bill 1042, House Bill 1077 and Senate Bill 34. Information on these bills is sourced from the South Dakota […]
Rachel Review: Deadly Illusions, a must not watch
While not technically a Netflix original, a new movie dropped on Netflix on March 18 so cleverly named “Deadly Illusions”, that might be the only compliment I give it. The premise of the movie itself isn’t bad, it’s just everything else that is. The movie follows an author who is about to start her new […]
Vermillion church finds new status as National Historical Site nominee
The United Church of Christ, a building that has sat on Main Street since 1929, has begun the process of being included in the National Register of Historical Places. Sandy Dickenson, a local architect and member of the church for 30 years, has been a part of the church’s nomination process along with parishioners Mary […]
Remote learning poses challenges for USD nursing students
COVID-19 brought many challenges to USD’s nursing program. USD students found difficulties in the switch to remote learning brought on by the pandemic, including the need to quarantine for two weeks when exposed to COVID-19, leading students to fall behind, a lack of opportunities for clinical practice and a reduction in activities. Anne Pithan, the […]
Annual Special Education Conference hosted for educators
The annual South Dakota Special Education Conference is hosted by the Center for Disabilities in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Education. The event is targeted towards special education staff and educators across South Dakota. This year the conference was held virtually due to COVID-19. Ryan Groeneweg is the Director of Community Education. He oversees a team of training and […]