U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson attended the University of South Dakota from 1995 to 1999, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science. While at USD, Johnson held several positions at…
 The University’s theater recently closed its curtains on the first production of the year. “Stop Kiss,” was performed during Dakota Days for three evenings Oct. 1-3 followed by a Sunday…
 Anna Moore, a sustainability and environment instructor at the University of South Dakota, advocates for community involvement and the reuse of items. Those interests have influenced her participation in and…
   Lunchbox Studios will soon celebrate its one-year ribbon-cutting anniversary, which took place on Nov. 15, 2025. Since their opening, they’ve focused on creating a space for connection and learning.…
  After more than a year of hard work and preparation, the College of Fine Arts sculpture garden is now filled with native prairie plants.      USD’s Environmental Club…

The hidden traces of the past

  While many students were away for the summer, 12 University of South Dakota students spent two weeks unearthing history. The Archaeology Field School, led by Anthony Krus, chair of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, spent its time at the Bear Butte Creek Historic Preserve digging and studying artifacts from Fort Meade. Fort Meade was […]

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SD looking to restrict usage of flock cameras

The South Dakota Legislature has expressed interest in discussing limiting data access and placing restrictions on license plate readers, including Flock Safety cameras, for the upcoming legislative session.       Government officials, including Attorney General Marty Jackley, have discussed adding laws restricting access to data collected by these cameras across the state.      Traffic […]

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SD rolls out new drivers license

On Sept. 3, 2026, residents of South Dakota received the announcement that their driver’s licenses and identification cards will be replaced. New cards will have updated security features and a new image on the front.  The security features are intended to further prevent identity theft, fraud and other forms of identity-related crime. University of South […]

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The history of The Volante

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 “Old” University of Chicago published the first edition of what is now The University of South Dakota’s newspaper, The Volante.  The Volante (pronounced vuh-LONT) […]

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Modrzewski shines in college debut

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 instantly.  Modrzewski turned many heads in his college debut at the University of South Dakota in the Dakota Dome against Central Connecticut State.  After going […]

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Clay County discusses potential data center

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 Zoning Regulations for data centers.  Conversations with data center developers have been taking place across the Midwest this past year, some of which regarding the […]

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