Opinion

Dear Vermillion, First, I know the snowy weather presents problems for all travelers in the city, and snow removal is never a simple process. I would like to start by saying Vermillion has done a fine job clearing snow from the city streets in a quick and decent fashion so far this winter. I applaud […]

The University of South Dakota would benefit from gender-neutral housing, because it would allow transgendered individuals the comfort of living with the sex they feel most comfortable with. When I first applied to USD, I was most excited about the dorm life. I was ready to interact with new people from all around the region […]

When first-years step into Vermillion, you can bet they are all enamored by the multiple options to dine on campus. Soon enough though, students find themselves asking, is there really anything to eat that won’t give them heart disease? The location options to dine at are simple, but how about the selection once you are […]

If you have access to almost any social network site, you’ve more than likely heard of what is called, “the friend-zone.” In case you haven’t, it is a term used to describe a guy who tries to move from friend to a boyfriend. In the end, the girl only likes him like a “brother” leaving […]

A farewell note: For the past year, I have had the privilege of serving the Coyote family as the voice of the student body. Throughout this experience, I’ve learned a great deal. I’ve learned how to be patient and understanding while considering the needs of others; I’ve learned the art of delegation and the importance […]

The incessant beeping of various equipment, the surplus of discarded gravel and rocks, the mud and the unsightly view of black tarp and wire fences surrounding the area can only mean one thing; the Muenster University Center expansion is finally underway at the University of South Dakota. The construction surrounding this addition to the MUC […]

When first-years step into Vermillion, you can bet they are all enamored by the multiple options to dine on campus. Soon enough though, students find themselves asking, is there really anything to eat that won’t give them heart disease? The location options to dine at are simple, but how about the selection once you are […]

We’ve all heard the warnings to be cautious when using social media, that everyone can see what you post online. When hearing this advice, most everyone nods their head in mutual agreement. However, for some college students, this rule is easier said than done. With every weekend comes the corresponding onslaught of countless Twitter and […]

Dear Everybody, I am writing today to express my frustration in the way we all use words to communicate. While I know language is sometimes troublesome and imperfect at best, we as Midwesterners are really quite awful at conveying to others what we really mean. Case in point: passive aggressiveness. I know many of us, […]

Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Hey! Your name’s Valentine! Happy Birthday!” — DakotaDome on Valentine’s Day “I love the way I smell after a good workout. Bold and hard.” — Pine Street “If a girl gets flowers on Valentine’s Day and doesn’t […]