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SGA proposes bills to clarify double major representation
On Tuesday evening, the Student Government Association proposed a bill that would change the way students are represented in SGA. Senate Bills 85, 86 and 87 would clarify the process of how double majors are counted for representation. They would also change how many petition signatures a Senate candidate needs and would begin to count part-time […]
Discussion groups target privilege, aim to make change
The Office for Diversity is hosting a series of discussion groups called “Talking Change, Making Change,” allowing students to explore the topic of privilege. “Talking Change, Making Change” is the second generation of Voices of Discovery, and will contain the same elements of discussion about diversity. However, this new pilot program will conclude with community action […]
USD students embrace Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Union of African American Students are celebrating their culture while getting USD students involved. The theme for USD’s Black History Month is “Who am I? I am Black History” and one main goal is to discuss the significance of appropriation versus appreciation. For each event this month, members of UAAS […]
Marketing launch for ICARE introduced to students, community
The marketing launch for ICARE, a $300,000 grant to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus through programming and advocacy, was held in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge at noon on Thursday. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and a member of the programming subcommittee for ICARE, said the event was intended […]
Coyotes rise to top of Summit League standings with win over SDSU
The Coyote men’s basketball team defeated state rival South Dakota State University Jackrabbits with a final score of 87-68. Wednesday night the Jackrabbits traveled to Vermillion for the state rival game, which ended with SDSU losing their No. 1 Summit League ranking to the Coyotes. Head coach Craig Smith called the game a “heck of […]
Sorbe and Ireland develop campaigns for SGA president
At the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester on Jan. 23, two senators announced their plans to run for executive office. Senator Josh Sorbe is campaigning with running mate Madison Green, and senator Marcus Ireland is campaigning with running mate Caleb Munce. I.M. for You Ireland, a junior political science, criminal justice and […]
UPDATED: Classes cancelled this Monday due to weather
Sunday night Classes on the USD campus have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 22 due to an approaching snow storm. According to the university’s website, the campus will remain open and non-instructional personnel should use their best judgment to report for work. The wellness center and the dining hall will be opening at 8:00 a.m […]
Women’s march in downtown Sioux Falls sees 2,500 participants, encourages midterm voting
More than 2,500 people from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area joined in demonstration downtown for the second annual women’s march Saturday morning. The theme of this year’s march was “Power to the Polls,” as midterm elections approach. Hundreds of sister marches popped up worldwide in support. Marchers met at EmBe gym early in […]
Golden Eagles fall to Coyotes
The Coyote men’s basketball team has earned another season win, beating the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 70-82 Wednesday night at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. This makes their record 16-5. Junior Matt Mooney led the Coyotes in scoring with 19 points followed by junior Tyler Hagedorn with 14. Top scorers for Oral Roberts were Same […]
Coyotes defeat Fort Wayne Mastodons 85-43
The USD women’s basketball team triumphed over the Fort Wayne Mastodons with a final score of 85-43 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Saturday. Lead scorer for the Coyotes was first-year Chloe Lamb with 16 points, followed closely by Junior Allison Arens with 14. For the Mastodons, Anna Lappenkuper scored a total of 13 points and De’Jour […]