The Store Where Christmas Music and Community Meet

Celebrating 35 years of festivities, the Nora Store continues its Christmas tradition of bringing the community together for the holidays. After the initial closing of the old general store in 1962, Mike Pedersen converted it into a place for strangers to come together and form bonds through music.       The Nora Store is set […]

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Retired Professor Makes New Path With Safe Rides

   Retired USD professor, Kevin O’Kelley has made it his mission to dedicate his retirement to the University of South Dakota. One way O’Kelley is giving back to the coyote community is by operating one of the Safe Rides buses on weekends.       Safe Rides is known as an easy and secure way for […]

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The Healing Power of Sound: A New Tool to Contribute to Mental Health

A vermillion resident offers a new way to help students with stress and emotional ailments. Mecia Graham, self-proclaimed Soul Seamstress and the secretary for the USD Theater Department, performs sound baths for community and students alike throughout the year.  Graham started her sound bath journey in late 2023, however, previously, she’s been working with members […]

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Football Game Against Portland State Deemed ‘No Contest’

Last week, the USD football team flew to Oregon for their third nonconference game. However, the game did not take place, as early in the morning of game day, Portland State officials called off the game. Through a press release from USD Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, Steve Carlson, “A case of pertussis got into […]

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USD Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Native Student Services hosted Native American Heritage Month at USD. They put together a month-long celebration for Native American USD students and community members.  Native Student Services held several events during the month of November. They also paired up with Marcus Destin, the Multicultural Affairs coordinator on campus.  Brooke Jackson, Coordinator of Native Student Services, […]

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Veterans Day in Vermillion

USD is hosting a week long event in honor of Veterans Day. Each day of the week holds a new event that community members and students can participate in. The activities will be ongoing from Nov. 6 through Nov. 11. On Monday, Nov. 6, The Vets Club placed small flags around Patriots Plaza, outside of […]

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Club Sets Up Drive for Men’s Mental Health

The Social Work Club set up a health drive for men all over Vermillion. The drive started Nov. 1 and will continue until Nov. 14.  Ellie O’Connor, the president of the Social Work Club, said the club saw a need in Vermillion and wanted to meet it.  “We try to find things that can impact […]

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Team Captain Named Cambell Trophy Semifinalist

Brock Mogensen, a senior linebacker and captain of the Coyotes football team, has been named one of the 39 semifinalists for the Campbell Trophy.  The Campbell Trophy is awarded for individuals who excel in leadership and academic success. Semifinalists for the award must have a GPA of at least a 3.2, have outstanding football ability […]

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Top 14 Candidates Announced for Royalty

By: Jozie Kumm and Juliana Oltmanns The Dakota Days Royalty members were announced at the Coyote Kickoff Event on Oct. 2, starting the further voting process that will be taking place throughout the rest of Dakota Days.  Out of the 54 candidates originally selected, there were a total of 14 USD student nominees that were […]

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