2012
Review: “Twilight” finale surprisingly good
The Twilight series has come to an end. Some people are incredibly glad that it is over and some people aren’t so happy that the five-movie series has finished. I went to the premiere of the final installment of the series, and was quite moved by it, not only because I am a big fan […]
Blog: How not to ace an interview
Well folks, you’ll be relieved to discover that I will not be editor in chief of The Volante this coming year. I know you were all hoping and praying that I would take over and just publish pictures of puppies every week, but alas, I interviewed and was not chosen. But let me tell you […]
Blog: Drama Llama Apocalypse
Some of you may know them as drama queens but personally, I like to call them drama llamas. It helps me remember that at the end of the day, these kinds of people are not to be taken seriously. Who can take llamas seriously? I can’t, especially when they’re spewing useless gossip and other sorts […]
Blog: Imperfection is OK
When my parents found out I’d started going to counseling again in October, they were more than a little surprised. My grades were high, I had a lot of friends and I was getting involved in different organizations, so what was the problem? One of my reasons was simply that going to counseling helps me […]
Blog: “The Hillary Rodham Clinton”
I couldn’t do it. I said I was going to get my first shaping over Thanksgiving, and I never thought I’d say this during the grow-out, but my hair wasn’t atrocious looking enough. It’s been four months since my last real haircut in mid-August, and my hair doesn’t look nearly as bad as the first […]
USD fake Twitter accounts @ an all-time high
Since @FakeJimAbbot’s identity was revealed in an October issue of the Volante, there have been fake accounts popping up all over the “Twittersphere” centering on people and objects at the University of South Dakota. Some of these include @CoyoteStatue, @FakeJoeGlenn, @uDOTchair, @KarenSmithUSD, among others. Most of the accounts tweet about events going on around campus […]
Stressed Out? Breaking down the dos and don’ts of staying alert and focused for finals week
With prep-week in full swing, students all over campus are getting prepared for finals. Re-learning the material and getting the papers and projects done, eating and drinking sugary snacks and drinks to stay awake becomes a go-to at the University of South Dakota. But at what cost to a students’ body? “You are what you […]
Injury-prone USD women’s team seek crucial win vs. Dakota State
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team hasn’t had the best start to its 2012-13 season, but the team is looking to improve upon their 3-5 record against Dakota State Dec. 6. USD head coach Amy Williams, who earned her 100th career victory Dec. 1 against Utah Valley, is hoping to create a mindset […]
QuickHits: Coyote track teams place second in polls
VERMILLION, S.D. — South Dakota’s men’s and women’s indoor track teams were picked to finish second in the Summit League preseason coach’s poll released on Thursday, with both teams receiving one first-place vote. The women’s team, which placed second at the conference meet last season, tallied 43 points, while the men tallied 20 points. North […]
Column: Wild regular season leads to unforeseeable championship
After 12 weeks of ups and downs the college football landscape has finally been decided, and for the first time in a long time, Notre Dame is not only relevant again, but they are on top in all polls. Going into the season, Notre Dame had one of the projected toughest schedules; one that some […]