2022
President Hosts Annual All-Campus Picnic
President Sheila Gestring and her husband Keith Gestring held their annual all-campus picnic on Sept. 15. It was originally going to be held on the MUC’s west lawn but due to weather conditions the event was moved inside. The event kicked off with The SOUND of USD performing alongside the spirit squad in front of […]
Magician Trent James Entertains During Family Weekend
25-year-old magician Trent James has been doing magic for 20 years and has thoroughly curated a show specifically for his favorite audience: college students. James said he has been doing magic since he was five when he first saw a magician at his preschool and he wanted to learn more. His dad, also a magician, […]
Football Wins First Home Game
The Coyotes hosted Cal Poly in their first home game of the season on Sept. 17. South Dakota came into the with an 0-2 record after losing to Kansas State and No. 3 in the FCS Montana. The Coyotes opened up the game with a 75-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore quarterback Carson Camp. This was […]
Spotify or Apple Music: Which One is Worth It?
The type of music you listen to says a lot about you and your feelings, but the music streaming service you use can also tell a lot about a person. Whether you’re into classic rock, hip-hop, or indie pop, finding the right platform to discover and enjoy your favorite tunes is crucial. Some people prefer […]
An Ode to UBrew
USD has presented multiple new food and drink options for its students in the 2022-23 school year. One of the most notable changes being the switch in the coffee shop area; as the UBrew became a Grid which serves Starbucks. While many are excited about this change due to the company’s popularity, a few students […]
Editorial: New Permitted Alcohol Sales Could Cause More Problems
This weekend, the Coyote football team will be hosting Cal Poly for their home opener of the season. For students and Coyote fans alike, this year’s game day atmosphere will be completely different, and not just because Coyote Alley will be transforming tailgating, but because it is the first time alcohol sales will be permitted […]
SGA Introduces Special Appropriation, Passes Two Bills
Two bills were passed by the Student Government Association (SGA) during Tuesday night’s meeting. The Korean Student Association also presented their schedule, requesting a special appropriation from SGA. Kate Fitzgerald, Interim Associate Dean of Students, delivered the advisor’s report stating Swipe Out Hunger applications opened last Friday and are available to students who are facing […]
Diederich Helps Volleyball Team Start the Season
Junior outside hitter Evelyn Diederich could not imagine anything other than volleyball. From childhood to her teen years, and now into adulthood, she could not picture any moment of her life without volleyball. In her senior year of high school, Diederich was named Class 6A Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Stater while […]
Roe v. Wade Overturned, Conversation Persists
On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Several states, including South Dakota, had trigger laws that went into affect imediately prohibiting abortion. Currently in South Dakota the only exception for abortion is if it is needed to save the mother’s life. Associate professor of history Sara Lampert said Roe v. Wade provided […]
Godfrey’s Last Season on Field, First as Captain
As a freshman, long snapper Dalton Godfrey never thought being a team captain was in the cards for him, but head football coach Bob Nielsen always saw something in Godfrey from day one. “[Nielsen was] like ‘you’re being a good leader, but I think you could do a little more’ and I just kept doing […]