Duo two-factor authentication is totally out of control. While we were away from campus and enjoying winter break, the university quietly made a major change for every student, faculty and…
Right before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people pondered in deep thought and began to set resolutions on what they wanted to achieve in 2025.  I…
It’s hard to be happy for others when you’re not. I am used to it at this point, though it still pangs. Being single, and to have never been in…
In our modern entertainment age, it is easy to be cynical about the number of remakes of older films there are over wholly original stories. Nowadays, I find myself far…
Candidates have announced their running for the Student Government Association’s upcoming presidential and vice presidential election. Mohamed Mohamed and Tewobistya Burhanu are running against Keegan Baker and Ellie Hart.  Ethan…

Unity Week End with the Unity Ball

Throughout next week, the College of Fine Arts will be sponsoring Unity Week. This is a week-long event to celebrate diverse experiences, stories and journeys at USD with multiple events and panels.  President of the Union of African American Students (UAAS) Bennett Clary said they were unable to secure the MUC Ballroom for the spring […]

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Editorial: How Old is Too Old for Halloween

Halloween approaches fast, just in time for some potential snow as the last vestiges of warm weather disappear. Downtown Vermillion will host a trick-or-treat for kids in the afternoon, but what about us? Are we too old to celebrate Halloween?  To answer this question, we need to understand the history of Halloween. Many believe Halloween’s […]

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USD Gets a New Way of Getting Around

From walking to riding, driving to even scootering, there are many ways to travel around the South Dakota campus.  This fall semester, the university has implemented a new method of transport and received motorized scooters for students heading to class.  The scooters are owned by Hailie Warren, the creative director for visual storytelling at USD, […]

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Webber and Coyotes Preparing for Nationals

The Coyotes women’s triathlon team won an at-large bid for the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships at Tempe, Arizona. They will next compete on Nov. 11. One of the top performers for the Coyotes this year is  sophomore Chelsea Webber. At the West Regional Championships this season, Webber finished second overall for the Coyotes and […]

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USD Theatre Department Hosts Four Person Play

The USD theatre department will be showing the play called “Ada and the Engine” on Oct. 19 through the 22 in the Arena theater. The play follows a young woman named Ada Byron who is the daughter of the scandalous Lord Byron. Through the industrial revolution, she meets inventor Charles Babbage, who is the creator […]

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