2013
COLUMN: When the going gets tough, quit
Any sports fan who can stand listening to Jim Rome for extended periods of time has probably heard the host’s mocking motivational advice for sports figures caught-up in extremely embarrassing situations due to on-or-off-the field situations. “When life gives you lemons, quit,” said Rome. “When the going gets tough, quit. It’s not how many times […]
The Rant: Stay smart on Halloween
Dear party-goers, As we all know, Halloween is right around the corner. Right now everyone is planning their weekend and getting excited to whip out their best costume yet. But before they go out and have a good time, everyone needs a friendly reminder that the University Police Department and the Vermillion Police Department are […]
Editor’s column: Unverified sources found in Volante
As journalists representing “The Students’ Voice since 1887” at the University of South Dakota, our sole purpose in the newsroom is to provide our readers with honest, fair and accurate news. But last week, questionable sources arose in multiple articles written by one Volante reporter, potentially violating the newspaper’s Code of Ethics by distorting the […]
First-place ‘Yotes square off vs. SDSU
Following a two-game skid, the University of South Dakota volleyball team returns to the DakotaDome Friday night to an all-too-familiar opponent: South Dakota State University. Friday’s match marks the sixth time the Coyotes have played the Jackrabbits since transitioning to the Summit League in 2011. Senior Tori Kroll said she is excited to face SDSU […]
Slumping soccer team seeks strong end to season
After a hot start to the 2013 season, the Coyote women’s soccer team has cooled down, losing lost six straight, including five in conference play after starting the season 5-2-3. The Coyotes have been shut out in five consecutive matches, leaving goalkeeper Mackenzie Viktor with a lot of work on the defensive end. Despite good […]
Coyotes set to host 7-1 Youngstown St.
By falling 28-14 to Illinois State last Saturday, the Coyotes saw their three-game win streak get snapped. If that wasn’t bad enough, the team now plays four ranked opponents in its last four games, starting with No. 10 Youngstown State. The Penguins, who are located in Youngstown, Ohio bring a 7-1 team to the DakotaDome […]
Coyotes’ Earl ‘cool under pressure’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. After a 3-1 start as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, The Volante talked to Earl about his growth at the position, his life off the field and his return to his home state. Earl will lead the Coyotes at the DakotaDome Saturday against Youngstown State. […]
COLUMN: Basketball season preview: Heat and Wiggins headline exciting year
With a 20-foot jumpshot over San Antonio Spur Kawhi Leonard to finish Game 7 of The Finals, LeBron James capped the 2012-13 NBA basketball season the way it was supposed to be. James was supposed to win another championship and Finals MVP. He was supposed to solidify himself as the “greatest player ever”. Fans were […]
Tough weekend all-around for USD athletics
Coyotes’ football team gets three-game win streak snapped Two weeks ago the Coyotes ended an 18 game road-losing streak, but they couldn’t capitalize on getting back-to-back road wins. Things were going the Coyotes way early on vs. Illinois St. Senior cornerback Dyllon Knox notched his third interception of the season on the opening drive of […]
Finding the right balance
In part two of this four-week series about women’s issues, The Volante focuses on the challenges students and faculty face concerning motherhood and S.D. Board of Regents policies. When first-year doctorate student Jennifer Elliott first started attending the University of South Dakota, she already had four school-aged children. Elliott and her husband, Dan, who live […]