2012
Soldiers honored on campus
It’s for sons and daughters. Mothers and fathers. Cousins and friends. It’s for all fallen soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. But ultimately, it was for you. The University of South Dakota Veterans Club’s 6th annual flag display honoring fallen military from the War on Terror is on display this week in front of […]
USD celebrates birthday
This year, the University of South Dakota turns 150 years old and to celebrate, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is declaring April 20 as USD Day. “It’s a moment for USD to be proud of 150 years of educating students as well as being a part of many alumni’s’ lives, many students’ lives,” manager of […]
Housing for students in Vermillion
The city of Vermillion sees the majority of the university population disappear during the summer. But for those students who stay, there are many options for housing, some more affordable than others. For students who want to live on campus, Coyote Village and Brookman Hall are the two options. Associate Dean of Students Phil Covington […]
Weather affects studying
As the school year winds down, some students might be finding it hard to concentrate because of the weather. “For some folks, it does give you a boost of energy or can raise your mood, I think folk’s reactions tend to differ,” chair of the psychology department Randy Quevillon said. After the winter’s cold temperatures, […]
Roller derby proceeds to go toward suicide prevention
Two Sioux City roller derby clubs are donating proceeds from upcoming bouts to a University of South Dakota organization. Saturday, the Sioux City Roller Dames and Korn Stalkers will each play a home match. Because both teams are non-profit organizations, they donate a portion of their proceeds from home games to various charities. For this […]
USD returns home to host Oakland
Another weekend of playing on their new home field is in store for the University of South Dakota women’s softball team as they play host to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in conference action. The Coyotes, who have an overall record of 8-27 on the year, will face off against the Oakland in a doubleheader on […]
Q&A: Sarehkhani plays too many video games
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. Kevin Sarehkhani is a sophomore pole vaulter out of Walnut, Cal. This is Sarehkhani’s first season as a Coyote, in 2011 he competed at Mt. San Antonio College Kelly Stewart: […]
Intramural interest
When University of South Dakota freshman Alisha Roesler wants time away from the daily grind of classes and schoolwork, instead of looking to the TV remote or the friendly confines of a pillow, she looks to her softball mitt. Roesler, just like hundreds of her fellow USD students, choose to subdue their urge to take […]
Track teams set for outdoor Dakota Duals
The University of South Dakota track and field season is in full stride and the team is preparing for their Dakota Duals meet this Friday in Yankton. Women’s track head coach Lucky Huber said everyone is excited for the upcoming meet. “The (Dakota) Duals is always really exciting,” Huber said. “Being able to compete outside as […]
Coyotes sweep Northern Iowa
Sweep was the word that the University of South Dakota club baseball team followed through with after they defeated the University of Northern Iowa in four strait games on March 31 and April 1 this past weekend in Prentis Park. USD took the first game in thrilling fashion as the team came back from a […]