2026
Record Breaker Leads Rounds to NCAA Championship
South Dakota Coyotes Swim and Dive wrapped up the Summit League Championship meet in Iowa City, Iowa, this past week. After four days of competition, the Coyotes finished with 41 medals, including 13 first place finishes. They placed second overall on both the men’s and women’s sides. Sophomore Nick Rounds finished the meet with six […]
Playing Through the Pain
Junior forward Jack Brack has played 22 games this year, missing only seven games, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of his season. Brack injured his shoulder against Dakota St. on Dec. 18. He returned for the Coyotes on Jan. 21 against Omaha after missing over a month of games. Brack was one of […]
Bison Lead the March to the Summit
The Men’s and Women’s Summit League Basketball Championships start in one week’s time on March 4. Both the men’s and women’s teams have two games left in the season to determine the final standings. The Coyotes’ women’s team went 1-1 last week, defeating Omaha 69 to 66 on Feb. 19, then falling to North Dakota […]
Vermillion: Comings & Goings
Coming – Lewis and Clark Veterinary Clinic opened a part-time office in Vermillion earlier this month. The clinic will be open two days a week by appointment only. The satellite clinic does not currently offer surgical services, but expects to add some in the near future. Appointments can be made by calling the Yankton location […]
USD Unites on Day of Giving
In a span of 24 hours, University of South Dakota alumni, faculty and donors rallied together in a campus-wide effort to support the school as a whole. Unite for USD is a 24-hour giving challenge, where supporters can donate towards various campus initiatives. The event took place this year on Feb. 18-19. Activities took place […]
Vermillion Named Finalist in “Best Small Town Arts Scene”
On Jan. 20, it was announced that Vermillion would be a finalist for “Best Small Town Art Scene,” a title the town won in last year’s competition. This competition, hosted by USA Today, is held once a year and has small towns all across the country compete with one another as to who showcases and […]
Dancing Midday: A Unique Way to Enjoy a Break
Disco, lights and music are generally not the scene for a lunch break in the middle of the day. At Varsity Pub’s basement, however, this is a weekly occurrence. Every Wednesday, people gather at noon for a dance break party. The idea began after four friends started getting together to […]
Movie Review – “Sentimental Value”
Every year, to coincide with the annual movie award season, a batch of films that previously did not receive local releases finally get the chance to be seen in small pockets of the Midwest. Unless someone is really in the know of what is being released, they may be a bit […]
USD Opera Fundraises for Spring Production
On Feb. 6, audience members visited Cee Cee’s Bar and Grill to see USD’s Opera department perform a variety of songs for their “Death by Chocolate & Aria” Gala. The event started at 7:30 p.m., featuring a variety of chocolate desserts and alcoholic drinks. There were also multiple auctions, including a […]
Galentine’s Day Comes to the Bean
This Feb. 14, along with Valentine’s Day, downtown Vermillion is celebrating Galentine’s Day. The Bean is hosting an event on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Set up by the Vermillion Library, this will be a paint-by-numbers event where attendees are supplied with guided canvases that allow them to […]