Sports
Photo gallery: Coyotes sweep Fort Wayne in straight sets
The Coyote women dominated the Fort Wayne Mastodons in three straight sets Friday in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Though the Mastodons caught up at times, they ultimately fell in every set against the Coyotes’ defense and offense. USD head coach Leanne Williamson said though the team started out slow, they eventually picked up speed […]
Player of the Pack: Elizabeth Loschen
Elizabeth Loschen is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in finance. Karina Dufoe: How was playing for Team USA this summer? EL: Playing for Team USA this summer was so fun and an amazing opportunity. Playing with other very talented athletes helped me up my game and I loved getting to learn and understand what the […]
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 […]
Hidden figures: Female athletes recount struggles with body insecurities
Walking into the weight room at USD, there are large platforms, lifting racks, various workout machines and free weights. Off to the side is an indistinguishable scale shoved in the entryway near the grab-and-go snacks and recovery drinks. For many female athletes, the lime green digit lighting up the scale screen not only determines how in […]
Grove and Nilsen reflect on London competitions
The USD track and field team sent two student-athletes to the track and field world championships in August. Coyote pole vaulters Emily Grove and Chris Nilsen competed in London at the 2017 IAAF World Championships for Team USA. Derek Miles, Olympic bronze medalist and USD associate director of track and field/jumps, said he knew the […]
Photo gallery: Brittany Jessen recognized for 1,000th dig, leadership
As someone who’s been playing volleyball since she was eight years old, USD senior setter Brittany Jessen hasn’t only developed a love for the game, but a love for teamwork and building community. Jessen was recognized for her 1,000th dig in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday during USD’s match against SDSU. She said she didn’t […]
Male cheerleaders the ‘backbone’ of squad
The USD cheer team includes three men, who provide extra strength and voices for the group. The men do a lot of partner stunts, which involve one flyer for each. They’re often back bases, typically the stronger members of the team. “The stunt is made up of four people: the back base, two girls on the […]
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 […]
Player of the Pack: Darin Greenfield
Darin Greenfield is a sophomore football player majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: D-line has been filled with injuries — how have you been able to respond to that? DG: We have responded with getting the guys that have to play ready to play. Lucky for us we have very good depth and the […]
Cheerleading team shares close bond, pride for cheering on USD
The USD cheer team prides itself on building spirit, supporting athletic teams and perfecting difficult stunts while cheering on the Coyotes. The cheer team’s primary goal is to keep excitement going for a game by pumping up the crowd. The team cheers at all home football and men’s and women’s basketball games. There are also eight […]