Every summer, and season at that, brings new wardrobes and fashion trends. The difficulty is knowing what is vs. what isn’t going to be in style. Of course there are…
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 8, 2024)  The follow-up to the immensely popular Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy and one that looks to be extremely promising.…
     This academic year, USD saw an influx in reports of sexual assaults on campus. In the wake of the sentencing and ultimate adjudication of a former men’s basketball…
     On April 20, USD hosted the 27th annual Dakotathon in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, helping to raise over $94,000.00 for South Dakota’s Children’s Miracle Network hospital, the…
     After nearly one year without a place to call home, Lambda Chi Alpha will soon have the newest residence on Greek row.       Last year, Lambda Chi…

USD Climate Survey to Assess Campus Life

     On Monday April 8, the University of South Dakota sent out the Skyfactor climate survey to gain feedback on students’ experiences and concerns regarding campus life. Multiple organizations and departments on campus utilize this survey to identify different concerns and issues taking place across campus amongst the student body.      “The ability […]

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USD Student Rebecca Kelley Premieres Solo Piano Performance

     Rebecca Kelley, junior music performance major, showcased her piano skills at her solo recital on Friday, April 12.        She played the recital individually, but had one collaborative piece where she performed with a violinist and a cellist.      Kelley’s selections included Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No. 17 in D […]

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A Look at Which Orgs Garner More Funds

     USD’s Student Government Association voted which student organizations should be considered as “large organizations” for the upcoming year.       Large organization status means that an organization has access to a greater funding pool than most of the others organizations on campus.      This year, SGA voted to approve eight organizations as […]

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How Graduation Affects More Than Just USD Students

Graduation for USD students is quickly approaching and has the potential to be very beneficial for Vermillion’s businesses.       Miles Amende, a member of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC), said that an event such as graduation creates a great deal of revenue for the town of Vermillion.      “When hundreds […]

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South Dakota Student Union Soon to Reopen   for Psychology Department

     The South Dakota Union’s renovation is nearly complete after a year-long project.       The South Dakota Student Union is one of the oldest buildings on USD’s campus.       Since the building closed its doors as USD’s union in the 1960s, it has been the home of the psychology department.      […]

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Women’s Golf Prepares for Championships

 The South Dakota women’s golf team approaches the Summit League Championships on April 21-23 in Mayetta, Kansas.     Sophomore Catie Nekola and the rest of the team are prepared to take on an entirely new course as they carry some momentum into the meet.    “[We’re taking] our momentum into the Championships,” Nekola said. […]

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Summit League Title Over Record Chase

The Coyote women’s tennis team is on the horizon of the Summit League Championship on April 19.     Junior Grace Chadick and sophomore Anna Medvyedyeva have already had a record season, but could be looking at breaking more at the Summit League Championships.    Chadick and Medvyedyeva are tied for the single-season record in […]

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Mogensen and Harms take Athlete of the Year Awards at the 2024 Charlie’s 

 South Dakota hosted the annual Charlie’s Award Show for Coyote Athletics on April 14, where 28 people were presented with awards.      Many athletes, coaches and staff were in attendance as many different student athletes and teams were recognized for their many achievements this year.     Sixth-year senior football linebacker Brock Mogensen won […]

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Softball Picks up Win Against Mavericks

South Dakota faced off against the Omaha Mavericks at home from April 13-14.First, the teams played in a double header on Apr. 13 at noon and 2. In game one, both teams started out slow until Omaha scored their first run at the top of the sixth inning when graduate catcher Sydney Ross singled into […]

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Cowgirls Defeat Coyotes in WNIT Super 16

   The South Dakota Coyotes women’s basketball team finished its regular season March 2 in a 65-54 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. They were in the postseason until Mar. 29.    Earlier this season, South Dakota competed in the Summit League tournament where South Dakota State beat the Coyotes 76-63 in the semifinals. […]

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