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USD Nursing hosts LOSS: Life of Suicide Survivors
In the Muenster University Center pit lounge Thursday night, Brad Hearst told students the story of his brother’s death. Hearst is the founder of Survivors Joining For Hope (SJ4H), a group dedicated to supporting the loved ones of those who passed away by suicide. A group, joined by the Paul Taggart Foundation, that spoke at […]
Counseling centers say they don’t see end of year rush
As finals week approaches, students begin to feel the pressure finish well in classes. The culture on campus shifts to a more focused state as studying becomes a larger priority, but in some cases, the stress can be overwhelming. John Howe, associate dean of students, said he sees a change in student attitude in the […]
Stanley Umude enters NCAA transfer portal
The Coyote men’s basketball team has lost their second player to transfer this spring as sophomore guard Stanley Umude has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal Thursday afternoon. “I would like to thank the University of South Dakota for providing me the opportunity to play the sport I love for the past two years and the […]
Students voice concerns and demand change from SGA
Students voiced disappointments with the Student Government Association (SGA) at their weekly meeting. Marcus Destin, a student who attends meeting almost every week, stepped up to the microphone after the call for student feedback. He said he no longer felt a sense of family at USD and part of this is due to division amongst […]
Sydney Schad: Finding her place in the field
What makes humans unique are the different experiences they have and the perspectives they hold. Not everyone has the same path to success, and some face different challenges than others. On paper, Sydney Schad is a senior majoring in health sciences at USD, and is heading to the Ivy League institution Columbia University, where […]
Ernest Lawrence: USD graduate contributes to the first atomic bomb
Ernest Lawrence, a USD chemistry student and half the namesake of the Akeley-Lawrence Science Center, had an explosive impact on both the university and the world stage. Lawrence, a contributor to the construction of the first atomic bomb, was from Canton, S.D. After attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota for one year, he arrived at […]
Spring Break: USD bypasses spring football game
USD football decided to forego the annual spring football game due to DakotaDome renovations. Instead, the team held two practices open to the public on April 6 and 14. Head coach Bob Nielson and Athletic Director Dave Herbster came to the conclusion for no spring football game, which is usually held in April. “The Dome being […]
Dakotathon tops $200,000 fundraising goal at annual Dance Marathon
Updated at 9:50 a.m., 4/14/19. Lauren Soulek and Lexi Kerzman contributed to this story. Members of Dakotathon fell into tears and hugs on the floor of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center after seeing their final amount raised for the Children’s Miracle Network: $208,732.19. For the 22nd consecutive year, Dakothon and its 700 members kicked off […]
Students and administration prepare for new wave of housing overflow
Living on campus is a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity,’ but with an overflow of residents and roommate disagreements, it can cause unnecessary anxiety for students. Brandi Guenther, a first-year nursing major, will be living in an apartment off-campus next year because she said her health is more important than following housing requirements. “Living on […]
Wacipi: Healing through dance
The sound of footsteps resonated in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday and Sunday, as the delicate clinking of jingle dresses mixed with the beating of drums to celebrate the 47th Annual Wacipi. Dancing is more than just a calorie burner or stress reliever for indigenous peoples. For Steve Yellow Earrings of the Standing Rock […]