2026
“Protect College Sports Act” passes Senate
On Sept. 28, the United States Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) of 2026 (S. 4668) in a 77-22 vote. The bill will now head to the U.S. House of Representatives, where lawmakers are expected to deliberate and edit the bill before a Senate floor vote. The Protect College Sports Act, proposed by […]
USD basketball teams schedules announced
The Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC) will see plenty of action this winter as both the South Dakota men’s and women’s basketball teams prepare to open their 2026-27 seasons. The two programs will combine for 19 home non-conference games, giving Coyote fans several opportunities to see both teams in Vermillion before Summit League play begins. […]
Swim and dive season underway
The University of South Dakota swim and dive team has its sights set on February’s Summit League Championships after being picked first in the conference’s preseason poll. While the ranking has brought on high expectations; the team is focused on improving throughout the season and keeping their eyes on their end goal. “Its a great […]
New sports facility offically breaks ground
Oct, 2 marked the official start of what will be known as the Gassen Family Fieldhouse at the University of South Dakota. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m., and was open to the public to celebrate the facility breaking ground. The facility was named in honor of USD track and field alumni, Bill and […]
One nation, under surveillance
I’m sure most people have at least read or heard of the book “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell. In the dystopian novel, the fictional nation of Oceania is defined as an authoritative surveillance state, where privacy and individual thought are extinct. Orwell wrote this novel as a warning against totalitarianism, mass surveillance and manipulation of […]
Vermillion hosts SDAEA and SDCAA Conference
Last week, the University of South Dakota hosted to the annual South Dakota Art Education Association and South Dakota College Art Association Conference. The three-day conference ran from October 8th through October 10th. The SDAEA & SDCAA Conference rotates between each of the six public institutions governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and […]
“Cornell 7”: what happens next?
The alleged gang rape case at Cornell University, now known nationally as the ‘Cornell 7’ case, has sparked conversations across the nation about campus culture, sexual assault prevention, and universities’ responsibility to investigate to their fullest capacity. The resurfacing of the “Cornell 7” case has led to concern among students and […]
Medical students visit rural South Dakota
Three communities will begin welcoming medical students in March, 2027 as USD’s Frontier and Rural Medicine program, FARM expands to 17 students. FARM is a program where students spend 11 to 12 months in a rural community. This occurs during their second and third year (Pillar 2) of med school which […]
South Dakota Supreme Court visits USD
Last week the South Dakota Supreme Court held its annual session here on campus. The court heard various cases ranging from tax laws to murder charges. Patty DeVaney is a Justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court and says these sessions play a vital role in the link between the justice system […]
Samudzi’s pastor: “We shouldn’t be doing this”
When Nate Samudzi reported for a required immigration check-in Sept. 23, he expected to return home to Yankton later that day. Instead, he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and transferred to a detention facility in Minnesota, where he remains as legal proceedings continue. The detention marks the second time Samudzi […]