January 2015
Editor’s column: Volante launches web show
For more than 125 years, The Volante has been bringing you news about the University of South Dakota that students need to know. It’s come a long way since then, and sometimes it’s hard for us as a staff to believe that there was a time when the publication was produced without the use of […]
USD should offer more minority-based scholarships
Minority-based scholarships have been offered for many years, and it seems the debate as to if they are fair or not still arises today. Furthermore, universities should offer more scholarships that directly assist minority students because they, too, deserve a chance to attend their school of choice and succeed like any other student. Minorities are not only defined […]
Swimming and diving teams eager for championships
With the regular season over, head coach Jason Mahowald is doing everything he can to make sure his swimming and diving teams are ready to jump into the upcoming championship meets next month. Despite falling to South Dakota State and the University of North Dakota last weekend, the Coyotes had a few standout performances worth […]
Students should exercise right to free speech, but do so responsibly
As Americans, we have our First Amendment right to free speech. As it says in the Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition […]
Substance abuse specialization cut won’t affect addiction studies program
The elimination of a substance abuse specialization will not affect the University of South Dakota’s addiction studies program, although the two areas of study share similarities. Because of low enrollment, a request for the removal of the specialization in the Counseling and Psychology in Education graduate program was submitted to the South Dakota Board of Regents last November. According to https://mcshin.org/resources/drug-addiction-help-who-needs-it-and-how-to-get-it, […]
MUC expansion: One year in review
More than a year later and the expanded Muenster University Center is finally at a point of completion when it comes to matters of construction and office relocation. The building now boasts 100,000 square feet for student dining, meeting space and staff offices. No immediate plans for changes in the renovated space are planned, said Kim Grieve, vice […]
Beer tax pits business owners against City Council
Before a heated informational session Monday evening, mayor John Powell turned to a few other members of the Vermillion City Council. “I might get impeached tonight,” Powell said jokingly. The City Council is proposing an ordinance for a five percent malt liquor mark-up to help fund renovations to Prentis Park. The mark-up would be charged […]
2015 VerminCon sees record attendance
Two hundred and three gamers from across the region filled the Muenster University Center Ballroom this past weekend. The University of South Dakota Games Club hosted its 23rd annual VerminCon, a student-run gaming convention that occurs over the span of two days. The convention broke last year’s record of 168 attendees. Senior Katarina Hammoud, vice president of the […]
Chamber Singers receive national recognition
University of South Dakota junior Sopida Trageser practices singing every day. For more than 10 years, Trageser has been involved in music. “In my free time, I usually like to look at music 30 minutes a day,” she said. After countless hours of practice, University of South Dakota Chamber Singers, such as Trageser, are being […]
Women’s track eyes top conference finish
Although the 2015 track and field season has just begun, it doesn’t mean the goal to win Conference isn’t alive and well for the University of South Dakota women’s track and field team. With two meets under its belt — in Lincoln, Neb. and at South Dakota State — the team is using those competitions and a strong fall […]