Chadick, Havlickova Lead Tennis to 10-9 Finish

The South Dakota women’s tennis team closed the books on its season with an 10-9 overall record, and two Coyotes earning first-team All-Summit League honors. Senior Grace Chadick led the team with a 22-5 overall record, including a 15-4 mark in duals and a 5-1 record in conference play. Her 0.815 winning percentage ranks among […]

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Track & Field Claims Four Titles

The University of South Dakota track and field teams added more hardware to their collection after breaking three school records and winning four events in a three-meet, three day swing through California. The coyotes opened competition Thursday at the Pacific Coast Invitational, where Lydia Knapp broke two school records. Knapp threw 215 feet, 4 inches […]

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Local Business to Host South Dakota Martini Festival

A locally owned business in Vermillion is excited to have the opportunities of hosting events to bring Vermillion community members together. The XIX Brewing Company has decided to host a celebration in honor of South Dakota. The company will be hosting a South Dakota Martini Festival, in celebration of the South Dakota Martini which is […]

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Vex and The Verm: Catch and Release

Do you ever feel a big lump in the bottom of your stomach?  Those moments when you realize something isn’t going your way. When two forces in your life coalesce into a less-than-harmonious combination. Whether it’s a close friend moving on to another one of your friends, or a friend becoming increasingly more involved with […]

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Song Review: From Bluebirds to Breakups

Lana Del Rey’s two newest singles, “Henry, Come On” and “Bluebird,” showcase the musician’s ever evolving artistic capability. By blending her signature melancholic style with hints of both Americana and Southern Gothic influences, the singer-songwriter has once again left fans begging for more.  The two latest tracks are a part of Del Rey’s upcoming album […]

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Get Out and Do Something

It seems winter is finally over and we’re seeing some warmer weather. Winter is great and all, but it’s time to get outdoors.  Sometime last week on social media, I saw a post on the late actor, Christopher Lee. Lee is one of my favorite actors: in addition to his well known roles as Count […]

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The Dark Side to Self-Care: Overconsumption, Addiction and Mental Illness

 If you scroll through the explore page of any social media app, then there is a likely chance that you will be met with some sort of self-care video depicting various, and sometimes excessive, rituals and practices.  Take the trending “Self-Care Sunday” videos for example. No influencer truly believes that a Sunday afternoon cannot be […]

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Students Raise Concerns Over Possible ICE Presence on Campus

The recent presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raised fear at colleges across the nation, including USD. Reports of potential deportation forces on campus have left many university community members feeling threatened and or vulnerable, prompting administrative outreach. On April 14, faculty and staff members received an email stating that there had not […]

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