2012
OVERheard: 2/8
“Those who can’t teach, teach gym. Those who can’t teach gym teach gym in Korea.” – Muenster University Center “Is it bad as a fish parent when you lose two “kids” in one day?” -“No. We all need to make sacrifices some times.” – Coyote Village “Is it still public urination if I pee my […]
Q&A: Pinkelman has fridge full of milk
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. Chad Pinkelman, a senior jumper from Norfolk, Nebraska, competes in three jumping events for the University of South Dakota men’s track and field program. Pinkelman, a business management major, is […]
USD begins three-game home stand
With a 4-4 record at the DakotaDome, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team will be looking too add to that mark as they open a three-game home stand. On Saturday, Feb. 4, USD will host the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos in a double header between both women and men’s teams. The Coyotes, […]
USD track and field host meet Thursday
The University of South Dakota track and field squad has gone through some long and rigorous practices over the past few days. These practices are leading up to a big three-day stretch for the team, which starts off at the DakotaDome tomorrow for the Bill Hillenbrand meet. Women’s head track and field coach Lucky Huber […]
USD competes in ‘Bracketbuster’
In the first full year of Summit League competition, the University of South Dakota mens basketball team has already learned a lot about what it is like to play at the Division I level. On Saturday, Feb. 18, USD will take another step towards being a D-I basketball team as they host the Texas State […]
USD looks to continue streak
Before Monday night’s game in Tulsa, Okla., the Oral Roberts University women’s basketball team had their eyes set on consecutive home victory number 22. A feat, courtesy of the University of South Dakota, they never achieved. Behind senior forward Amber Hegge’s 24 points, USD took down conference rival ORU by a score of 60-57 on […]
COLUMN: Guide to asking, taking a woman out on a date
Not-so-gentlemen of USD, rejoice. I have composed a simple guide for how to conduct yourselves properly on a date. You may thank me later. The first thing you should do before you ask a girl on a date is ask yourself the following question: “Am I interested in her because of her body or her […]
Multifaceted artist to speak
When John Jennings, a State University of New York professor of visual studies, travels to the University of South Dakota as a visiting artist and lecturer, it will be his first trip to the state. Jennings, who specializes in African American stereotypes in visual media, will be on campus Feb. 6-9. He will lead a […]
Alternative band returns to Vermillion for concert
Avian Sunrise will return to its roots when they play a Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment-sponsored concert at the University of South Dakota Feb. 2. The concert will be held Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. “We haven’t played in Vermillion since our CD release show in April, so […]
Improv group raises sexual assault awareness on campus
The issue of rape and sexual assault will be the subject of an improvisational performance at the University of South Dakota in Farber Hall on Monday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Sex Signals is a Chicago-based group that combines improvisational comedy, education and audience participation to provide a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, […]