2011
REVIEW: Third season of ‘Glee’ still doesn’t live up to hype
Once upon a time, I loved “Glee.” The idea of a television series revolving around the reality of being in a show choir made my dance partner and I giddy with the possibilities. We thought they would surely emphasize the long dance practices and the hours of singing. I blame this false optimism on the […]
Coyotes ready to ‘Raise the Dust’
The University of South Dakota Coyotes will host the University of Southern Utah Thunderbirds for the Dakota Days homecoming game this Saturday at the DakotaDome at 4 p.m. The No. 18 ranked Coyotes are 3-2 after a 30-0 shut out of Lindenwood University, while the No. 22 ranked 3-2 Thunderbirds are coming off a loss […]
October is here: Let us rejoice
During a summer filled with seemingly endless labor-disputes, NCAA scandals and a presumed lull in sports action, it felt as if the month of October was light-years away. But now, sports fans can finally say: October is here. October means much more than ghosts and goblins or the changing of the seasons. The sheer visual […]
PREVIEW: Chamber Choir selected as American Prize in Choral Performance finalist
Earlier this year, Dr. David Holdhusen, director of USD choirs, decided to enter the University of South Dakota Chamber Choir in the American Prize in Choral Performance. “To audition for the (American Prize in Choral Performance) you compile a CD and send it in. There must be 30 minutes of music on the CD,” Holdhusen […]
Coyotes start Dakota Days with victory over SDSU
To kick-off homecoming week, the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team defeated conference rival South Dakota State University Monday night at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes defeated the Jackrabbits in four games, losing the first set 20-25, but winning the next three 25-14, 25-19 and 25-22 in front of more than 1,100 fans. Senior Tahnee […]
Teslow prefers crayons over markers
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. Jenny Teslow is a sophomore forward from Sioux Falls, S.D. on the University of South Dakota girls soccer team. Teslow currently leads the Coyotes in points (8), goals (3) and […]
Women’s soccer team drops two more close games
The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team lost two games this weekend against two non-conference opponents, the University of Wyoming and the University of Northern Colorado. The Coyotes (0-7-2) ended up losing 1-3 to Wyoming and 4-2 to Northern Colorado. Against Wyoming, the Coyotes had a slow start, falling three goals to none until […]
Hockey team in action this weekend
The University of South Dakota club hockey team will kick off their 2011-2012 season against Creighton University Friday at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Sophomore center Stephen Bollinger said the team has been practicing hard in order to prepare for Creighton. “We have been hosting practices in Sioux City twice a week,” […]
Volleyball team on winning streak
The University of South Dakota Coyotes volleyball will host the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars in Summit League action on Saturday, Sept. 30th at the DakotaDome. This game will be the fifth conference contest for the Coyotes (8-7, 3-1 Summit League), who are coming off a road win against Nebraska-Omaha on Sept. 27. The Jaguars […]
Local band begins tour
In two and a half years, Paradise Fears, a local Vermillion band, went from playing in churches and classrooms to landing a U.S. tour with three big-name bands. The band members, consisting of Sam Miller, Cole Andre, Michael Walker, Lucas Zimmerman, Marcus Sand and Jordan Merrigan, will be touring with All Time Low, The Ready […]