With their season on the line, the South Dakota men’s basketball team saved its best for last. With 5:22 to go in the second half and an 11-point deficit, South…
The USD women’s basketball team closed out their 2024-2025 season at the Summit League Championships against Oral Roberts on Thursday, March 6 in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier…
Vermillion, South Dakota has been named the “Best Small Town Arts Scene” by USA Today. The recognition highlights the town’s artistic community and the significant role of local organizations that…
On Tuesday afternoon, three Coyote men and one Coyote woman were honored with Summit League postseason honors. Senior guard Chase Forte was the Summit League Defensive Player of the Year,…
Now that March has begun, the sporting world is turning their eyes to college basketball. Before the madness begins in two weeks, The 2025 Summit League tournament at the Denny…

Soccer Season Ends in North Dakota

South Dakota’s soccer team headed up to North Dakota for their final two games of the 2022 regular season Oct. 21 and 23. With the Summit League playoffs vastly approaching, the Coyotes only needed a tie or a win to secure their playoff hopes. The other teams that were hoping to get their spot were […]

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USD Gallery’s Reimagine Themes of Domesticity

Several artists have been brought together in two related exhibitions, “Sitting Down Together” and “Amanda Boeger: Matresence,” highlighting concepts like domesticity and the changes of motherhood and family.  Seeking to bring a new perspective to USD, gallery curator Amy Fill contacted several different artists for these exhibitions. “Sitting Down Together” features work from three professors […]

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Plitzuweit Gives Up Street Clothes for Jersey

A men’s basketball player is ready to trade in his street clothes for a red and white jersey as he makes his comeback after a season away from the court. Vermillion native A.J. Plitzuweit has been on the Coyote roster for three seasons but has only played one. During the 2019-20 season, Plitzuweit was redshirted, […]

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What Education is Worth

In today’s world, telling people you are seeking a degree in education elicits a similar response to telling them that you are pursuing a degree in underwater basket weaving. Even those who are less vocal seem confused about the choice of career.  Obviously, there are multiple (and sadly justifiable) reasons behind this reaction. A couple […]

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Editorial: Participating in Democracy, It’s Your Right

Elections have repercussions, especially for civil rights, social justice and human rights. The South Dakota 2022 elections bring us another round of elections for legislators, governors and other civil servants. There will also be ballot measures about Medicaid benefits and marijuana use. Participating in voting is part of being a citizen of the United States […]

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The Cat Cafe De-stresses Students

Students swapped out their laptops for cats at the Cat Cafe event aimed to be a de-stresser for midterms week.  On Oct. 20, USD’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) partnered with the Heartland Humane Society of Yankton to put on the Cat Cafe Event.  At the event, the Heartland Humane Society brought cats that are up […]

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Enrollment Increase, High Retention Rates Point USD in Right Direction

This fall, USD experienced its largest increase in student enrollment numbers in nearly ten years, with retention rates skyrocketing.  Scott Pohlson, vice president of enrollment, marketing and university relations, said not only does this mean the university is headed down the right path, but also demonstrates the growth in student population post COVID-19. While Pohlson […]

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Family of Four Displaced in House Fire

The Vermillion Fire EMS Department responded to a fire at 607 Cottage St. on Oct. 20 at 4:39 p.m. The first units to arrive on the scene saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. Everyone in the home was evacuated without injury. The Vermillion Department was aided in controlling the […]

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Demolition of Julian Hall Begins

Brookman, Julian Addition and Julian Hall saw active brick-breaking demolition begin, in preparation for a new parking lot, last week on Wednesday, Oct. 18.  The assistant vice president of Facilities Management (FM) Brian Limoges said the work within the buildings was outsourced to contractors. “USD FM removed all of the salvageable items from each building […]

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