COVID-19
2020 is canceled until further notice
I have been living my best life being with my friends — eating tacos and going to class. Never in my wildest dreams did I think there would be a pandemic that limits all of my daily activities and those to come. First it began with my class trip to Italy being canceled, then spring […]
Vermillion sees first case of COVID-19
On Saturday, March 28, Clay County reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual is a 20-30 year old woman who is currently self-quarantining in her home. This individual reported mild symptoms and was tested through Sanford Health Center’s curbside testing site, according to Time Tracy, CEO of Sanford Vermillion Medical Center. The case […]
On-campus food option limited in response to CDC recommendations
USD — following the Center for Disease Control recommendations in regards to COVID-19 — has closed all on-campus restaurants besides University Brew, the convenience stores — Beede Pump and the Coyote Village POD — and residential dining. The Aramark locations remaining open on campus have limited hours and reduced workers present. In an email interview with […]
‘Disappointed, but thankful’: Senior year during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following the official announcement made by USD, graduation has been postponed for the class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic may have ended senior year sooner than expected, but three seniors have decided to look more on the positive side. Isaac Westergaard and Emily Gillespie, senior business administration majors, said they’re making the most out of […]
Historic Coyote’ 2019-20 campaign comes to a halt
Championship Tuesday (March 10) was one to remember for the No. 17/11 Coyotes, who took down rival SDSU to win the Summit League title and complete a perfect 19-0 conference slate. “It’s a season that I know my teammates, coaches and Coyote fans will never forget,” junior Chloe Lamb said in an email interview with […]
The importance of consumption: Lack of revenue causes the economy to plummet
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial issues for people around the world. As college classes are moving online, businesses are closing and people are staying home, the United States economy is taking a large hit. Around 70% of the U.S. economy is made up of consumption, Travis Letellier, USD visiting economics instructor, said. Letellier explained consumption […]
Vermillion food programs adapt to continue serving citizens
In the wake of COVID-19, meal providers such as the Vermillion Food Pantry and the Vermillion Welcome Table have been forced to close their physical doors. Despite the drawback, these food services are continuing to provide meals to people in need. The Vermillion Food Pantry ceased walk-in services after the Community Connection Center of Vermillion […]
COVID-19 causes 2020 Census to be moved online
With the Census Day just around the corner, the COVID-19 pandemic has made taking the count of populations a little more difficult. Census Day is April 1. Normally, residents must fill out a form online or send one in the mail. Then starting in May through July, census takers begin visiting homes across the country […]
International Office services still available to USD students
USD is home to many international students. But with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, all means of international travel have been impacted. For some international students, this situation presents challenges with living on-campus, returning to their home countries or continuing their education at USD. Patrick Morrison, associate director of the USD International Office, said all […]
PAVE continues promoting remote resources for victims
Since the cancellation of all USD-hosted events until April 30, all student groups are coming to a close sooner than expected. For some clubs, they are creating new ways to help USD students remotely. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and USD’s Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE) canceled over ten events on campus this spring. […]