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New safety app to be implemented at USD
USD will be offering a free safety app to students through AppArmor, which is expected to roll out before Dakota Days. A committee was formed to explore options for a safety app after it was recommended at a Student Government Association safety walk last spring. John Howe, the associate dean of student services, said IT, […]
USD takes home opener in 43-28 win over Northern Colorado
USD defeated Northern Colorado 43-28 in a strong offensive exhibition at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. The Coyotes dealt the Golden Bears their second loss of the season and moved to a record of 1-1. A fast-paced Coyote offense took the lead on the first drive of the game when sophomore running back Kai Henry rushed […]
UPD makes preparations for first home game, student tailgate
As the first home football game approaches on Sept. 8, the University Police Department (UPD) has begun its preparations for student tailgate. Lieutenant Jef Rice says UPD’s main goal is to keep all students safe during tailgates. “We usually have our operations planned and training down pretty good. This year we’ll have a little bit […]
President Gestring answers SGA’s questions, concerns
University president Sheila Gestring visited the Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting to answer student questions and concerns on Tuesday evening. Gestring offered SGA updates on what she and her team have been working on this semester. After the updates, Gestring opened the floor for questions. Questions included issues on enrollment for international students, the […]
Franken named new general counsel
Anthony J. Franken has been the named the new general counsel for USD. After visiting USD and meeting staff and students, Franken was selected from three top candidates. Franken, USD alumnus and former chief legal advisor for Gov. Daugaard, will begin work in October. As general counsel, he will advise the university on legal issues and […]
Coyotes come close to Kansas State upset in 27-24 thriller
Week one of the college football season is notorious for David and Goliath matchups between top-tier Division I universities and smaller schools unable to match status and talent. Usually, Goliath snaps David’s slingshot after the first quarter. This was not the case during USD’s trip to Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS, where the […]
Vince Staples to perform at Sanford Coyotes Sports Center Oct. 16
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced Friday afternoon that rapper Vince Staples will perform at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Oct. 16. Staples is known for songs such as “Norf Norf” and “Yeah Right.” Sammie Dlugosh, senior media & journalism major and CAB member, said Staples is on tour and being in Vermillion worked with […]
University Housing makes accommodations for an overflow of students
As USD’s enrollment continues to grow and resident halls overflow, University Housing has had to get creative with room assignments. In order to accommodate the large freshman class, University Housing has had to make maximum use of the temporary spaces, which included transforming the floor lounges into four-person rooms and having the RA’s share their […]
UPDATED: Former USD student found not guilty of second degree rape
Following his trial early Tuesday afternoon, former USD football player Dale Williamson was found not guilty of attempted second-degree rape charges from an incident that occurred in October 2017. The Volante will post updates to the story as they become available. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Former USD student Dale Williamson pleaded not guilty to a charge of one count […]
Move-in day 2018: Students arrive on campus
11 a.m. Kimberly Westemberg, first-year business major, has her room completely set up. She said she was surprised how easy move-in day was. “(Move-in day) was really good and mostly easy,” Westemberg said “I knew there was going to be people here to help, but I didn’t know there was going to be this many […]