February 2021
VHS gears up for spring athletics
As winter sports like basketball, wrestling and gymnastics wrap up their seasons, Vermillion High School (VHS) is preparing for the spring season while still combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Vermillion athletic director Jason Huska said Vermillion has implemented limited attendance and mandatory mask policies at indoor activities, but with outdoor sports like track and field coming […]
A.J. Plitzuweit makes two free throws for win against Oral Roberts
In Saturday afternoon’s game against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, the Coyote mens basketball team were able to pull out a narrow 86-84 victory. The men began with an early advantage over the Golden Eagles. They started the game with the possession and senior guard Stanley Umude scored a layup within the first few seconds […]
Coyotes sweep NDSU over weekend series
The USD (5-1) volleyball team faced off against the North Dakota State (4-4) Bison inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Sunday night. The Coyotes came away with a win after four sets 26-24, 25-19, 24-26, 27-25. This match is the first in a two-day series inside the SCSC. The matchup is a pink out game […]
Training in it so they can play in it
Coming off a 1-1 weekend series in Kansas City, the Coyote soccer team aims to push through unprecedented challenges during its spring Summit League season. After playing in the snow and sub-freezing temperatures against Kansas City the women walked away with a 3-2 loss and a 5-0 shutout win. The difference in the two games […]
Volleyball decides to keep masks off the court
The USD women’s volleyball team this semester had to battle with the question of whether or not they would wear masks on the court. Before the Summit League, the volleyball team experimented with wearing their masks on the court during their previous games. The Summit League officials made the decision to not mandate masks. So […]
SGA hosts deputy athletic director
USD’s Deputy Athletic Director, Mike West, and USD’s Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions, Jarren Duffy, spoke at this week’s SGA meeting. Student attendance at athletic events is growing and is above average compared to other universities. Normally over 200 students attend the volleyball and basketball games. “It’s been awesome to see the students section […]
Amendment A should be a must-watch decision for South Dakotans
During the 2020 election cycle, South Dakota voters had the ability to vote on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A, legalizing recreational marijuana. Voters passed the amendment with 54.18% of the vote, or 225,260 yes votes to 190,477 no votes. Recently, a South Dakota circuit judge ruled the amendment was unconstitutional, stating in the decision, “Amendment […]
AWOL offers alternative spring break to students
Over spring break this year, the Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL) is offering an alternative break that combines the social issues of domestic abuse and the environment. Site leader Brianna Zimmer said the newly combined trip will be partnering with local organizations and community partners in the Sioux Falls, Yankton and Vermillion areas. “I’d […]
Historic season carries on for Tanager boys basketball
A record 19 consecutive wins has been seen twice in Vermillion High School boys basketball history before this season, but the 2020-21 team set out to top that mark Monday night. In the regular season finale, the Tanagers hosted Canton to go for a school record 20th consecutive victory and complete the second undefeated season […]
SD Department of Agriculture will merge with Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are merging into one department. “South Dakota will be the only state in the United States that doesn’t have its own designated environmental agency,” Ailee Johns, 2020 South Dakota state senate candidate for District 17, said. Gov. Kristi Noem and South […]