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Posters from white nationalist organization appear on USD campus
Posters from a white nationalist group appeared on bulletin boards in buildings on USD’s campus Monday morning. The posters, one reading “Diversity Destroys Nations” above an illustration of a burning city and another reading “Defend America” above a painting of a white woman standing atop a globe and holding a U.S. flag, belong to the […]
In pictures: Move-in Day 2019
Welcome back, Coyotes! The Volante will be out and about the campus and the community all Friday capturing the happenings during move-in day. Check back throughout the day for fresh photos. 8:30 a.m. / North Complex 8:38 / North Complex 8:45 / Coyote Village 11:16 a.m. / Walmart 11:27 a.m. / Walmart 11:44 a.m. / […]
USD Football preview: What’s new on both sides of the ball
After missing out on the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs last season, the Coyote football team is adjusting for the future. As USD begins another season with a young squad, head coach Bob Nielson said he’s hopeful this team will continue developing. The Coyotes followed an 8-5 (4-4 CONF) 2017 season, which included a trip […]
Bru2 closes after struggling to ‘turn a profit’ for months
Bru2, which opened their door almost three years ago as a trendy internet cafe, served their last cup of coffee on Aug. 1, citing a “lack of business” for closing. The coffee shop attached to First Dakota National Bank on Cherry Street had been losing money for months, but Monica Iverson, co-owner of Bru2 and […]
Plitzuweit, Nielson and Williamson renew coaching contracts
A trio of head coaches will continue their tenure at USD through the 2025-2026 academic year. Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit, football coach Bob Nielson and volleyball coach Leanne Williamson each signed five-year contract extensions with USD, Athletic Director David Herbster announced Tuesday. Plitzuweit’s contract will bump her annual salary from $214,700 in 2018 […]
Current and former USD students defend diversity offices in letter to Board of Regents
A group of USD students and alumni showed support for campus diversity offices after state legislators expressed concern to the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) about their role in promoting intellectual diversity Tuesday. Over 60 current and former students signed a letter defending USD’s diversity offices, which was distributed to the Board of Regents […]
Nilsen Takes Pole Vault at NCAA Division I Championships
Junior Chris Nilsen went back-to-back by again winning the pole vault at the NCAA Division I Championships in Austin, Texas on Wednesday. Nilsen took the event at 19-1 ½ last year, breaking a 22-year-old NCAA championships record, according to the Argus Leader. This year, he broke his own meet record by clearing 19-6 ¼. Nilsen, […]
Stanley Umude says he’s staying at USD
On April 18, Sophomore guard Stanley Umude entered the NCAA transfer portal. Today (May 8), Umude announced he has decided to stay USD after receiving offers from Arizona and California. Umude was a first team all-Summit selection this year after a breakout campaign. Umude will join a senior laden roster for the 2019-2020 season. pic.twitter.com/SjxhCm2sSL […]
The first 365 back in the 605: Todd Lee reflects on his return
April 6, 2018, was Todd Lee’s first day on the job as USD’s head basketball coach. The Huron, S.D. native, who graduated from USD in 1986, said he feels a sense of pride returning to Vermillion to coach. “To take over the program where you went to school is a really neat deal. The family’s […]
USD pole vaulter Chris Nilsen involved in domestic dispute
No charges have been filed after USD junior pole vaulter Chris Nilsen was involved in a “domestic situation” with his wife, Kelly Vogel-Nilsen, on April 7, 2019, according to a report from the Vermillion Police Department. At 1:08 a.m., a neighbor of Nilsen’s called the police after hearing a female yelling “help” from across their […]