As the date draws near to America’s 250th anniversary this summer, many people and organizations are celebrating the event in their own way. Starting last month, Vermillion’s own National Music…
Students and community members have the opportunity to immerse themselves into an experience of Native traditions and culture. The 52nd Annual Wacipi, Under the Star Nation: Generations Rising, is on…
Over 300 people gathered in downtown Vermillion for the No Kings Protest on March 28. The group started at the corner of East Cherry and Pine Street, and walked their…
Kappa Alpha Theta brought members together to reflect and support one another for their memorial sisterhood event, Ladybugs & Love, to honor the life of Karlee Hughes.  Hughes was a…
A group of community members are bringing the first cohousing development to Vermillion, after the idea started many years ago. Dakota Prairie Commons, the cohousing organization, was first inspired by…

“The Mountain” by the Gorillaz 

     Music fans haven’t been excited for a Gorillaz album since “Plastic Beach.” The album was first announced in Sept. 2025. “The Mountain,” released on Feb. 27, is a follow up to their 2023 album “Cracker Island.”       Their ninth studio album was released by their own record label, Kong. The album includes […]

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Awareness Doesn’t Equal Accessibility

Every year USD, much like many other universities’ campuses, roll out Accessibility Week with posters, events and social media posts reminding students that inclusion matters. It’s a week meant to highlight the importance of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity. Yet, while the message is uplifting and the intentions are good, the reality students face tells […]

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Vaulting into Championships

The Coyotes Track and Field teams prepare for the Indoor Summit League Championships on Feb. 27 and 28 in Grand Forks. The men’s and women’s pole vault team controls the top five, with three of the top five on the men’s side, and the first four on the women’s side. Freshman Caelan Harland and junior […]

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Playing Through the Pain

Junior forward Jack Brack has played 22 games this year, missing only seven games, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of his season. Brack injured his shoulder against Dakota St. on Dec. 18. He returned for the Coyotes on Jan. 21 against Omaha after missing over a month of games. Brack was one of […]

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