November 2012
VERMILLION POLICE LOG: November 14
Nov. 7 1. A resident of a rental house at the 200 block of N. University St. reported an act of vandalism. Someone had broken a window to the door of the house, providing access to door locks. Resident believed a break-in might have occurred, though no items were known to be missing. Police found […]
Theft of newspapers sets a new precedent
The University of South Dakota’s Student Publication Board held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss the recent newspaper theft. Late Oct. 31, Volante staff members noticed copies of the paper missing from several locations on campus. University faculty and police were alerted that same night, and by the next morning, the newspapers had been returned. […]
SGA schedules monthly public forums for students
The Student Government Association will moderate a public forum regarding the smoking ban Nov. 27 in order to address student concerns. The forum will be similar to the previous public forum where the question of whether to bring Chick-fil-A to campus was addressed. A forum regarding athletics is planned for January, and another revolving around […]
Major promoted with SDSU rivalry
For the first time in nine years, the University of South Dakota Coyotes will play the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits in football Nov. 17 in Brookings. In recognition of the renewed rivalry and to help promote USD’s new sustainability major, the College of Arts & Sciences is sponsoring a T-shirt swap. Students, faculty and […]
Organization holds event for awareness
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority will hold it’s annual Chili Feed and Cook-off Nov. 14 at the Eagles Club from 5 to 7 p.m. The event raises funds for Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is a national philanthropy that is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. Autism Speaks looks to […]
PostSecret craze comes to campus
What started as a website will come to life Wednesday night. PostSecret founder Frank Warren will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Aalfs Auditorium of Slagle Hall at the University of South Dakota. Campus Activities Board President and senior Darcy Leischner said the preparation for Warren’s presentation has been in the works since April. Common […]
Religious diversity on campus lacks presence, action
With more than 20 churches in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota is exposed to a wide array of religious diversity. But Jesus Trevino, associate vice president for Diversity, said religious diversity is not currently in the university’s plans to increase diversity and inclusive excellence on campus. “No one has talked about that,” Trevino said. […]
Soup feed, auction support trips
Since 2004, Alternative Week of Off Campus Learning has been a sanctioned organization at the University of South Dakota. On Nov. 28, USD’s AWOL club will be hosting its biannual soup feed, one of the group’s many events and one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. “It provides an opportunity for all participants to get […]
Liggins impeachment guides SGA in reform
Five years ago on Nov. 12, 2007, Student Government Association senators were in a nearly two and a half hour closed executive session, to decide the fate of then-SGA president Terry Liggins. Liggins, a senior at the time, was ultimately removed from the University of South Dakota SGA office under allegations of misuse of funds, […]
Resource center supports local veterans
Veterans at the University of South Dakota now have a place to call home on campus. The grand opening of the Student Veterans Resource Center was held at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Temporary Student Center in Room 117D. The SVRC’s location in the Temporary Student Center will also house the USD Student Veterans […]