October 2013
Glenn: ‘The greatest comeback I’ve ever been apart of’
Apparently winning two consecutive Missouri Valley games wasn’t enough for the University of South Dakota football team. After losing their first nine contests within their new conference, the Coyotes now look on their schedule and see three straight wins, and currently sit in third place in the MVC. Heading into last Saturday’s game against No. […]
Soccer looking for more goals
The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team will be heading on its final road trip of the season this weekend as it takes on the IPFW Mastodons in Fort Wayne, Ind., Saturday at 7 p.m. The Coyotes are coming off a shutout loss against No. 18 Denver Sunday. The loss was the fifth straight […]
The best secondary around
Three weeks ago, the University of South Dakota Coyotes were still in search of their first win within the Missouri Valley Conference. They now stand on a three-game winning streak, including an eye-opening 21-point comeback against the No. 13 team in FCS, the Northern Iowa Panthers. Standing at the forefront of the success are four […]
Abbott says USD will not tolerate racism
Article by: Megan Card and Nathan Ellenbecker President James Abbott said Tuesday in a release by the University of South Dakota that “insensitive remarks and rude treatment of minority groups on campus” will not be tolerated by the university. Abbott’s comments were incited by an incident reported during the university’s homecoming, when student organization Strollers […]
VPD denies open record request in reported assault
The Vermillion Police Department denied a formal open records request Tuesday submitted by The Volante for the initial incident report from an alleged sexual assault in Coyote Village more than two weeks prior. The form denying the request said the report is not subject to the state’s open records law, because the report constitutes as […]
Museum design plans ‘not in the spirit of preservation’
The National Music Museum may not be seeing as many extra funds as hoped for a planned atrium or “link” between the museum and the South Dakota Union building, said Cleveland Johnson, the museum’s director. The proposed expansion will cost approximately $15 million. The South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre sent a team to […]
Student union eyed for cultural center location
Ethnic and cultural clubs may have a new meeting location if the proposed plan for a multicultural center is approved, said Associate Vice President of Diversity Jesus Trevino. The center would provide office space for multicultural groups, along with rooms to conduct meetings. Trevino said the Temporary Student Center near North Complex has been eyed […]
Federation in favor of GSAP laws
The South Dakota Board of Regents Student Federation is working on initiatives for students on campuses, including a policy concerning underage drinking, the statewide tuition freeze and anti-cyber bullying campaign. The Federation discussed these issues at the BOR meetings in Spearfish two weeks ago. Underage drinking The Good Samaritan Alcohol Policy is on the move […]
USD’s Symphony displays talent for small crowd
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra impressed the few people who attended a free performance Oct. 19 with lots of musical talent. The group played a series of pieces from the 19th and early 20th century, including the famous “Unanswered Question” composed by Charles Ives. Ives masterpiece was similar to other songs played, covering […]
Letter to the Editor: State of women proves shocking
This report shows that 14.5 percent of women and girls in South Dakota live in poverty, and that 48.6 percent of Native American women in South Dakota live in poverty. The report shows that South Dakota ranks 43rd in overall economic, leadership, and health rankings. Overall, it is a disturbing report that highlights the low […]