February 2023
Editorial: Dangers Gun Violence Poses to USD
Students and employees of colleges deserve a safe environment to learn and work. It’s the job of the university, state and federal government to ensure people feel safe to attend college. Gun violence and mere exposure to gun violence can lead to poor academic performance, emotional stress and obvious physical danger. The safety of college […]
Ways to Break the Procrastination Slump
Procrastination is a common problem for students, especially when our lives are full of things we need to get done. Whether something else might have priority, you don’t know how to start or you just don’t want to do something, procrastination can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. With midterms coming up it’s important to […]
Are Verm Cats Minimizing their Appearance on Campus?
Members of the USD community have taken a Keen interest in cats around campus. In consequence, they have named them Verm Cats. But with the weather, Verm Cats have altered their appearance throughout the community. Judy Zwolak, a concerned community member and a volunteer associated with The Heartland Humane Society in Yankton. She has spent […]
Laundry Machines on Campus
Sophomore student, Spencer Pigman, saves his laundry every two weeks due to the expense of the laundry machines. “[I dislike] it when the washers and dryers are broken and it is really extensive,” Pigman said. He said the laundry machines in his dorm complex are constantly out of order. And as a result causes stress, […]
Muirhead Named Chair of USD Department of Pathology
DesiRae Muirhead recalls the words of her father which propelled her towards obtaining a pathology degree: “If you’re going to do it, you should be the top dog.” Since then, Muirhead has found success in various areas of medicine, but most recently in being named Chair of the USD Department of Pathology. After receiving her […]
Coyotes Close the Season with a Win
The Coyotes men’s basketball team fell to ORU on Thursday, 70-82. They bounced back on Saturday snapping their five-game losing streak with a 82-48 win over Kansas City On Thursday, the Coyotes played the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, who are undefeated in conference play. Oral Roberts came in with their regular starting lineup of seniors […]
Vermillion’s Snow Fall Brings Long Working Hours
Vermillion has seen multiple snowstorms come through town this year, increasing the need for snow removal. This winter, the university’s Grounds and Landscaping team has been hard at work clearing parking lots, roads and sidewalks across campus. Nate Steele is the Director of Grounds and Landscaping here at USD. According to Steele, this winter has […]
Women’s Basketball Fall on Senior Day
The Coyotes split their weekend after defeating Omaha 61-41 on Thursday and fell to Denver 74-79 on Saturday. On Thursday, the Coyotes hosted the Omaha Mavericks. It took nearly three minutes for the Coyotes to put points on the board after sophomore forward Morgan Hansen made a 3-pointer to tie the game at three. The […]
SB 45 Repeals the Annual Intellectual Diversity Report
Senate Bill (SB) 45, which would repeal the annual intellectual diversity report for South Dakota colleges passed the Senate Education Committee. The requirement for an intellectual diversity report was originally introduced in 2019. Shane Nordyke, a USD political science professor, said the bill was created in order to assess whether or not the intellectual activities […]
Father and Daughter Complete MBA Program Together
Katelyn Conover and her father, Gerry Breen, graduated from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered through the Beacom School of Business last August. Conover said going through this experience with her father was a memorable experience for both of them. “Getting my degree with my father was an awesome experience,” Conover said. “Not […]