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USD Law’s “Hawaiian” themed event deemed offensive, Hawaii State Representative responds
The USD Student Bar Association (SBA) changed their party plans to avoid offending indigenous culture, but received backlash because of ignorance on cultural symbols. A Hawaiian themed party was rebranded “Beach Day” on Tuesday, however, the dress code and party favors–floral wear and leis–remained the same until Wednesday. SBA’s initial Facebook status stated they […]
Alexander Pell: Russian terrorist or USD math professor?
Alexander Pell, USD’s first mathematics professor, also had a dangerous secret identity. Before he came to USD in 1897, he was Sergei Degaev, a member of the Russian political terrorist organization, The People’s Will, in which he assassinated the inspector of the Russian secret police by bludgeoning him to death with a shovel. Degaev was hunted […]
Working around childbirth: How university family leave policy affects new parents
Currently, the United States is one of the only countries that does not offer paid leave for mothers or fathers after the birth of a child. The present family leave policy at USD falls under the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which, “applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and […]
Search for new housing director begins
The position of housing director is currently vacant at USD. Ashley Hartnett, previous housing director, left her position on Feb. 13. Since then, the housing department has divided Hartnett’s responsibilities while the job search for the new director begins. John Howe, associate dean of student services and head of the job search, said the job […]
No. 23 Coyotes drop overtime thriller to Jackrabbits 82-78
At the half, the Coyotes looked to have the regular season sweep in hand. But SDSU senior Macy Miller and the Jackrabbits made a fourth-quarter comeback to come out on top in overtime at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D. Sunday. With seconds left in the fourth quarter, sophomore Chloe Lamb’s potential game-winning mid-range jumper fell […]
Coyotes can’t close on Jackrabbits, fall 94-89
In Frost Arena Saturday afternoon, No. 15 South Dakota State saw a revival of the Red Scare. Down 11 at halftime, SDSU (23-7, 13-2) battled back through the second half to outlast USD (11-16, 5-9) 94-89. Before Saturday, USD, owning the lowest shooting percentage (43.5) in the Summit League, averaged 33 points in the first […]
Coyotes avenge lone Summit League loss, top Denver 73-58
Thursday night, No. 23 USD knocked off the only team to defeat them in conference play through the last two years, beating Denver 73-58 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes (24-3 overall, 12-1 in conference) extended their winning streak to 11 games, and remain unbeaten inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center this year. […]
Gestring’s Historic Inauguration: A flashback to past presidential commencements
Last Wednesday, USD celebrated the inauguration of its 18th president, Sheila K. Gestring. This was USD’s first inauguration since Oct. 4, 1997, meaning 56 percent (4,262 of 7,590) of USD undergraduate students were not yet born when James Abbott was inaugurated as USD’s 17th president, according to the Office of Institutional Research. The Volante flipped […]
USD High Jump ranks amongst nation’s best
There are two NCAA teams tied for top high jump squad in the country for the indoor track season, according to ustfccca.org. USD is currently tied with Nebraska for the top high jump team in the nation, led by Junior Zach Anderson and freshman Jack Durst. USD has sported the joint-best men’s high jump squad in […]
96th Annual Strollers show sees new winners
One of USD’s oldest traditions had Aalfs auditorium buzzing with students last weekend. The 96th annual Strollers show featured highlights from all the houses of USD’s Greek Life and the Strollers themselves. Every year, each sorority on campus pairs up with two fraternities to put together a skit for Strollers. To prepare for the skit, […]