2021
Is chivalry truly dead
Is chivalry dead, or did the outdated idea of chivalry die? Mr. Darcy from “Pride & Prejudice” may seem like an ideal partner with his bowing and handholding, but he also almost ruined the Bennet family in the name of helping a friend. Frank Sinatra sang about love and then would go home and beat […]
Some Celebrities Who Scare Me
I get creeped out by certain celebrities. In other words, I find them scary. I will be listing just a few of the celebrities I find the scariest, as well as giving valid, or my idea of valid, reasoning for each. Let’s talk about Kanye West and the year this man had. Not only did […]
New SGA president, vice president and exec. team are appointed
Student Government Association President Alexandra Fiener and Vice President Katie Brust were sworn in at the March 16 SGA meeting by former President Abuk Jiel. Along with the new president and vice president, a new senate was also sworn in. The new senators include Garrett Adam, Gretchen Biersbach, Lily Christian, Trenton Hoekstra, Abigail Johnson, Darby […]
Lee tabbed Coach of the Year, seven players with All-Summit honors
USD men’s basketball coach Todd Lee was named Summit League Coach of the Year, and seven Coyote basketball players were named to all-Summit League teams Thursday afternoon. Lee led the Coyotes to the no. 2 seed in the Summit League with a 11-4 conference record and a 13-10 overall record. The Coyotes were picked fifth […]
Why college students need naps
Naps are more advantageous than society has taught. Most people think once you grow up, naps are no longer meant for them. They are seen as childish and lazy, but is it the actual truth? Naps are extremely beneficial to the majority of people, and it’s not just something I believe, but something that has […]
Coyote volleyball picks up pair of wins at SDSU
USD volleyball extended it’s win streak to four over the weekend, defeating South Dakota State 3-1 on Sunday and 3-0 Monday. The Coyotes were without Elizabeth Juhnke Sunday, and dropped the opening set 25-21 before winning the final three sets and the match. The last time the Coyotes dropped a set to SDSU was Nov. […]
Sustainability department urges students to respond to dining surveys
USD’s sustainability department has partnered with the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) to begin campaigning to reduce plastic use on campus. Campaign organizer Codylee Riedmann said the department is currently working to reduce waste created by USD dining services. USD’s contract with Aramark expires in May 2022, and the university wants to develop a new contract […]
Trans Rights March held in response to House Bill 1217
In seven cities across South Dakota, people gathered Saturday morning to make a statement and to protest a bill against trans lives and their future in sports. All events had mandatory mask requirements and were held in Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Brookings, Watertown, Eagle Butte and Vermillion. The protests were led by The Transformation […]
Summit League Tournament Preview: Coyote men making adjustments
USD men’s basketball earned the No. 2 seed in the Summit League Tournament after splitting last weekend’s series with North Dakota State. The team is forced to change their lineup after losing starting point guard A.J. Plitzuweit to a knee injury late in Saturday’s game against the Bison. The Coyotes ended the regular season with […]
Senior women’s basketball players make decisions on extra year of eligibility
As postseason play approaches for many USD sports, athletes are seniors are pressed with deciding on whether to extend their time at USD an extra year to compete one last season. Two Coyote women’s basketball players announced their plans Monday at USD’s pre-Summit League Tournament press conference. “I mean I have told other people I […]