Years before it became the student newspaper of the University of South Dakota, The Volante was being published over 500 miles away at the “Old” University of Chicago. In 1872,…
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…
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…
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…
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…

Dakotathon Unites to Support Local Children

With 12 hours of dancing, games, and memorable moments, USD students came together to celebrate Dakotathon’s biggest event of the year. Over the course of the year, Dakotathon members were able to raise $101,000 to help support children at Sanford Children’s Castle in Sioux falls.  Dakotathon is an organization on campus that hosts events during […]

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CABchella Brings Festival Vibes to Campus

With a night full of music and dancing, the Campus Activities Board showed that the iconic Coachella experience doesn’t need to take place in the desert.  CABchella took place on May 2, over at the MUC west lawn. This event was the first of its kind. CAB Vice President Brook Roozen said that this event […]

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Natatorium Opens its Doors to the Community

The Wellness Center has officially opened the Natatorium after years of building. The facility had their official ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15. This opening has been long awaited, but it’s finally open to the swimming and diving teams, students and the community.  The facility had originally begun the building process in 2019. The construction […]

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Coyote Softball drops three games in Omaha

The South Dakota Coyotes showed up to play in Omaha, Nebraska for a three-game series over the weekend, but could not get the job done. South Dakota Coyotes softball traveled to Omaha, Nebraska over the weekend for a three-game series against the UNO Mavericks. The Coyotes played two games on Friday, April 18 and one […]

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Transfer Portal Impacts USD Athletics

The University of South Dakota is seeing some major roster changes across athletics as a result of the NCAA transfer portal. Changes like the ones that we have been seeing with the rosters of the university is nothing new to Division 1 sports, it’s just making its way to the FCS and mid-major level.  In […]

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Chadick, Havlickova Lead Tennis to 10-9 Finish

The South Dakota women’s tennis team closed the books on its season with an 10-9 overall record, and two Coyotes earning first-team All-Summit League honors. Senior Grace Chadick led the team with a 22-5 overall record, including a 15-4 mark in duals and a 5-1 record in conference play. Her 0.815 winning percentage ranks among […]

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Track & Field Claims Four Titles

The University of South Dakota track and field teams added more hardware to their collection after breaking three school records and winning four events in a three-meet, three day swing through California. The coyotes opened competition Thursday at the Pacific Coast Invitational, where Lydia Knapp broke two school records. Knapp threw 215 feet, 4 inches […]

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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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