Local Business to Host South Dakota Martini Festival

A locally owned business in Vermillion is excited to have the opportunities of hosting events to bring Vermillion community members together. The XIX Brewing Company has decided to host a celebration in honor of South Dakota. The company will be hosting a South Dakota Martini Festival, in celebration of the South Dakota Martini which is […]

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Native Tradition Brings Community Together

The rich culture of Native American traditions were celebrated at the 51st annual Wacipi. Hosted by the Tiospaye Student Council and Native Student services, the Wacipi offers an immersive experience into Native American cultural heritage.  Kylie Parisien, Co-President of Tiospaye Council, describes the Wacipi as a celebration and gathering that involves dancing, singing and traditions. […]

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Q&A

On Thursday, April 10, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited various businesses within the Vermillion community, as well as attended the University of South Dakota’s campus as a part of his Open for Opportunity Tour. While in Vermillion the governor took the time to walk through Manitou Equipment, Masaba Inc and the Human Services Center […]

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Local Filmmakers Rise to a 48-Hour Challenge

Students and local filmmakers recently faced the challenge of creating a short film within 48 hours. The Vermillion Cultural Association hosts the Fool’s 48 Short Film Project annually to promote local filmmakers by providing a platform for them to gain real-world experience.  Students involved in a directing for video and film class at USD participated […]

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South Dakota Residents Protest “Hands Off”

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of South Dakota residents from across the state gathered in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Brookings to join the national “Hands Off” protest.  The event was a part of the national 50501 project, which aimed and succeeded at holding 50 protests across all 50 states in just one day. Protesters assembled […]

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Campus Activities Board Hosts Safari Themed Stuff-A-Buddy

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a themed Stuff-A-Buddy event on campus as an opportunity for students to have fun and meet new people. The event was hosted in the Muenster University Center (MUC) on Tuesday, March 25, with various activities taking place throughout the night. In anticipation of the event, students started lining up […]

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Women’s Basketball Drop Three Straight

The South Dakota women’s basketball team faced its in-state rival, South Dakota State, at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Coyotes fell to the Jackrabbits 71-61, but the game marked a milestone for Grace Larkins, who reached 2,000 career points. The Coyotes started strong in the first half but were unable to maintain their lead […]

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Coyote Golf Teams Kick off 2025 Spring Season

The USD’s men and women golf teams began their 2025 spring season in Goodyear, Arizona, and Rio Verde, Arizona, respectively.  The South Dakota men carded a stroke count of 279 (-9), which was a new low round in the 2024-2025 season. They finished (-10) in the tournament. South Dakota had a total stroke count of […]

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USD Softball Extends Their Win Streak in Lion Classic

The USD softball team headed down to Commerce, Texas, to compete in the Lion Classic from Saturday, Feb. 22 to Monday, Feb. 24. The Coyotes performed well by going 4-1 on the weekend. USD faced Prairie View A&M in a double header to start the classic, where they ended 1-1 on the day. The Coyotes […]

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Coyotes Take Runner-Up in Summit League Swim & Dive Championships

The University of South Dakota swim and dive teams placed second in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the Summit League Championships in Iowa City, Iowa this weekend.  The teams set school records, won multiple events and had several All-Summit League performances over the four-day competition on the University of Iowa campus. The opening […]

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