Column: Golden Knights comfort Las Vegas shooting victims
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, the Vegas Golden Knights have helped the city heal. The players posed for pictures, signed autographs with fans and gave 20 game ticket packages to surviving victims and first responders. According to Sports Illustrated, defenseman Jason Garrison said, “For something so devastating to happen, so […]
Column: My take on the national anthem protests
National anthem protests are a hot topic thus far in the 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, the original meaning behind these protests has been misinterpreted and ultimately forgotten. Fans and the media need to remember how and why these protests started. The protest started in August of last year, when NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated […]
Column: Martial arts offer plenty of value
Martial arts might not always be as popular as other sports, but it offers plenty of benefits to those who practice it. I practiced martial arts for seven years. I learned valuable life lessons, such as the importance of respect and hard work. Martial arts has also enhanced the lives of other students. Freshman Alex […]
Bond between USD’s sibling athletes an inseparable one
Not many sibling student-athletes attend USD, but those who do love the experience. Sophomore Nick Kopp and first-year Ben Kopp, members of the swimming and diving team, said they both enjoy encouraging and supporting one another. “I would say we have a close bond,” Ben Kopp said. “We are super supportive of one another and […]
Intramural sport leagues expected to ‘max out’ this fall
A new intramural sport policy is expected to increase student involvement this year. Last fall, the South Dakota Board of Regents passed a policy which prohibits colleges from charging students for participating in intramural activities. Connor Singhisen, assistant director of Wellness Center intramurals & sport clubs, said he believes this policy will attract more students. […]
Fan participation programs to continue this season
USD administrators are hoping the creation of programs in the past few years aimed at bolstering fan attendance at games will continue to be successful this upcoming year. Tena Haraldson, director of marketing communications & university relations, said she believes the best way to reach out to students is through other students. “Our first effort was […]