On Thursday, April 10, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited various businesses within the Vermillion community, as well as attended the University of South Dakota’s campus as a part of…
The South Dakota Coyote’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The day came down to a final singles match…
Lydia Knapp wasn’t satisfied with one gold medal, so she ended the weekend with two which is what earned her the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week. USD…
The South Dakota volleyball team opened its 2025 spring season last Saturday in Omaha, Neb. with a series of exhibition matches against Omaha, Creighton and Concordia. These matches marked the…
South Dakota softball wrapped up a three-game road trip over two days, against South Dakota State over the weekend at J.T. Moriarty Field in Brookings, South Dakota. In the first…

Law School sends support to Native American children targeted in Rapid City

The Native American Law Students Association at the University of South Dakota gathered in the School of Law courtroom last week to send cards of encouragement to a group of Native American elementary students from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, following an incident last month in which the students were racially discriminated against by fans at a Rapid […]

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SGA executive candidates discuss student issues

Lone Student Government Association executive candidates Sami Zoss and Michael Buchanan said at the Cross Media Council Panel Monday night they want a better relationship between the student body and the student government. Presidential candidate Zoss and vice presidential candidate Buchanan answered questions from a panel of student media representatives, a live audience and social […]

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Students showcase collaborative works in library art exhibit

The fourth annual “Corroborations” exhibit is on display on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. The “Corroborations” project pairs University of South Dakota visual arts majors with poetry majors from the English department. Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students create new collaborative work and broaden acceptance and appreciation of alternative art disciplines. Nine artist pairs were selected […]

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Honors students push academic limits with theses

Although leaders of the United States haven’t yet come up with a successful solution to balancing the federal budget, junior Sydney Duncan thinks she might have the answer to a seemingly impossible endeavor. “For my honors thesis, my intention is to balance the federal budget in hopes to essentially decrease the deficit of the United States and […]

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International students adapt to new culture, distance from friends, family

Southeastern South Dakota might not seem like an international crossroads, but at the University of South Dakota, students from around the world are gathering. Patrick Morrison, international student adviser at the Center for Academic and Global Engagement, said about 240 international students currently attend USD, and China and India are among the most represented countries. […]

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Practice team challenges women’s basketball players

One attribute of the women’s basketball team’s success comes from its practice squad. “The overall goal is to give the USD women a look at their opponent’s offense and defense,” senior Trever Serr said. “It’s giving them unpredictable people to play against.” The women’s practice, or scout team, is composed of six men who are treated just […]

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Golf athletes forced to practice inside

As golfers in the Midwest, practicing during the winter months can be somewhat difficult. Because it’s colder, and there’s typically snow on the ground, golfers aren’t allowed to practice outside. Instead, they must find ways to get their practice in and get ready for their spring season as best they can. For the University of South Dakota men’s […]

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Greeks prepare for 92nd annual Strollers performance

Comedy and music will soon reign supreme in Aalfs Auditorium at Slagle Hall as University of South Dakota Greek members present their 92nd annual Strollers show this weekend. Strollers is one of USD’s longest traditions, and is an event filled with theatrical skits from sororities and fraternities on campus. Lindsay Sparks, adviser of Strollers, helps coordinate […]

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