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…

Coyote Football Prepares for Spring Season; Family day on the Horizon

With spring football underway, the University of South Dakota’s football team has finalized its spring schedule as preparations continue for the upcoming fall season. The Coyotes officially began practice on March 12 and will hold a total of 15 sessions throughout March and April. All practices are closed to the public. Quarterbacks coach and Co-Offensive […]

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The Night is Short, Walk on Girl

When people talk about anime films, the conversation usually relates to movies made by Studio Ghibli or are connected in some way to a popular television series. Rarely do films outside of these two criteria get mentioned in popular discussion, which is a shame. I’ve found many of these more obscure movies to be just […]

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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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The Vex & The Verm: Is It All Just Too Much?

Is it all just too much? Does it seem like everything just keeps piling up until the stack meets its inevitable fate with gravity?  I’ve been doing a lot this semester, Co-Producing Coyote News, running the social media for Arts & Sciences, recording the SGA meetings, writing this column, taking 16 credits, and trying to […]

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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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SDBOR Approves New Summer Rates

A proposal was sent to the South Dakota Board of Regents to determine a potential change in summer housing prices due to the increase of students wanting to stay in Vermillion over the summer.  When it comes to summer in Vermillion, situations can vary, as some students on campus go home, move away for internships […]

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Newman Center Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On April 5, the Newman Center invited alumni and current students to help celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Vermillion community. During the event there were over 160 people that had attended. Alumni were able to reconnect with the community they had once been a part of during their college days. To […]

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