2012
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 […]
In the Know & in the Dark: 2/15
IN THE KNOW: The victory over South Dakota State University. It can’t get much better than beating the Jacks. IN THE DARK: The return of the snow. It’s like in a horror movie – every time we think you’re dead and gone, you jump back up and rear your ugly head. IN THE KNOW: The […]
THE RANT: To whom it may concern,
To whom it may concern: Whose brilliant idea was it to close the Beede Bump on Saturdays? The Beede Bump, for those who don’t know, is closed on Friday evening at 2 p.m. and then opens up again Sunday evening at 5 p.m. Sunday! I’m not sure what people are thinking. “Oh, there’s no […]
OVERheard: Feb. 15
“Until you sign a contract, you can still pull out.” – North Complex “Hip pop; it’s the music of the elderly.” – Coyote Village “It’s better than sex, Subway and Saturdays combined.” – The Commons “We just need to throw in a Bible and we’re good.” – The Volante Office “Dude, I heard you can […]
USD defeats SDSU 72-68
As the crowd began to flood into the DakotaDome Thursday night, it became apparent that the long lost rivalry between the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University had resurged on the campus of USD. Not long after tip-off, it was clear the Coyote team the Jackrabbits saw during their last meeting on […]
Q&A: Grove doesn’t enjoy hot wings
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. Emily Grove is a freshman pole-vaulter for the University of South Dakota track and field team out of Pontiac, Ill. Kelly Stewart: Why did you choose USD? Emily Grove: I […]