2025
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Q&A
On Thursday, April 10, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited various businesses within the Vermillion community, as well as attended the University of South Dakota’s campus as a part of his Open for Opportunity Tour. While in Vermillion the governor took the time to walk through Manitou Equipment, Masaba Inc and the Human Services Center […]
Coyote Tennis Competes in North Dakota
The South Dakota Coyote’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The day came down to a final singles match that decided the winner between the two teams. In the doubles contest, USD’s Sorcha Caves and Amanda de Oliveira defeated North Dakota’s Aziza Aubin and […]
The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Lydia Knapp
Lydia Knapp wasn’t satisfied with one gold medal, so she ended the weekend with two which is what earned her the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week. USD hosted the Early Bird track and field meet over the weekend on April 4 and 5. Graduate student Lydia Knapp excelled in the hammer throw […]
Volleyball Competes in Four-Match 2025 Spring Slate
The South Dakota volleyball team opened its 2025 spring season last Saturday in Omaha, Neb. with a series of exhibition matches against Omaha, Creighton and Concordia. These matches marked the beginning of a four-match spring schedule that runs through mid-April. Following the Omaha trip, the Coyotes traveled north to Madison, South Dakota, for an exhibition […]
Softball Takes One Against Rival Jackrabbits
South Dakota softball wrapped up a three-game road trip over two days, against South Dakota State over the weekend at J.T. Moriarty Field in Brookings, South Dakota. In the first game, the Coyotes took the lead early after freshman Madison Evans singled to right field, bringing home two runs. Evans didn’t have to wait long […]
Coyote Football Prepares for Spring Season; Family day on the Horizon
With spring football underway, the University of South Dakota’s football team has finalized its spring schedule as preparations continue for the upcoming fall season. The Coyotes officially began practice on March 12 and will hold a total of 15 sessions throughout March and April. All practices are closed to the public. Quarterbacks coach and Co-Offensive […]
Transfer Tracker: Next Seasons Basketball Additions
As the offseason begins to take shape, the University of South Dakota’s basketball programs are retooling through the transfer portal. While the women’s team has brought in a quartet of newcomers, the men’s side has added one transfer guard ahead of the 2025-26 season. The women’s team announced the signings of four players in the […]
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl
When people talk about anime films, the conversation usually relates to movies made by Studio Ghibli or are connected in some way to a popular television series. Rarely do films outside of these two criteria get mentioned in popular discussion, which is a shame. I’ve found many of these more obscure movies to be just […]
Local Filmmakers Rise to a 48-Hour Challenge
Students and local filmmakers recently faced the challenge of creating a short film within 48 hours. The Vermillion Cultural Association hosts the Fool’s 48 Short Film Project annually to promote local filmmakers by providing a platform for them to gain real-world experience. Students involved in a directing for video and film class at USD participated […]
The Vex & The Verm: Is It All Just Too Much?
Is it all just too much? Does it seem like everything just keeps piling up until the stack meets its inevitable fate with gravity? I’ve been doing a lot this semester, Co-Producing Coyote News, running the social media for Arts & Sciences, recording the SGA meetings, writing this column, taking 16 credits, and trying to […]