President’s Council asks USD to support inclusive excellence
This post was originally sent to the USD community in the spring semester and is now being resubmitted to begin the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness monthly submitted column. To the USD community: The mark of a leading university today is its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness and the formation of a campus community which […]
Letter to the editor: election important to students
Dear fellow Coyotes, The election season is almost over — next Tuesday is Election Day. This election is very important to college students, especially in South Dakota. Democrats up and down the ballot support education and want to make it more affordable. For example, local Democratic State Senate candidate Michelle Maloney has said that if elected she would push […]
Norberg: ‘We are USD’ for Dakota Days
In case you’ve missed it, this week marks the 100th Dakota Days homecoming week at the University of South Dakota. Countless organizations will be holding events this week to promote Coyote spirit all around campus, and I encourage you to attend as many events as possible. As a freshman, I didn’t have a clue about what […]
Tordsen calls students to “live the tradition”
My Fellow Yotes, This year marks a milestone full of fun-filled events, memories and monumental achievements. First off, the State of South Dakota is celebrating 125 years of statehood. Secondly, the University of South Dakota Foundation will kick off the largest fundraising effort in state history with Onward: The Campaign for South Dakota this Friday. […]
Racial slurs leave lasting impact on student
Last year during the Dakota Days parade, my son and I experienced racial slurs by a USD organization while dressed in our Native American traditional regalia. The negative actions of this organization still to this day have affected my son negatively. Since last year, my son does not want to put on his regalia, wanted […]
President Abbott: The ‘true’ college experience at USD
What is the true college experience? I’d like to believe it’s about more than just getting a degree, and it’s about more than new buildings or having the latest and greatest technology. It’s about being a part of a community. The true college experience for a USD student is cheering on the Coyotes in the […]
Mayor Powell: Welcome to Vermillion
Vermillion is honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to our fine city as you live among us during your years as a student of The University of South Dakota! As a former student and member of the USD faculty, I can assure you that the time you spend here will rank among some […]
Tordsen: ‘USD will become your home away from home’
To my fellow Coyotes, Welcome to the University of South Dakota! We are so excited you have chosen to become a part of our Coyote Family. We can’t wait to get to know you better as you make Vermillion your home away from home. Choosing USD as your place of learning is one decision that […]
COLUMN: Celebrating Our 125th – Looking Back And Pushing Forward
Submitted Column by: Gov. Dennis Daugaard Over a century ago in 1879, a man by the name of Adam Royhl decided to make his way west to the Dakota Territory. At age 21, the pioneer left his family and everything he knew to pursue the opportunities in what would become South Dakota. Royhl traveled from […]
‘Examine your privilege’
Morgan Appley is a junior and co-president of USD’s Sustainability Club. Last month I had the privilege of attending the White Privilege Conference in Madison, Wis. I was offered the last minute opportunity to attend this conference when another attendee backed out. I had no idea what to expect but I knew that this […]