Sports column: Dispelling misconceptions about college athletes
College athletics are always going to be controversial. Disputes regarding the benefits athletes receive and should receive are common, and the overall impact athletics have on a university is debated. Some people believe college athletics is beneficial to the university and society, while others believe athletic programs are purely money-suckers. Opinions of college athletics are […]
Fall sports focus on strength, improvement during offseason training
Students and fans cheer on USD athletes in their prime: racing on the track, nailing three-pointers or scoring a touchdown. Competition primarily makes up an athlete’s in-season, with some sports having up to three games in a single week. Competition season, regulated by the NCAA, allows up to 20 hours of practice a week. Even […]
College students should perfect the art of taking naps
ce we were children, the positive effects of being well-rested have been nailed into our brains. Whether it’s from nagging parents, concerned doctors or that unreliable health website that said your sore throat is probably cancer, we’ve all been told that the average person needs around eight hours of sleep a night. But what college […]
Tennis team hopes for another successful season
Last year, the University of South Dakota tennis team ended on a high note when they placed second at the Summit League Tournament. Back for the 2016-2017 season, the team has high hopes for the year. With their first match of the year approaching this weekend against Drake University, practices are all about achieving their […]
Balancing school and sports requires focus, time management skills
Since I was eight-years-old, my life has revolved around the sport I participate in. By the time I was 11, I had swim practice twice a day. Because of this, I’ve grown up learning how to balance out my life. Between practices, school and extra-curricular activities, time management became second nature. While my years of […]
New Sanford Coyote Sports Center has its flaws
After years of planning and building, the Sanford Coyote Sports Center was recently opened for public viewing. As a student-athlete for USD, I definitely agree that the arena is a huge step-up from previous years; however, nothing is perfect and there are many aspects of the new center that may be functional, but aren’t necessarily practical. […]
Stick it out: Why staying at USD is worth it
Throughout my life, I was constantly told there was a perfect college out there for everyone, you just had to find it. I was told that somewhere out there was a college that had everything I needed and wanted. Newsflash: That’s absolutley not true. I can’t imagine there are many people out there who found […]
What incoming student-athletes can expect during their first year at USD
Just last week I finished my last swimming practice as a freshman athlete at USD. My first year was everything and nothing like I expected. Before I came to USD, I was excited to be a part of such a talented and hardworking team, but I was also terrified of the unknown. I was scared […]
Student athletes receive help from academic advisers to ensure eligibility
Every student at USD has the tools to be academically successful, however, student athletes have a slightly different program that ensures they maintain eligibility. A team of three full-time academic advisers and two graduate assistants manage the academic well-being of more than 350 athletes on campus. One academic adviser, Taylor Chapman, who ran cross country […]
Coyote track and field team hosts first outdoor meet in brand new Lillibridge Track Complex
The first outdoor track meet at USD in 30 years was held yesterday at the Lillibridge Track Complex, which was completed earlier this year. With the premier of the new facility, energy at the USD Twilight meet was high among its Coyote track athletes. Sophomore Lindsay Joyce, who won the 1500, said the good weather and the […]