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Local rummage pages make buying, selling simple
College students and community members looking to make a little extra cash or snag a good deal have come together to make two Vermillion rummage pages on Facebook. They are closed groups, but after joining, members are able to buy, sell, trade or advertise their products. Items posted recently range from crafts and formal dresses […]
Everyone’s opinions should be heard and given thought
As I’ve grown older and divulged myself into the college setting, I’ve met many people. These people I’ve met hold strong opinions, ones in which they’re more than happy to share. These beliefs often range from politics to world events to social issues to sometimes even celebrity gossip, and each person often holds a belief […]
Legislators flip flop on S.D. teacher pay increase
Governor Dennis Daugaard’s plan to raise teacher pay is moving forward to the South Dakota Senate, after the bill initially failed by one vote in the House of Representatives last week. The half-cent sales tax hike passed a revote Monday 47-21, which hit the required two-thirds majority needed for tax hikes. “Thank you to the bipartisan […]
War against ISIS will be won by ideas, not bombs
The conflict with the so-called Islamic State or ISIS is complicated and nuanced. In the United States, we have little experience in our comparatively short history with fighting anything like the Islamic State. The Islamic State holds territory in the form of land, but it also holds territory in the minds of people. The territory […]
Students return home to caucus for candidates in Iowa
“Is there anyone to speak for Governor John Kasich?” asked the man in charge of the Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Republican Caucus for the second time Monday evening. One hand shot up. “ I’ll speak for him,” said 21-year-old USD senior political science and history major Cole Bocklemann. Bocklemann had no intention to speak in front […]
Social media is causing society to become accustomed to unreliable information
Social media, which started as a simple form of communication, has now grown to so much more. It’s not just connecting with people like it used to be, but getting connected with worldly news as well. Applications such as Facebook and Twitter are now full of people sharing various articles, whether they relate to Donald […]
Women beat NDSU Bison 80-54 at home
Saturday evening’s game in the DakotaDome against North Dakota State was a far cry from the close 96-94 USD overtime victory in Fargo two weeks ago, as the Coyotes jumped out to a quick lead that only grew larger throughout the game. NDSU, who’s nine-player roster has been limited to seven or eight active players […]
Everyone should practice mindfulness
Everyone has a basic understanding of his or her surroundings, but how well are they really paying attention? The world, especially with technology, can be very distracting — but the human itself can be our biggest distractions. Recently, I, along with many others, have chosen to recognize how frequently we lose ourselves thinking and worrying about […]
SGA senators encouraged to attend basketball games, don red clothing
USD school spirit – and how to promote it – was among the topics of discussion at the Tuesday night Student Government Association meeting. Coyote Crazies President Mackenzie Huber addressed SGA, asking how many of the senators had attended last Saturday’s USD-SDSU basketball game. Less than a majority of the senators said they had attended, […]
Coyote swim and dive teams look toward Summit League Championship
After a weekend loss against South Dakota State in Brookings, the Coyote swimming and diving teams look to close out the season strong before the Summit League Championships. The Coyote men fell to SDSU 199-98 and the women dropped a close one 156-44. The performance doesn’t worry head coach Jason Mahowald. He said he knows […]