2026
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 […]
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 […]