2026
Study shows high CTE rates in the NFL
A recent study conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham and Boston University released August 25 found that of former National Football League (NFL) players who died from 2016 to 2021, 25% had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Eight-hundred-seventy-eight former NFL players died between 2016 and 2021. Researchers were able to examine 235 of the deceased […]
South Dakota leads the nation in lowest unemployment
Over the summer, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the unemployment rates for each state, and South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate. Mike Allgrun, a professor of economics at USD, said this statistic isn’t an anomaly. “South Dakota’s relatively low unemployment rate is not a new development. We have consistently been a low […]
The hidden traces of the past
While many students were away for the summer, 12 University of South Dakota students spent two weeks unearthing history. The Archaeology Field School, led by Anthony Krus, chair of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, spent its time at the Bear Butte Creek Historic Preserve digging and studying artifacts from Fort Meade. Fort Meade was […]
Field of Memories: Raising awareness for suicide prevention
Helping people can look different, but it is as simple as asking a question and checking up on someone. September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, and the University of South Dakota’s Student Counseling Center decided to contribute in a more visual way. The Field of Memories event, hosted by the Student […]
New facilities and curriculum, same goal
The University of South Dakota is relocating its medical school to Sioux Falls, with the goal of a more active learning approach. The first 18 months of USD’s M.D. program is going to be taking place at Sanford Health’s Tally Building by summer 2028. At the moment, students do not have a medical center to […]
SD looking to restrict usage of flock cameras
The South Dakota Legislature has expressed interest in discussing limiting data access and placing restrictions on license plate readers, including Flock Safety cameras, for the upcoming legislative session. Government officials, including Attorney General Marty Jackley, have discussed adding laws restricting access to data collected by these cameras across the state. Traffic […]
SD rolls out new drivers license
On Sept. 3, 2026, residents of South Dakota received the announcement that their driver’s licenses and identification cards will be replaced. New cards will have updated security features and a new image on the front. The security features are intended to further prevent identity theft, fraud and other forms of identity-related crime. University of South […]
The history of The Volante
Years before it became the student newspaper of the University of South Dakota, The Volante was being published over 500 miles away at the “Old” University of Chicago. In 1872, the “Old” University of Chicago published the first edition of what is now The University of South Dakota’s newspaper, The Volante. The Volante (pronounced vuh-LONT) […]
Clay County reported incident update: Aug. 23 – 30
The arrival of students back on The University of South Dakota’s campus means a large jump in the Clay County population, with 10,405 students currently enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. In previous years this increase in population has led to a spike in the number of police reports taken place within the Vermillion community. […]
Modrzewski shines in college debut
Most redshirt freshman athletes take their time properly adjusting into the size and speed of the college game. For the Coyotes, Austyn Modrzewski seems to be up to speed almost instantly. Modrzewski turned many heads in his college debut at the University of South Dakota in the Dakota Dome against Central Connecticut State. After going […]