October 2021
The deep sea is terrifying
Growing up, I watched as many Disney movies as possible, and “Finding Nemo” was one of my favorites. It was a cute movie and had lots of fun characters. It was an adorable movie for kids, but the angler fish scene terrified me. It looked like a happy little light showing the way when it […]
Dakotathon exceeds goal during push week
The 25-year anniversary of Dakotathon is this year, and with that came a push week goal of $25,000 raised for the week of Oct. 18-21, including a $15,000 goal for Thursday, Oct. 21. Dakotathon, a campus organization that raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, raised $26,791 […]
The Takuwe exhibit brings Lakota art to USD
On the second floor of the library, the Takuwe art exhibit features several Lakota artists sharing their stories about the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. Chair of the library art and exhibits committee Danielle De Jager-Loftus said the word “Takuwe” translates into English as the word “why.” De Jager-Loftus said this exhibit is different than previous exhibits because it also includes […]
Challenges of online learning
Although there have been multiple benefits of online learning in the past couple of years, online learning should not be taking the place of in-person classes. Going to class in person offers the student a better chance to get to know their professor, incorporates different learning styles and encourages higher academic development. When taking an […]
SDBOR Representatives meet with student organization leaders
Before the Senate Bill 55 task force meeting on Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m., a meeting was held between members of the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) and several student organization presidents to discuss how the soon-to-be-established Opportunity Center would impact USD. General Counsel Nathan Lukkes explained the Opportunity Center and answered a majority of the […]
Vermillion School District to build new elementary school
Early this month, Vermillion voters approved a bond issue for $26 million to construct a new elementary school. The election, in which 74.8% of voters approved the bond, is the first step toward making the school a reality. Vermillion Public Schools Superintendent Damon Alvey said the new school is necessary because of both the old […]
Coyote football falls to Illinois State 20-14 Saturday
The Coyotes fell to the Illinois State Redbirds 20-14 Saturday inside the DakotaDome, marking their first loss in the Dome this season. “Definitely not pleased with the outcome, but very pleased with the way our guys fought until the end,” head coach Bob Nielson said. “We’re dealing with a lot of injuries right now, which […]
Coyote women’s soccer beats in-state rival South Dakota State 2-1
The South Dakota Coyotes soccer team took on in-state rival South Dakota State Oct. 24. The Coyotes came into the matchup with a 9-3-2 record and at 4-2 in Summit League play, placing them third in the conference. The Jackrabbits came in with a 5-0-1 Summit League record, making them second place overall. The Jackrabbits […]
Letter to the Editor: South Dakota Board of Regents, Opportunity Centers: A Battle for Inclusion
The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) met Thursday, Oct. 14 at the University of South Dakota (USD) to end their listening tour on South Dakota Senate Bill 55. SB 55 created a task force to review institutional functions. Students filled the university’s auditorium to address their concerns on the task force’s finding and the […]
SGA hears student concerns about CDC, requests formal plans for the Opportunity Center
The Student Government Association (SGA) heard concerns from students involved in Spectrum about the Opportunity Center at Tuesday’s meeting. SGA also passed Senate Bill 68, Senate Resolution Eight and Senate Resolution 11 as an emergency resolution. SGA introduced Senate Resolutions 10 and tabled Senate Resolution Nine. Isabel Young, the president of Spectrum, expressed concerns about […]