2014
Passion, basic understanding key in reporting
There are many aspects to being a sports reporter, one of which is simply having a broad understanding of a variety of sports . If a reporter is sent to report on a certain sport, that reporter needs to be sure he or she knows at least the basics. Growing up playing sports has definitely […]
How to have fun during Dakota Days
There are many healthy alternatives to drinking that can be done individually or in a group on the weekends in college, and especially during Dakota Days. Dakota Days is the homecoming, or spirit week, of the University of South Dakota. D-Days is a big week and a bigger weekend for binge drinking, which causes severe liver […]
The Volante adapts mobile-first mindset
The Volante is changing its mindset: This semester we’ve embraced a cleaner, mobile-first way of thinking. We’re not just focusing on the print edition anymore — we’re bringing the news to you as it happens, through our website. In order to do that, we needed to change our website design with the help of experts […]
SGA reviews student organization budgets
The Student Government Association is one step closer to allocating $186,131.50 to nearly 50 University of South Dakota funding-eligible student organizations for fiscal year 2014 – 2015. Senators heard the first readings of 46 budget allocation bills pertaining to small organizations, large organizations and club sports April 15. STUDENT ORGANIZATION BUDGET BILLS In order for […]
Retention rates expected to rise
The University of South Dakota expects retention rates among first-time and full-time students to continue rising in the coming years, Kurt Hackemer, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs, said. The university’s Institutional Research has reported a steady rise in retention rates for first-year full-time students from 2002-2012. Fall 2003 had a reported 68.06 percent […]
University works to expand its brand
The University of South Dakota Marketing Communications and University Relations team is working with retailers in Yankton, Sioux City and Sioux Falls to expand USD’s brand.
Pageant contestants prepare for Miss South Dakota
Some University of South Dakota students are tackling homework, preparing for finals and juggling the responsibilities of a beauty pageant crown. As the current Miss Siouxland, part of the Miss America program, junior Autumn Simunek has dedicated herself to training for Miss South Dakota and promoting her platform, Five Stars for Serving Those Who Served, […]
Students showcase work at River Research Symposium
In an effort to engage University of South Dakota students in research, the Missouri River Institute Research Symposium gave students the opportunity to present their findings on the Missouri River April 10 at the Al Neuharth Media Center. “For a lot of students, this is the first time they’ve stood up and presented their work […]
Out-of-state students see 7 percent tuition increase, in-state students experience tuition freeze
While South Dakota resident college students are breathing easier due the finalization of the 2014-2015 tuition freeze approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents, out-of-state students will have to scrounge their wallets in order to adjust to a seven percent increase in out-of-state tuition costs.
Vermillion teens died in a car crash, cold case closed
Authorities announced Tuesday that the two Vermillion girls who went missing in 1971 died in a car crash.