2016
USD alumnus creating second Dakota Days video
Garnering more than 69,000 views on YouTube and landing USD on party websites across the web, senior Byron Banasiak’s coproduced Dakota Days video last year documented the crazy and drunken escapades of college students during the university’s homecoming week. This year, Banasiak, now an alumnus, was back behind the camera filming for a new Dakota […]
Local Halloween-themed entertainment options available for students
With Halloween right around the corner, many students are trying to find ways to celebrate the holiday. Many watch horror movies throughout October, but some go to haunted houses and corn mazes to immerse themselves in the horror. Fraternity and sorority haunted house Lambda Chi Alpha has hosted a haunted house for more than 50 […]
Full-time students with part-time jobs must find balance
As a college student trying to learn how to be financially responsible, I’m fully acquainted with the world of part-time jobs. I’ve spent many weekends, evenings and holidays since my senior year of high school earning a little extra income to supplement my coffee addiction, as well as paying for other necessities like my not-so-glamorous cell […]
Caffeine intake for students too high, healthier options available
After staying up late to study and finish homework, students seek out the highly caffeinated beverage of coffee in order to get through the day. Relying on caffeine, however, is an unhealthy habit that could easily be replaced by other ways to gain energy. There are many students on campus who get a cup of […]
Cell phone plan prices unreasonable for students
Getting a phone plan is a rite of passage in the modern world. Many people entering college, myself included, will leave the family plan their parents have been footing the bill for. Whether it’s a bid for independence, a demand from parents or any other reason, there is a 3 in 5 chance that anyone reading this […]
Congressional term limits mentioned this election, likelihood for action less than likely
“Politicians and diapers must be changed often and for the same reason.” Famous American novelist and philosopher Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, is known to have said these words of advocacy for instituting Congressional term limits. The controversial topic of limiting elected representatives to a finite number of terms served is once again becoming a […]
Letter to the editor: Practice inclusiveness this Halloween season, don’t choose offensive costumes
Letter to the Volante editor: As Halloween draws near, we start to think about the fun, the costumes and the candy that goes along with it. Halloween is certainly a time of celebration and creativity. It is also a time to be mindful of our value on inclusive excellence and emphasis on everyone feeling valued, […]
Art of Sustainability speakers aim to help people understand sustainability
Energy was high at the fifth annual art of sustainability on Saturday at the Washington Street Arts Center. Several speakers were there, including Rebecca Terk, Jess Johnson, Jennifer White and Chas Jewett, who came to talk about topics important to them regarding art and sustainability. Morgan Carnes, the executive director of Greening Vermillion, has been organizing this event […]
USD theatre department performs one-act plays
On Friday night, the USD theatre department put on a series of three one-act plays in the Arena Theatre in the Fine Arts building. The plays were a drama called “And Others,” written by Dennis Bush, a dark comedy called “Wanda’s Visit” written by Christopher Durang and a comedy called “Appearances” by Tina Howe. The plays […]
Coyotes defeat Illinois State 27-24, win third straight game
After starting Missouri Valley conference play with a 20-30 loss to Youngstown State, the Coyotes have rallied back winning three straight games with their latest victory coming Saturday in the DakotaDome against Illinois State. They took down nationally ranked Northern Iowa on Dakota Days and survived in double overtime against Indiana State. Last season Illinois […]