November 3, 2015
Letter to the editor: Volante marginalizing campus conservatives
The Volante has proudly been the “students’ voice since 1887” here on the campus of USD. However, there is a large group of students whose voice isn’t heard on campus and that is anyone with conservative beliefs. The front page article concerning Donald Trump is disgraceful. The title of ‘Questioning Hillary’ or ‘Questioning Bernie’ would […]
University increases awareness of addictions, those struggling with them
Kudos to the University of South Dakota and especially the Coalition of Addiction Students and Professionals Pursuing Advocacy (CASPPA) for inviting Chris Herren to speak on the topic of addiction. In both the sports world and addiction recovery community, Mr. Herren’s story and life are legendary. It was vital in many ways for student athletes, […]
Dancing and turkey-chili is a winning combination for winter months
Vermillion is playing tea-party with the weather. One day it’s sunny and beautiful outside and the next, well, it’s not pleasant. I should be used to South Dakota by now, I’ve lived here my whole life. Still, every winter season I think there is a small part of me that hopes things will be different. […]
Visiting professor discusses black female perspective of Jim Crow laws
When some people envision racial tensions in the South during the reign of Jim Crow laws, the suffering of male African Americans at the hands of white authorities may come to mind. This view, however, is distorted, according to LaKisha Simmons, a professor of Global Gender Studies and American Studies at the University of Buffalo, […]
SGA to partially fund water bottle refill station in library
The Student Government Association voted to partially fund a water bottle refill station during its Nov. 3 meeting. Senate Resolution No. 7 calls for SGA to give $1,250 from its reserved fund to the I.D. Weeks Library for the implementation of a water bottle refill station. The debate on this resolution has been ongoing for […]
Women’s cross-country team comes out on top in championship
The USD women’s cross-country team earned its second Summit League Championship this past weekend in Brookings. It was about 54 degrees at the Edgebook Golf Course when the gun shot off on Halloween day. “All year long we had a target on our back, everybody knew our top three runners were our strong point,” Dan […]
Soccer clinches first-ever playoff berth
The USD women’s soccer team clinched a spot in its first-ever Summit League Tournament and will take on North Dakota State in the first round on Thursday in Brookings. “It’s an awesome feeling, I can’t describe it,” senior defender Kasha Meyer said. “It has been our goal every year since I was a freshman, and […]
Cafe Brule owners purchase former Raziel’s building
Jim Waters and Monica Iverson, co-owners of Cafe Brule, are hoping to bring “something different” to downtown Vermillion with the opening of their new business this coming spring. The co-owners closed the deal on a vacant building located at 13 West Main St., formerly known as Raziel’s, this past Friday. The two said they have […]
Writers group serves as social time for all, therapy for one
Dressed in a green, plaid button-up shirt, 81-year-old Larry Michael’s stare from behind his wide-rimmed glasses is intense as he talks about his passion for writing. His hands shake a bit, which proves difficult, but not impossible for a writer who always chooses a pencil over a keyboard. He gets a friend to type up […]
University Safety Committee shares tips to decrease campus injuries
The USD Safety Committee knows that as winter comes, snow and ice will soon overtake parking lots, roads and sidewalks. They also know that with the changing weather comes an increased risk of a person slipping and falling – something they want to avoid. Kevin O’Kelley, USD’s director of Environmental Health & Safety, is working […]