The South Dakota Coyotes advance in the FCS playoffs after a 38-17 victory over the Drake Bulldogs. With the game tied at ten all the Coyotes scored four straight touchdowns…
The lone senior of the USD volleyball team is not only walking away with memories from the past four years, but signing off with post-season honors that mark her notable…
As the year 2025 winds down, the fall sports seasons at USD do as well. This fall saw broken records, groundbreaking success and continued advances into the playoffs. The football…
The USD women’s volleyball team season ended Monday night when the Coyotes fell 3-2 to the St. Thomas Tommies in the Summit League Championship semifinals at First Bank & Trust…
Over Thanksgiving break, the USD women’s basketball team defeated Arkansas–Pine Bluff 73-41 and received its first loss of the season from Wyoming 66-59. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Coyotes took…

Athletics Ends Adidas Partnership, Moves to Nike

The University of South Dakota athletic department announced a ten-year apparel agreement with Nike and BSN Sports that will make Nike the official provider of uniforms, footwear and equipment for all 18 Coyote athletic programs beginning in July 2026. The deal marks the end of USD’s longstanding relationship with Adidas, which had outfitted the Coyotes […]

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The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega

As the South Dakota Coyotes came off a 2-1 against North Dakota on Sunday, one individual stood out above all to earn herself the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega. In the Pink Out game on Oct. 5, the redshirt freshman scored the second goal in addition to Brooke Conway’s first […]

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2025 Coyote Carnival Kicks off 111 Annual Dakota Days

On Tuesday Sept. 30, the USD Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival marked the start of the 111 Dakota Days.   The Carnival was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located on campus at Coyote Alley and had a variety of activities, including balloon darts, bull riding, putt golf and a dunk tank.  Different student organizations held booths […]

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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students

On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]

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Dakota Days Week Comes to an end With Homecoming Crowning

Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively.  “I was pretty surprised, because […]

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QnA With New Owners of Outside of a Dog

Local book and board game store, Outside of a Dog, had its grand re-opening on Sept. 25. After the previous owners moved out of state, Nova and Elias Donstad purchased and refurbished the store over the summer.  The day after the re-opening, Elias Donstad sat down for an interview with The Volante to answer some […]

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Movie Review: “One Battle After Another”

One of the easiest ways to tell if a movie had an impact on me is if it’s able to grab my attention and not let go to the very end, all the while leave me feeling a wide range of emotions while watching it. Films by Paul Thomas Anderson, such as “Punch Drunk Love” […]

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History Taught Wrong

Social studies classes were never my strong suit. This was mostly due to feeling bored in class and ultimately, not wanting to study. The idea of memorizing dates, types of weapons and any facts that deal with numbers was too overwhelming. I remember always being told that history classes were taught to make sure that […]

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Fall Scrimmages Set Pace for Spring Softball

To prepare for the upcoming spring season, the USD softball team kicked off the start of their exhibition games at the beginning of the month. Some of the fall practice games have been against Mount Marty, Midland and Augustana. The Coyotes are set to begin their actual season in February. “We use the fall, and […]

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Soccer Opens Up League Play With Win

The USD women’s soccer team kicks off the 2025 season with a 5-2-4 record, winning their first Summit League game against St. Thomas on Sunday. A notable win for the team was back on Aug. 23 against Morningside.  Another prominent win for the team was their first Summit League match of the season against Morningside […]

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