Opinion
In the Know & In the Dark
IN THE KNOW: Another three-day weekend is about to hit the University of South Dakota campus. IN THE DARK: The liveliness in Vermillion from the past week will inevitably disappear. IN THE KNOW: We’re about half way through the fall semester. IN THE DARK: Being halfway through the semester means midterm exams, projects and papers. […]
Dakota Days vs. Hobo Day
Come Saturday, throngs of students, alumni and fans will crowd the bleachers in a burst of South Dakota pride for their Division-I university’s homecoming football game. In Brookings. And Vermillion. At the same time. Because this year, Hobo Day and Dakota Days overlap Oct. 5, begging the question: Whose attendance will suffer because of the […]
In the Know & In the Dark
IN THE KNOW: The 99th Annual Dakota Days happens this week. IN THE DARK: The campus will be abundant with typical, idiotic homecoming behavior this week. IN THE KNOW: The university is hosting a number of events for students in celebration of Dakota Days. IN THE DARK: Most students are going to spend their time […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Go strip or something, I don’t want to talk to you.” — The Volante Newsroom “You know, I haven’t humped you in a long time.” — University Street “Like he’s going to auction off an electronic cow.” […]
The Rant: Parking tickets unnecessary
Dear ticket givers, Well, here it is ladies and gentlemen, another parking rant. During the first week of school, I’ve already racked up a $90 ticket tab. Meaning, the University of South Dakota has received $90 of my income I slaved to save over summer. OK— I parked in a visitor parking lot a couple […]
VERMnacular: Homecoming Edition
Dakota Days n. 1. Dakota Days is the homecoming celebration at the University of South Dakota. Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in the United States. Origin: The tradition of Homecoming has its origins in alumni […]
In the Know and In the Dark
IN THE KNOW: Having your next door neighbors be friends of yours is nice because they chase away drunk strangers who are messing with your house. IN THE DARK: Those same neighbors ask you to let them tie their pet pig to your tree so their landlord doesn’t see it and you have no choice […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Is there ever a good way to pee your pants?” — The Volante Newsroom “Stop walking around with the cat while you don’t have clothes on.” — University Street “I’m kind of scared to walk into her […]
The Rant: Sweater weather
Dear Vermillion weather, Over the past couple of days the weather in Vermillion has been chilly enough to constitute it as “sweater weather.” Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of fall, it’s my favorite season. But one thing I have learned attending the University of South Dakota is always be prepared for the […]
Do’s & Dont’s: Dakota Days
Please Do Go to all of your classes. Yes, it is homecoming week, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start skipping your classes. This week, it will be especially important to attend all of your classes and prove to your professors that you’re serious about your education. Have a Dakota Days to remember. We […]