Opinion
Commercials depict modern-day families, spew racist comments
It almost seems unreal to think, but racism is inevitable in America no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Some people are still under the impression it is OK to say certain things about a particular race, and that it’s OK to say the predominant race in today’s society is white and should remain so forever. But according […]
Dealing with bullying crucial to avoiding bad situations
Bullying comes in many different forms. This includes, but is not limited to cyber bullying, verbal bullying, physical bullying and (sexual) harassment. In honor of Anti-Bullying week, which was last week, here are a few tips to help get you out of a nasty situation: Tell a responsible adult right away. Professional help is available right […]
University needs to focus on recruitment
In a town where half the population is made up of residents and the other half consists of students at the University of South Dakota, it should be a priority to keep that number steady, maybe even let it increase some. With the incoming student population down by 174 students this year, it’s apparent something needs to […]
Brady, Manning tied for most successful career
For the past decade, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have been at the top of their game. The question of who has had the better career reentered my mind Oct. 8 as I watched Manning throw for his 500th career touchdown pass in his career and later as Brady became the sixth Quarterback in NFL history to […]
Online bullying prevalent at USD
USD Confessions is a popular Facebook page where students can post anonymous confessions essentially about anything. I’ve never posted anything on there, but sometimes it’s simply fun to see what other people have to say. On Oct. 7, I saw one post that basically recalled the anonymous poster’s trip to Walmart and how they had […]
Michael Dunn guilty verdict brings hope
The Jacksonville, Fla., case of Michael Dunn has returned a guilty verdict for first-degree murder. Dunn was charged with murder after shooting into an SUV filled with teenage boys at a gas station after a verbal altercation over the loudness of the boys’ music. Despite Dunn claiming he only fired into the car out of […]
Caught between a rock and an ice-cold creek
Sometimes you find a good workout routine, and sometimes a workout finds you. Other times, you find yourself standing in the middle of a creek in the Black Hills of South Dakota, wondering where it all went wrong. Last weekend I tagged along on a traditional college road trip with the noble ambition of getting […]
President’s Council on Diversity: remember inclusiveness
Dakota Days at USD is about celebrating school spirit, unity and community. Events related to D-Days are a time for all of us to come together as Coyotes. As the USD community celebrates and participates in Dakota Days, the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness would like to remind everyone about Inclusive Excellence — the […]
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. […]