Editorial: Giving students a home
If you walk into the west side of the MUC, you walk right past the Student Government Association offices. If you walk into the north door of the Al Neuharth Media Center, you will find our offices, as well as the offices for Coyote News and KAOR Radio. While we know that the four groups […]
Editorial: Midterms are over, take a break
Whether you are trying to meet new people, survive classes or are just finding it hard to live away from home, college can be difficult for everyone. It can be easy to drown in assignments, projects, papers and other things you have signed up for, but you need to remember to take a break when […]
Editorial: The Center for Diversity and Community is essential to student life
The Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) can be a home for all students, but it is more specifically for students of color, international students and LGBTQ students. According to USD’s enrollment dashboard, the campus is 80.91% white, making it a predominantly white institution (PWI). The United States Census Bureau shows that in June 2019, Vermillion had a population of 10,926 people, with 86.6% being white citizens. In a […]
The National Music Museum is nearing the end of construction
Museums are crucial to preserve and appreciate different groups and cultures. They can promote a better understanding of the world around you. Music museums are no different. They give people the chance to see different instruments from around the world, hear how they sound and so much more. Vermillion is home to the National Music […]
Happy D-Days, Celebrate Responsibly
Happy D-Days, Coyotes. With no D-Days game in 2020 and the world of COVID-19, there felt like there was no reason to celebrate. Now, with COVID-19 restrictions lifted and Indiana State coming to town to face the Coyote football team, it is time to rejoice. Many students are going to celebrate by going to the […]
Editorial: Smartphones are toxic to the environment
Once again, Apple has another iPhone coming out, but is it really necessary? There used to be a need to upgrade your phone every few years. New phones allowed you to use the internet instead of just calling and texting other people. Now, there isn’t a need to buy a new phone every year. Most […]
Editorial: Texas abortion law causes debate throughout the nation
In the past few weeks, there has been chalk all around campus supporting both anti-abortion and abortion rights ideologies. This debate has been brought forward again because of the abortion law being put into place in Texas. The Texas law bans abortion as soon as a heartbeat is detectable, which is around six weeks for […]
Sexual violence is an issue on all college campuses
Sexual violence has been an issue on college campuses for years. While it’s unfortunate and offensive, sexual violence can and does happen. One of the most important ways to prevent sexual assault is by making sure everyone understands what this type of abuse is. Sexual assault is when an offender gives a subject unwanted sexual […]
Editorial: Back to normal, for now
Welcome back, Coyotes. The 2021-22 school year is underway, and we are already seeing some changes around campus. One week into the semester and students from previous years can see the difference on campus. There are so many students walking between classes, mask mandates and social distancing are not being enforced and most classes are […]
Editorial: Celebrate, Class of 2021
Dear Class of 2021, Nothing about your senior year was normal. COVID-19 changed so much of the way the school and world operates, but you did it, and if this last year has taught us anything, it’s that we can overcome anything. For the last year, it has been a world of adapting to a […]