November 2017
Letter: Dialogue surrounding sexual assault must adjust
Fellow campus community, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel After recent reports of rape involving USD students, our campus community has an opportunity to reflect on our response and discussions about it. Infamous defendants, like […]
Morgan’s Mix: New music venue in Sioux City The Ox open to all ages
A new DIY house venue in Sioux City called The Ox has opened its doors to music lovers of all ages. The Ox was started by Kendall Motl, a Sioux City resident. She said she started the venue in her home so more kids could be included in the music scene instead of having to go […]
Player of the Pack: Megan Billington
Megan Billington is a junior on the cross country team majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: What was the experience of running at Regionals like? How do you feel about your performance? MB: It was a really rewarding experience to be part of the USD team that placed the highest that we ever have […]
Hobbies outside of sports important to student-athletes
While the strength and agility of student-athletes are regularly seen by fans during games and competitions, their other skills are often not as well known. The Volante talked with three student-athletes to learn more about their hobbies behind the scenes. Sculpting Makenzie Burmeister, a junior midfielder on the soccer team, spends most of her free time sculpting. […]
Coyotes win big in home opener
After getting the first action of the season in an exhibition match over the Sioux Falls Cougars on Nov. 4, the Coyotes held their momentum into their true season opener against the Mayville State Comets Saturday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes started off strong with an early 10-2 lead and never […]
Student ambassadors prepare for Fall Open House
The Fall Open House, Nov. 18, will enlist about 40 ambassadors for tours to recruit high school students to USD. Ashlin Peitzmeier, the campus coordinator for the office of admissions, said there are typically seven tours each weekday. Shaniah Koops, the student ambassadors president, said about 220 families and potential students came to Fall Day last […]
Coyote volleyball falls to Denver in overtime
Though the Coyote women held on for two sets against the Denver Pioneers, they fell behind during the fifth and final set and lost 3-2 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday night. The volleyball team’s final home game Friday night started by honoring the four seniors on the team: Raquel West, Meagan Kerns, Kelly […]
Being an introvert in college has its benefits
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an introverted student. I used to think introversion was a weakness, but I’ve come to realize that it’s an asset. I’m doing better in school, I’m making friends and I don’t really go out except to work or for the occasional fast food run. It gives […]
Video & photo gallery: Spectrum drag show features new performers
This year’s drag show saw an increase in student performers and a significant spike in attendance. Four out of the show’s nine performers were USD students, and more than 400 people attended the event. Spectrum’s biannual drag show was held in the Muenster University Center ballroom Wednesday night. Junior Nate Keane, also known by his stage […]
New organization founded to represent Nepalese culture
The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) was formed earlier this semester to celebrate events and create a welcoming environment to the increasing numbers of Nepalese students at USD. Chandra Karki, NSA’s president and a senior chemistry major, planned Dashain, the group’s first event on campus. He traveled to Miami in late September to learn about how […]