2026
Coyotes Place Second at Championships
South Dakota finished runner-up in both the men’s and women’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships. The second place team finish is highlighted by 33 Coyotes earning all league honors. Senior Alexus Sindelar started the awards at the beginning of the Championships, receiving the Scholar of the Championship award after she posted a 4.0 […]
Summit League Tickets Punched
The Summit League Basketball Championships went through Sioux Falls last week from March 4-8, with South Dakota State earning the auto-bid to the big dance for the women and North Dakota State earning the bid for the men. South Dakota faced Denver in the quarterfinals on the women’s side, defeating the Pioneers 60-51 to advance […]
A Night of Celebration, History and Culture
The Muenster University Center Ballroom transformed into a music-filled venue, with the scent of spices and chatter all around on Feb. 28. Students and community members alike learned about African culture and history through food, fashion and performances. The African Student Association (ASA) hosted their annual African Night, an event that […]
USD Clubs Collaborate with Hygiene Drive
One University of South Dakota student is giving back to her community. Jenisha Gurung is currently serving as Miss Dakota Prairie 2026. As part of her pageant community service initiative, “Okk Period,” she decided to start a hygiene drive. “I’ve always wanted to do a campus wide hygiene drive […]
“The Mountain” by the Gorillaz
Music fans haven’t been excited for a Gorillaz album since “Plastic Beach.” The album was first announced in Sept. 2025. “The Mountain,” released on Feb. 27, is a follow up to their 2023 album “Cracker Island.” Their ninth studio album was released by their own record label, Kong. The album includes […]
Electric Performances at the Spring 2026 Drag Show
The MUC Ballroom came alive as it hosted the Spring Drag show last week. Hosted on March 5 by Spectrum, this event featured seven professional drag performers from local areas that ranged from Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and the general Omaha area. This biannual event brings together students and community members […]
Nikte – The Decisions We Didn’t Take
Two weeks ago, I sat outside my college building. It was a sunny day, and my friends and I decided to soak up the sun on a bench while we did our homework. In front of the Media Center, to the side, is the Law School. Coming out of that building was a friend I […]
Awareness Doesn’t Equal Accessibility
Every year USD, much like many other universities’ campuses, roll out Accessibility Week with posters, events and social media posts reminding students that inclusion matters. It’s a week meant to highlight the importance of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity. Yet, while the message is uplifting and the intentions are good, the reality students face tells […]
Donors Deliver for Coyote Athletics
The eighth annual Unite for USD giving day has passed, and Coyote athletics brought in over $349,000 with 626 donations and 961 gifts. The giving started at noon on Feb. 18 and ended 24 hours later. Staff, fans, alumni and others could donate any amount under their name or anonymously. Each team had different goals […]
Vaulting into Championships
The Coyotes Track and Field teams prepare for the Indoor Summit League Championships on Feb. 27 and 28 in Grand Forks. The men’s and women’s pole vault team controls the top five, with three of the top five on the men’s side, and the first four on the women’s side. Freshman Caelan Harland and junior […]