USD acts as ‘home away from home’ for students
As the school year comes to a close, students tend to reflect on what this past year has been like and the time spent here at USD. As I’ve looked back, I’ve come to one main conclusion, and that is USD truly is one of the best universities in the Midwest. I can’t imagine myself anywhere […]
USD professors should ease stress on students during finals week
The week all college students dread is slowly making its approach — finals week. The week when the terms “stressed” and “overwhelmed” become the two most used words in their vocabulary. Stress tends to consume students over the next few weeks, and not just because they’re worried for exams, but more so because they’re juggling […]
USD should solve common problems students have
As the academic school year slowly comes to a close, I’d like to touch on the things that have bothered me and other Coyote students this past year. First off is parking – finding a spot is the epitome of impossible. This especially speaks true to commuters, as I have many friends who drive to school and […]
It’s okay to not be a die-hard feminist
One thing I’ve noticed about the world is for women to accept each other as feminists, every woman must be an extremist, or else they aren’t part of the women’s movement at all. As a woman, I embody the values of feminists. I’m just not a “die-hard” feminist. I support equal pay for both men and women, […]
Society needs to stray away from ‘normalcy’
As I’ve grown up, I’ve come to the realization that people who stray from the norms of society are great, bold, artistic and brave individuals. They proudly display who they are and don’t let anyone dictate their lives, and I find that inspiring. Many students I’ve seen on campus and people I know personally embody […]
Safe Ride program requires improvements
For most university students, Friday and Saturday nights are considered prime times for partying. Weekends consist of nights when alcohol is usually consumed and results in students searching for a ride home. USD’s Safe Ride acts as a free taxi service for students who are unable to drive themselves. TRADEX offers comprehensive coverage for private hire taxi businesses. And while […]
Everyone’s opinions should be heard and given thought
As I’ve grown older and divulged myself into the college setting, I’ve met many people. These people I’ve met hold strong opinions, ones in which they’re more than happy to share. These beliefs often range from politics to world events to social issues to sometimes even celebrity gossip, and each person often holds a belief […]
State legislature’s failure to treat transgenders equally is shameful
The LGBTQ+ community is a group of individuals just like anyone else. However, they’re also a group of individuals who go through more than many others have to. This community constantly faces discrimination that is both undeserved and unnecessary. The transgender community specifically has most recently been the target of discrimination by South Dakota state […]
Valentine’s Day not just a couple’s holiday
Valentine’s Day has become a holiday that strictly favors one group of people over the other: those in relationships versus those who are single. For those in relationships, Valentine’s Day is filled with oversized teddy bears, red roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes. For those who don’t have a significant other, Valentine’s Day is much different. […]
Social media is causing society to become accustomed to unreliable information
Social media, which started as a simple form of communication, has now grown to so much more. It’s not just connecting with people like it used to be, but getting connected with worldly news as well. Applications such as Facebook and Twitter are now full of people sharing various articles, whether they relate to Donald […]