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Iranian Student Reflects on Growing Conflict
As the conflict in Iran continues to grow, the news is more than just another headline for one University of South Dakota student. Shirin Jafarizadeh, a Master of Fine Arts student in photography, came to the university from Tehran to pursue her work without the restrictions she experienced in her home country. Jafarizadeh said that […]
SDSU Investigates Racist Snapchat Video
SDSU President Barry Dunn recently released a statement regarding a circulating video that has gained the attention of multiple news outlets. The video was posted to the SDSU Snapchat story early on Feb. 28. In the video, multiple SDSU students used racist language and references. The social media story is not controlled by South Dakota […]
Support Grows for Laundry Detergent Sheet Program
As of March 3, the University of South Dakota’s laundry detergent sheet program has gathered 200 student signatures who support getting the laundry detergent program funded. The program initially had funding provided by the Student Government Association (SGA) which was later taken away due to the lack of student support. Generation Conscious is a company […]
Coyotes Score Big Against Highway Rivals
South Dakota picked up their seventh win of the season against Mount Marty in the home opener. USD won 14-0 against the Lancers in a five inning game. South Dakota started hot as sophomore pitcher Madison Evans pitched the first inning, striking out two batters. The Coyotes struck in the bottom of the first inning, […]
First Time Championship Qualifiers
Two South Dakota sophomores on the Swimming and Diving teams are the first Coyotes to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Alex Parkinson won the 1650 freestyle at the Summit League Championships with a time of 15:04.40, and Nick Rounds won the 50 free with a school record of 19.15 second, as well as the 100 […]
Coyotes Place Second at Championships
South Dakota finished runner-up in both the men’s and women’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships. The second place team finish is highlighted by 33 Coyotes earning all league honors. Senior Alexus Sindelar started the awards at the beginning of the Championships, receiving the Scholar of the Championship award after she posted a 4.0 […]
Summit League Tickets Punched
The Summit League Basketball Championships went through Sioux Falls last week from March 4-8, with South Dakota State earning the auto-bid to the big dance for the women and North Dakota State earning the bid for the men. South Dakota faced Denver in the quarterfinals on the women’s side, defeating the Pioneers 60-51 to advance […]
A Night of Celebration, History and Culture
The Muenster University Center Ballroom transformed into a music-filled venue, with the scent of spices and chatter all around on Feb. 28. Students and community members alike learned about African culture and history through food, fashion and performances. The African Student Association (ASA) hosted their annual African Night, an event that […]
Nikte – The Decisions We Didn’t Take
Two weeks ago, I sat outside my college building. It was a sunny day, and my friends and I decided to soak up the sun on a bench while we did our homework. In front of the Media Center, to the side, is the Law School. Coming out of that building was a friend I […]
Awareness Doesn’t Equal Accessibility
Every year USD, much like many other universities’ campuses, roll out Accessibility Week with posters, events and social media posts reminding students that inclusion matters. It’s a week meant to highlight the importance of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity. Yet, while the message is uplifting and the intentions are good, the reality students face tells […]