March 2025
Vermillion South Dakota Named “Best Small Town Arts Scene” In the Nation
Vermillion, South Dakota has been named the “Best Small Town Arts Scene” by USA Today. The recognition highlights the town’s artistic community and the significant role of local organizations that aim to support local artists. The Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) has been at the forefront of artistic growth within the community contributing to many key […]
Four Coyotes Receive Post-Season Basketball Honors
On Tuesday afternoon, three Coyote men and one Coyote woman were honored with Summit League postseason honors. Senior guard Chase Forte was the Summit League Defensive Player of the Year, which earned him a spot on the All-Summit League First Team. Sophomore guard Isaac Bruns and senior guard Dre Bullock were named to the honorable […]
Coyote Basketball Prepares for Summit League Tournament
Now that March has begun, the sporting world is turning their eyes to college basketball. Before the madness begins in two weeks, The 2025 Summit League tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center will decide which teams will represent the conference at the NCAA Tournament. The South Dakota State women’s team enters the tournament as […]
The Volante Athlete of the Week
Mason Sindelar isn’t just running, he’s rewriting the record books. The redshirt junior continues to excel on the track with each meet he competes in. At the Summit League Championships held in Brookings this past weekend, Sindelar broke the meet record in the mile with a time of 4:05.4. “In the entire time of the […]
Unite for USD Generates $290K for Coyote Athletics
The University of South Dakota Athletics Department received strong support during the 2025 Unite for USD campaign, as donors contributed thousands of dollars to various sports programs. Women’s volleyball led all teams with $61,134 raised. The annual fundraiser, which brings together alumni, fans, and community members, generated contributions across multiple sports. Men’s and women’s swimming […]
Track & Field Competes at Indoor Summit League Championships
The South Dakota men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to Brookings to compete in the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championship on Feb. 28 and March 1. Lydia Knapp earned the Coyotes’ first medal of the meet, placing third in the weight throw. Teammate Delaney Smith also secured a fourth-place finish in […]
Basketball Senior Day Finishes Out Regular Season
USD held its Senior Day for the Coyote men and women on Saturday, March 1 at the Coyote Sanford Sports Center with the men facing North Dakota State and the women playing Denver. The seniors were recognized prior to the start of their games. The four women honored were seniors Adara Groman, Sophie Haydon, Alexi […]
USD Softball Goes 5-0 On The Weekend
The Coyote softball team extended their win streak to nine games after going undefeated at the Pirate-Spartan Challenge in Hampton, Virginia on Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2. USD played a double-header against the Hampton Pirates on Friday and claimed both games with scores of 4-2 and 12-0, respectively. Senior Clara Edwards recorded a […]
Senate Bill 100 Could Allow Concealed Carry on Public Universities
A South Dakota legislative bill is being referred to the House State Affairs Committee after passing in the Senate. If it passes the House of Representatives and is signed into law, it would allow concealed carry on public college campuses across the state of South Dakota. Senate Bill 100 was first introduced at the meeting […]
Asian Students in America gather to share their culture with the community
A night filled with food and dancing was hosted by a club on campus, Asian Students in America (ASIA), to share their culture with students, faculty and community members. ASIA hosts events on campus frequently throughout the school year, which typically include three large events and three small events. On March 1, the club hosted […]