People of the Pack: Ian Rice
Ian Rice is a junior from Rapid City, S.D. and works for UBrew in the Muenster University Center. Ali Boysen: What were your thoughts when other schools were getting cancelled but USD wasn’t yet? Ian Rice: I honestly wasn’t surprised, USD doesn’t really get cancelled for anything just because so many people live on campus. […]
Clay County looking at new jail and courthouse facilities
The Clay County jail and courthouse is set to receive a facelift in the coming years. A committee of 10 community members was created late last year with the intention of overseeing the construction of a new jail and courthouse. The cost of those new facilities could be up to $25 million or higher. Andy […]
People of the Pack: Jacob Holmberg
Jacob Holmberg is a sophomore criminal justice major from Madison, S.D. Ali Boysen: What are your thoughts on the government shutdown and how long it’s lasted? Jacob Holmberg: I think it’s dumb. It’s so unnecessary it’s gone on this long, and people aren’t getting paid and government workers aren’t able to pay their bills now. That’s not cool. […]
CAB Murder Mystery a hit for students
The Hollywood Murder Mystery attracted around 70 students to the MUC ballroom to solve a crime on Thursday night. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) brought this sleuthing game to the university to let students participate without having to travel. Sammie Dlugosh, a senior media & journalism major and co-overall for CAB, said that this is […]
‘Drum Flow Retreat’ draws high schoolers to USD
USD held its first ever Drum Flow Retreat, which attracted high school students to the university last Saturday. For four hours, participants worked on snare drum techniques that improved their drumming abilities. While the retreat was open to adults, college and high school students, the majority of the attendants were the latter. This surprised the […]
People of the Pack: Sidney Bohnet
Sidney Bohnet is a sophomore majoring in business marketing from Winner, S.D. Ali Boysen: Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Sidney Bohnet: I don’t really believe in New Year’s resolutions. Like if I want to change, I’ll do it whenever; it doesn’t have to be a new year. AB: Since you don’t […]
Transgender Awareness Week: students share stories
This week starts Transgender Awareness Week. The Volante interviewed three transgender students, all from South Dakota, to speak about their experiences and how their trans identity affects their lives. William Kayser William Kayser, senior criminal justice major, said that growing up in Sturgis, SD he was masculine so when he transitioned it wasn’t an issue for those […]
People of the Pack: Bess Seaman
Bess Seaman is a first-year majoring in political science from Warner, S.D. Ali Boysen: How did you vote this year and why? Bess Seaman: Absentee. I wouldn’t have been able to make it back to Warner in time for election day, it would’ve been kind of a rush. I got an absentee form from the College Democrats […]
ASA brings African culture to campus
Africa is a continent with a wide variety of fashion, food and people. One student organization wanted to share the culture with the USD community. The African Student Association (ASA) displayed the variety of cultures their group contains throughout the week. Last week was the first installment of African Week for ASA, which usually hosts […]
People of the Pack: Kelly Kroger
Kelly Kroger is a sophomore elementary special education major from Canton, S.D. Ali Boysen: Did you dress up for Halloween this past weekend? Kelly Kroger: I did not; I had to work. AB: Do you plan on dressing up for Wednesday (Halloween)? KK: I am because we’re doing a costume contest for band, so I’m […]