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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 […]
Starbucks on its way to Vermillion
By early 2018, a Starbucks kiosk will be up and running in the Vermillion Hy-Vee. Joshua Suing, the Vermillion Hy-Vee store director, said the addition has been in the works for “quite a while.” “We’re excited,” Suing said. They’re in the process of hiring two full-time and 10 to 12 part-time baristas, Suing said. Hy-Vee’s […]
Hidden figures: Female athletes recount struggles with body insecurities
Walking into the weight room at USD, there are large platforms, lifting racks, various workout machines and free weights. Off to the side is an indistinguishable scale shoved in the entryway near the grab-and-go snacks and recovery drinks. For many female athletes, the lime green digit lighting up the scale screen not only determines how in […]
Coyotes continue win streak, beat Indiana State 56-6
The Coyote football team continues to dominate team after team this season, and Saturday’s game was no different. USD left the DakotaDome with an impressive score of 56-6 against the Indiana State University Sycamores. Though ISU scored the first point, a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter, the Coyotes completed play after play in […]