December 2013
Thirteen rooms fail biannual inspections last month
Out of the nine residence halls and approximately 1,100 rooms on the University of South Dakota’s campus, 13 rooms failed biannual room inspections last month. Associate Dean of Student Life Phil Covington said when CAs inspected the rooms, they searched for violations such as candles, things hanging from the ceilings, multiple power cords plugged into […]
City Council renews Hy-Vee’s alcohol license after a failed compliance check in May
The Vermillion Hy-Vee will still be allowed to continue alcohol sales after failing an Alcohol Compliance Check in May after City Council allowed its license renewal Dec. 2. City Council held the public hearing to sort out license renewals for liquor and wine in restaurants, grocery stores, the municipal liquor store and the winery. “City […]
USD golfers making sure they improve over offseason
With the fall 2013 season at a close, the spring season won’t begin again for the Coyotes until February, however both the men’s and women’s golf teams are continuing work in the DakotaDome. The fall season had notable finishes for both the men’s and women’s teams, but as head coach Nick Hovden said, one the […]
Coyotes looking for consistency
The Coyotes are limping into Saturday’s match-up with Green Bay after three consecutive losses, and Green Bay is no easy feat. Green Bay is coming into the DakotaDome at 5-3, fresh off a victory over the University of Virginia Saturday. The Phoenix are ranked No. 12 in the College Insider’s Mid-Major’s Top 25, and head […]
COLUMN: More resources provide best production
Facebook had me convinced a while back that the University of South Dakota was quickly becoming the best university in the Midwest. As soon as plans for a new sports facility and basketball arena were made public, my news feed flooded with shares and statuses from current, former and future students celebrating USD’s advancement. It […]
Swim and dive set to be meet-free for the next month
The University of South Dakota swimming and diving team has seen a little more than half of their season go by. Last weekend, Dec. 7-8, the men and women both finished second at the Rochester Invitational. Sophomore long distance swimmer Morgan Barnes said despite not winning the meet, the team was very thrilled with how […]
Earl looking to take next step as QB
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. In his first season as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, Earl threw for 1,920 yards and nine touchdowns. The Volante talked to Earl about the upcoming offseason and what he remembers about the recruiting process three years ago. Grant Bosiacki: What have you personally, and the […]
Lone senior is leading by example on and off court
The Coyote women’s basketball team will graduate only one senior when the clock strikes zero on the 2013-14 campaign: Polly Harrington. Harrington was a major part of the Coyotes’ run to the Summit League Championship game 2013 where the Coyotes lost to South Dakota State, losing a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Harrington is a […]
COLUMN: Coyotes basketball showing its inexperience
Kritenbrink named to all-region team The American Volleyball Coach Association named junior volleyball player Kendall Kritenbrink to the All-Midwest Region team. Kritenbrink was the Summit League Player of the Year this year, and the Coyotes are lucky to have her for another season next year. Kritenbrink and the Coyotes seemed destined for great things this […]
No more butts about it: USD smoking ban looms
First, they came for the smoking urns. Joining the ranks of approximately 826 other colleges and universities in the U.S., the University of South Dakota’s smoke-free campus policy will be out in full force Jan. 9 — posters, decals and all. With the bright red smoking urns being removed, students will return to a USD […]