April 2016
Verbatim 4-20-16
Verbatim 4-20-15 from The Volante on Vimeo. On this weeks Verbtim we take a look at earth days events on campus. Malachi and Mason discuss chalk on campus on the Volante vlog.
Professor chooses electric car as new mode of transport
Joseph Tinguely hadn’t expected to own a 2013 Chevy Volt when he drove it off the lot earlier this year. “It was not planned,” he said. My car died unexpectedly, so I found a junk car removal service and rushed to a dealership to pick a new car. Tinguely, an assistant professor in the philosophy […]
Coyote track and field team hosts first outdoor meet in brand new Lillibridge Track Complex
The first outdoor track meet at USD in 30 years was held yesterday at the Lillibridge Track Complex, which was completed earlier this year. With the premier of the new facility, energy at the USD Twilight meet was high among its Coyote track athletes. Sophomore Lindsay Joyce, who won the 1500, said the good weather and the […]
On-campus living options expensive for some students, beneficial for others
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the outstanding student loan debt in the United States is between $902 billion and $1 trillion, so it’s not surprising that students at USD are concerned about keeping their portion of that debt as low as possible. For additional loan options, visit asialinja.com to find the […]
With spring ball underway, Coyotes prepare for next season
After an off-season that saw the retirement of head coach Joe Glenn and the addition of new head coach Bob Nielson, the Coyotes are beginning to adjust to a new system. This spring has been all about implementing and adapting to coach Nielson’s new way of running things. “I think the implementation of the new offense […]
USD athletics department budgets for coming year, lack of GAF increase
In a small office tucked away in the bowels of the DakotaDome, Jeanette Hubert plans for the Athletic Department’s coming year. Hubert, the Associate Athletic Director of Finance & Administration for USD, and her one assistant race against the clock every year to plan the department’s $12.9 million budget before July 1, the start of the […]
Student activity fee increase put on hold in light of tuition freeze
Because of wariness from the South Dakota Board of Regents to allow an increased student activity fee in the same year that in-state tuition was frozen, USD’s General Activity Fee will not continue to rise as originally anticipated. SGA President Nathaniel Steinlicht said the reason for the SDBOR’s hesitation stemmed from the fact that they didn’t like the […]
University sign vandalized, search for letters continues
The USD sign at the corner of Clark and Pine Streets on the southeast part of campus was vandalized this past weekend, losing nine of its letters. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said she was told of the incident immediately Monday morning. This isn’t the first time this has occurred, she added. “I do […]
Drag show features new performers, gains organization recognition
Glitter, feathers, and dollar bills flooded the MUC Ballroom last Thursday during Spectrum’s first ever spring drag show. First-year Nate Keane, the newly elected Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance president, was a three-time performer in the show. “We had a drag show last semester, and that was the first time I had ever performed,” theater tech design major Keane […]
Waste audit highlights minimal recycling efforts at USD
Despite the presence of recycling bins on campus, USD doesn’t have an official recycling program. In fact, a majority of recyclables collected around campus are actually thrown in the trash. After a university waste audit was completed earlier this month, the President’s Committee on Sustainability is awaiting a recycling evaluation from Verdis Group, an environmental consulting […]