March 22nd, 202035Apparently staying home is one of the hardest concepts for the American people to understand. This simple solution could save hundreds if not thousands of lives in the United States, yet there are still people shopping or going out to eat. But why, when we've learned we can stop the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing and...
February 25th, 20201141 Story by: Sara Cappiello and Lexi Kerzman In preparation for their 97th annual show, USD Strollers introduced their emcee via Twitter. The tweet, which included racist slurs relating to the black community, was taken down early Friday after the organization received backlash. Since the tweet, USD community members have...
February 19th, 2020110South Dakota is known for its extreme weather conditions that can make it dangerous to drive. But the weather isn’t the only thing that makes driving dangerous. There are also other drivers on the road who aren’t paying attention or driving recklessly. There’s an average number of 126 people who lose their lives because of...
January 28th, 2020314 For the second year in a row, students have three running teams to choose from for Student Government Association president and vice president. The teams are Katie Brust and Erin Weightman, Abuk Jiel and Carter Larson and Carrissa Occhipinto and Blake Brown. The three competing teams were announced at the first SGA meeting...
January 28th, 202088Make your voice heard. The importance of being active in politics is making sure your opinion matters. No matter what role you play in society, this is a fundamental right everyone in America should be guaranteed. You can get involved in politics on multiple levels. In college, there are student government organizations, like...
January 22nd, 202034Every new year there’s a feeling of hope and desire for a fresh start for the year ahead. The beginning of 2020 felt even more monumental since it was the start of a brand new decade. The years 2010 through 2019 had historical moments. There were moments of terror, like the mass shootings in Las Vegas and the Paris attacks, but...
January 14th, 20202487 The Dean of Students announced the loss of a student early Tuesday evening. According to the email, Viviana Akot, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Akot was originally from South Sudan, Africa and was a senior at USD. She was an active member of the Center for Diversity and Community and a Resident Assistant. Akot moved to...
August 23rd, 2019361 Welcome back, Coyotes! The Volante will be out and about the campus and the community all Friday capturing the happenings during move-in day. Check back throughout the day for fresh photos. 8:30 a.m. / North Complex Trevor Shoshone carries a storage drawer into North Complex on Friday morning. Over 100 students had moved into...
April 16th, 2019105Caffeine is a mixed bag. There are benefits associated with consuming it, like greater levels of alertness, but there are also drawbacks when it comes to drinking too much of it. Most of us drink a concerning amount of caffeinated beverages. As a college student, it’s not unusual to drink more than one caffeinated drink a day. With...
