Seize opportunities at USD, get involved in the community

Welcome to the pack, you’re officially a Coyote!

The next four years at the University of South Dakota will go quickly. You’ll meet new people, learn new things and experience new adventures.

The Volante is here to help you through your first year. In this issue you’ll find a letter from the President of USD, tips on how to deal with living in the dorms, a handy recap of  2015-16 news at USD and advice from our staff on how to deal with some situations you may encounter at college.

The Volante will also be your go-to source for campus and local news that affects you on a daily basis throughout the year. At The Volante we strive to be the first media outlet to report relevant news in an accurate and timely manner to you. From videos and blogs to hard hitting news stories, you’ll be able to find the most up-to-date news on our mobile friendly website at volanteonline.com and by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.

One important bit of information to remember as you start your college adventure is that you need to get involved right away.

Get involved with the USD community by joining one of the many campus organizations. Don’t just stick to campus, though. There’s many opportunities for you to serve the Vermillion community as well, whether it’s by volunteering your time working on a Habitat for Humanity house or stuffing bags for the Vermillion Weekend Backpack Program.

Now’s your time to meet new people, have new life experiences and see the world! You can delve into new areas of study that may interest you or you can travel and study abroad.

Whatever you decide to do here, you’ll have an entire campus of professors, faculty, staff and students, as well as the entire Vermillion community rooting you on. This is your time. This is your home. Make your mark on USD and make some memories while you do it.

– Malachi Petersen

Editor-in-Chief

The Volante