October 2012
BLOG: Back to Reality
Dakota Days is over, and I am sure everyone had a wonderful time. D-Days might mean something close to best week ever, but it also means jam-packed schedules and the occasional alcoholic beverage. I don’t know about anyone else, but I fell off the health wagon a little bit last week. It isn’t uncommon for […]
BLOG: Understanding introverts
The introvert is a bizarre creature. When encountered in the wild, it often inspires curiosity among the masses — much like the platypus. These fascinating inhabitants of quiet cafes and library corners inspire many questions. For example: Why is this young woman sitting alone in her dorm room writing a blog in her pajamas during […]
BLOG: Republican reality check
The first debate is complete and Republicans could not have hoped for a better outcome. Governor Romney is considered across-the-board by political pundits to have won the debate, despite the fact that he left himself open to a number of fronts regarding inaccuracy of many of his statements. This was a much needed break for […]
Women’s soccer team to host Indiana-Fort Wayne
Coming off a last second loss at the hands of the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the Coyotes will return home over the weekend to face conference foe Indiana-Fort Wayne Oct. 12. The loss dropped the team to 1-9-3 on the season, and to 0-2-1 in the Summit League, and put the Coyotes at second to last […]
USD gears up for Summit foe Indiana-Purdue
The South Dakota Coyotes volleyball team’s six-game losing streak came to a halt last Saturday when they defeated the South Dakota Jackrabbits 3-2. The Coyotes won the first set 25-19, but after losing the next two would have to rally to win the final two sets. Sophomore Kendall Kritenbrink led the team with 29 kills […]
Coyote runners prepare for Tim Young Invite
The University of South Dakota cross country teams will be hosting the Tim Young Invitational on Oct. 13. Despite the increase in competition stemming from the move to Division I, both the men and women’s teams have been performing well this season. The Coyotes are hoping to continue that success into the final regular season […]
QUICK HITS: Kline places third, USD men’s golf fourth at SDSU Jackrabbit Invite in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Alex Kline and Sam Matthew placed tied for third and sixth, both career-bests, while the team placed fourth at the South Dakota State Jackrabbit Invitational today. Kline and Matthew’s excellent outings highlighted the tournament for USD. Kline’s career-low one-under-par second round helped him finished +9, while Matthew took 220 shots, +10 […]
Q&A: Bulaga hooked on “Gangnam Style”
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. Kelsey Kroger: What is your favorite song right now? Kim Bulaga: “Gangnam Style” by PSY. KK: If you could date any celebrity who would it be? KB: My dream celebrity date would be Green […]
Coyotes hungry for first MVFC win
With a record of 1-4 (0-2) and itching for a win, the South Dakota Coyotes seemingly have found the right opponent on their schedule to do so. The Coyotes will travel to Springfield, Mo. Saturday to take on a Missouri State team still in search of their first win (0-6). However, head coach Joe Glenn […]
COLUMN: USD student section pulls a Houdini at Dakota Days
A weird thing happened during the University of South Dakota’s Dakota Days game Oct. 6. The crowd was full of energy, the defense was playing to their potential and the team was up 10-3 at halftime. Everything was working as planned for Joe Glenn. The Coyotes looked good, but it was easy to see Western […]