People of the Pack
People of the Pack: Carlee Mechels
Carlee Mechels is a sophomore elementary education major from Lennox, SD. Sara Cappiello: Why did you choose to go to USD? Carlee Mechels: I chose to go to USD because it was a big college field but close to home. It’s only 45 minutes away so I thought it was a good choice. And they […]
People of the Pack: Sydney Novak
Sydney Novak is a first-year health services administration major from Viborg, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Sydney Novak: I’m intramural sports and the honors program. I play volleyball and play flag football. Our team is really bad but it’s fun. SC: What have you enjoyed the most about going to […]
People of the Pack: Patrick Simonsen
Patrick Simonsen is a first-year musical theatre major from Viborg, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in on campus? Patrick Simonsen: I am a part of the Coyote Crazies and I am Charlie, the mascot. I haven’t been Charlie yet, but I’m one of the new people on the Spirit Squad, so I’m starting […]
People of the Pack: Tyson Newton
Tyson Newton is a first-year accounting major from Brandon, SD. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in here on campus? Tyson Newton: I’m in Pi Kappa Alpha and I’m joining Coyote Capital Management. I’m also in Coyote Crazies. SC: How have you been adjusting to life at USD? TN: I adjusted pretty easily. I’ve always […]
People of the Pack: Samuel Uwizeyimana
Samuel Uwizeyimana is a junior philosophy major who grew up in Kenya and is from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: What are you involved in here on campus? Samuel Uwizeyimana: I’m a senator for SGA(Student Government Association.) I’m the National Communication chair for Residential Housing Association so I’m on the executive board and I get to do […]
People of the Pack: Ashley Sanchez
Ashley Sanchez is a first-year nursing major from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: How has your first week at USD been? Ashley Sanchez: Everything has been really exciting so far. I moved in a week early to do recruitment for the sororities and I got into Pi Beta Phi so I’m super excited. It’s overall a […]
People of the Pack: Austin Thompson
Molly Sperlich: What is your position in the criminal justice club? Austin Thompson: I am currently the president. MS: What are your responsibilities as president? AT: Scheduling events on campus, I organize trips and also working with faculty to get speakers on campus. MS: What sort of trips do you go on? AT: Anything related […]
People of the Pack: Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang is a senior from Taiwan majoring in math. Molly Sperlich: Why did you choose USD? Jeff Chang: Everyone said USD is affordable and I think that’s like the biggest reason I chose here. Or my parents chose here since I am not financially independent. The first time I came here it was a […]
People of the Pack: Hadassa Pacheco
Hadassa Pacheco is a graduate student at USD getting her masters in piano performance from Brazil. Molly Sperlich: Did you do your undergrad at USD? Hadassa Pacheco: No, I was in Brazil for my undergrad, so I have only been at USD since August. MS: So, how do you like it so far? HP: It […]
People of the Pack: Naomi Giesen
Naomi Giesen is a junior majoring in mathematics and the president of the USD Math Club. Molly Sperlich: What do you want to do with your degree? Naomi Giesen: I’m not quite sure yet, but I don’t want to teach. That’s just not really my thing. MS: What are your roles in the Math Club? NG: […]