2026
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 […]
Building community through support and service
The Student Nurses Association (SNA) has a new executive team who plans to make the club much more involved. The SNA is for students currently enrolled in the nursing program and students trying to navigate their pre-nursing requirements. “We want to give everyone a space for support and a group of people who want to […]
Clay County discusses potential data center
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, tech companies are in a race to reach general artificial intelligence. On Monday, Aug.31, Vermillion Planning and Zoning Commission reconvened to propose amendments to Zoning Regulations for data centers. Conversations with data center developers have been taking place across the Midwest this past year, some of which regarding the […]
Local podcast takes off
Over two years ago Jose Lira began his podcast Vermillion Unplugged with the idea of getting a closer view into, what he considered an oddity. A college town with only 12,000 residents. Lira only wanted to focus on a podcast concerned with the people of Vermillion, and although he has kept that spirit, Lira has […]
Move-in, Olson renovations, students in lounges?
As the University of South Dakota enters its second week of classes, students have settled into campus and into their new homes away from home. This year however, was different than previous as Olson Hall is currently closed for renovations. These renovations have led to the consideration of alternative housing options, with the possibility of […]
USD runs on Dunkin’
South Dakota only has two Dunkin’ Donuts across the state and one of them recently opened at the University of South Dakota. Students and Vermillion community members are adjusting to this addition after the closing of Starbucks at the university. According to Max Morris, marketing manager for Sodexo’s South Dakota district and Dustin Penderson, operations […]
Loving USD means letting it go
There is something specific about loving a home that you know will be temporary. Every year, approximately 2,000 students graduate from USD. This year, I am one of them. Over the past four years, I have grown to love USD and make it my home, even knowing my time here would be short. […]
A letter from the Managing Editor: One last story
Like all things in life, things eventually come to an end. For me, my time with The Volante is concluding since I am graduating from the University of South Dakota this May. When I first came to USD in fall 2022, I started off as a reporter/photographer. I mostly took photos at football […]
See you in August
With the end of spring semester every year comes celebration as finals are over, the sun is out and students are free for the summer. However, beneath all of the “see you in august” promises and sappy Instagram posts remains a gloomier reality. The beginning of summer break also means the loss of community, and […]