October 18, 2017
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]
People of the Pack: Iyankawin Yellow Hawk
Iyankawin Yellow Hawk is a sophomore majoring in psychology and theater from Rosebud, SD. Devin Martin: How was your D-Days? Did you do anything fun or exciting? Iyankawin Yellow Hawk: D-Days was pretty fun. I hung out with friends. I didn’t really go to much of the events throughout the week but I did go to the […]
Students should take time to slow down
In today’s world, we too often put our heads down and go. We don’t notice the ombre of the fall leaves, the pretty girl who just smiled at you or how blue the sky can be. We become robots, continuously consumed by constant cues of our world. We don’t allow ourselves time to just be. […]
Changes to bump stocks aren’t enough
On Oct. 5, 2017, in an unprecedented move, the National Rifle Association (NRA) published a press release in response to the Las Vegas mass shooting. Within the release, the NRA called upon the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to investigate whether bump fire stocks comply with federal law.buy azithromycin online https://pharmacohealthcare.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/engl/azithromycin.html no prescription A […]
Mr. Dakota continues family tradition
For senior finance major Conrad Adam, USD feels like home. “USD has really been a family tradition,” he said. “I am now a fourth generation Yote, which is pretty neat.” Conrad Adam was crowned Mr. Dakota at USD’s Dakota Day’s football game on Oct. 7. Royalty runs in Conrad Adam’s family. His father, Karl Adam, was […]
USD students face changes to tailgate rules
In the days following the Dakota Days football game, USD students faced rule changes to the pregame tailgates as a result of several injuries and damaged vehicles. In an email from the USD Involved on Oct. 12, the updated rules for the Oct. 17 home game were listed. They included: vehicles and glass are no […]
Tran brings inspiration, optimism to students
A proud alumna of USD, Lena Tran had just gotten back from living in France for the summer and was trying to figure out what she wanted to do. That was when former associate vice president for diversity, Jesús Treviño, approached her in August of 2015 about an opportunity to be a part of a growing team […]
Editorial: Better changes can be made to student tailgate
An email sent out on Oct. 11 by USD Involved announced changes to student tailgating. Among these changes included: no more vehicles, those throwing cans will be arrested and no glass. Why? In an email to The Volante, Doug Wagner, director of student programming and activities, said, “The changes to tailgate rules were made because […]
Photo gallery: Brittany Jessen recognized for 1,000th dig, leadership
As someone who’s been playing volleyball since she was eight years old, USD senior setter Brittany Jessen hasn’t only developed a love for the game, but a love for teamwork and building community. Jessen was recognized for her 1,000th dig in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday during USD’s match against SDSU. She said she didn’t […]
Male cheerleaders the ‘backbone’ of squad
The USD cheer team includes three men, who provide extra strength and voices for the group. The men do a lot of partner stunts, which involve one flyer for each. They’re often back bases, typically the stronger members of the team. “The stunt is made up of four people: the back base, two girls on the […]