February 14, 2012
PREVIEW: Dome defended
Both University of South Dakota basketball teams welcomed back South Dakota State University to the DakotaDome this past week in friendly fashion. The men’s team pulled off a 72-68 upset victory over the Jackrabbits on Feb. 9. The women’s team followed in the men’s footsteps with a 59-53 overtime victory over SDSU on Feb. 13. […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Remembering USD vs. SDSU
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter is courtsey of Chris Doyle, whose father was Jack Doyle, the head coach of USD men’s basketball team from 1973 until 1982. Doyle shares his memories from experiencing the rivarly as a kid. I recall so many great things about the USD-SDSU games in the 1970s. The days leading up to […]
USD athletes look for next level
The University of South Dakota track and field athletes and swimmers have been setting and achieving significant goals this season. The biggest of these goals is the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Currently, five USD athletes are in the process of gaining eligibility to represent the United State of America in the thirtieth edition […]
Q&A: Krogman has eyes set on Rubio
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. Senior Louie Krogman is a point guard for the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team out of White River, S.D. Austin Ashlock: If you were a type of car, […]
USD men pull off 72-68 upset
Coming off one of their more exciting weeks in recent memory, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team is looking to finish off their regular season games on a high note. Senior guard Charlie Westbrook said the season has gone by fast. “I can’t believe we are getting to the final few games of […]
Coyote women win in overtime
Winning is becoming more and more of a common theme for the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team. Coming off one of the biggest wins since moving to Division I, USD is looking to extend its 8-game winning streak on Feb. 18 against Indiana-University Purdue-University Indianapolis. On Feb. 13 the Lady Coyotes pulled off […]
COLUMN: Finding a happy medium
I used to like cowboys, but then I got close enough to smell one. Back in high school, I had a few short-lived relationships with typical Midwestern men. They were cute, polite, nice to my mother and could fix anything from a car to a broken window. The best part was that they were always […]
Music relates to all ages
This week, the Brown Bag Lunch Program will be offering artists who are committed to helping all people experience the joy that comes from singing. Based in Omaha, Neb., Robert (Doc) Woody on banjo and Tuffy Epstein on clarinet, team up to play happy-go-lucky music with a mix of tunes from the Gay 90s, Tin […]
Bray to present recital
Senior Sean Bray, trombonist at the University of South Dakota, will present his senior trombone recital Feb. 17 in Colton Recital Hall. Bray, a music performance major, hasn’t always wanted a music degree. “I started out as a biology major, but after four years I decided to pursue music,” Bray said. Bray said he has […]
Campus Crusade for Christ reaches out to campus
Campus Crusade for Christ is sponsoring The MAZE, coming to the University of South Dakota Feb. 16 at 8:00 p.m. Here is a glance at what CRU is. Senior Zachary Cattell is a life group leader for the Olson residence hall in North Complex. Cattell said CRU is a movement of students who are in […]