Greek Life Kicks Off Spring Recruitment
With heading into a new semester, students not only have a fresh start academically, but also a fresh start for new opportunities. USD’s Greek life, consisting of four sororities and seven fraternities, has begun their recruitment process for the spring semester. With a more informal setting than fall rush, students still get the chance to […]
The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Kamryn Farris
The lone senior of the USD volleyball team is not only walking away with memories from the past four years, but signing off with post-season honors that mark her notable accomplishments this last season. Kamrym Farris wrapped-up her Coyote career at the Summit League Tournament this last week in Brookings. Following the tournament, Farris was […]
Men Claim Title, Women Take Third at Coyote Extravaganza
The South Dakota Coyote swim and dive team was determined to have a great showing on their home grounds, and they did just that with claiming 13 individual wins and one relay win over the weekend. The Coyote Extravaganza was held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Natatorium, where the men finished on top […]
USD Athlete Represents Team USA in Australia
Standout performances get recognition and medals, but for one South Dakota triathlon athlete, her performances earned her a trip to Australia. Senior Chelsea Webber was one of five triathlon athletes who had the opportunity to represent the United States at the U23 Women’s World Championships. “When I first found out that I had been selected […]
Coyote Runners Conclude Regular Season in Illinois
The University of South Dakota cross country teams concluded their regular season with strong performances, setting the tone for post-season competitions. Both Coyote men and women runners competed at the Bradley Pink Classic held at Newman Golf Course on Friday, Nov. 17 in Peoria, Illinois. The men’s team finished eighth overall, and the women’s team […]
The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega
As the South Dakota Coyotes came off a 2-1 against North Dakota on Sunday, one individual stood out above all to earn herself the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega. In the Pink Out game on Oct. 5, the redshirt freshman scored the second goal in addition to Brooke Conway’s first […]
Dakota Days Week Comes to an end With Homecoming Crowning
Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively. “I was pretty surprised, because […]
Fall Scrimmages Set Pace for Spring Softball
To prepare for the upcoming spring season, the USD softball team kicked off the start of their exhibition games at the beginning of the month. Some of the fall practice games have been against Mount Marty, Midland and Augustana. The Coyotes are set to begin their actual season in February. “We use the fall, and […]
Muenster University Center Unveils New Look
While summer vacation began for students, the Muenster University Center (MUC) underwent renovations for a new appearance at the beginning of the 2025 fall semester. One of the biggest changes seen in the MUC is the Charlie’s store taking the place of Einstein’s Bagels. The new retail store includes many new features, such as a […]
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention on USD’s Campus
With two sexual assaults reported at USD in the last two weeks, it is important to be informed of resources on campus and the steps taken by officials to keep campus safe. The University Police Department offers multiple training courses, such as self-defense and situational awareness that gives students tools to enhance their personal safety. […]