December 2017
Be grateful this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important for students to realize all the things they already have and to think about what they’re grateful for. Often during the winter season the mindset gears toward wanting. Whether it’s wanting the latest gadgets, clothes, makeup, etc., many people seem to have their wants on their minds. The […]
Rasmussen ‘one of the best liberos in the league’
Rise. That was the Coyote volleyball motto for the 2017 season. Sophomore defensive specialist Anne Rasmussen did just that, ending the season with 569 digs and racking up a season-high 41 digs against Denver. Head coach Leanne Williamson said this year was Rasmussen’s biggest year of growth. “She was put into a role that forced […]
Photo gallery: Coyotes top Bulldogs 93-65
The Coyote men’s basketball team upset the Drake Bulldogs in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Wednesday night.buy grifulvin online https://redemperorcbd.com/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/grifulvin.html no prescription The Bulldogs came close a few times in the first half, even surpassing the Coyotes a few times, but USD pushed through the first half with a four-point lead, 47-43. The Coyotes came back […]
Player of the Pack: Kristina Susak
Kristina Susak is a junior majoring in kinesiology and psychology on the volleyball team. Molly Schiermeyer: How did it feel to play in the conference tournament so close to home? KS: Playing in Denver for the conference tournament has been a great experience. To some extent, we often have a home court advantage because of […]
Honors student conducts dementia research for thesis
To honors student Christian Pollema, his thesis is more than just a graduation requirement — it’s a way to give back. Pollema, a junior studying biology and communication studies, conducted 15 interviews this summer to understand how caregivers work with dementia patients. He asked what they did on a daily basis and what communication strategies they […]
Music performance students share recital, love for music
Two USD students played in a joint music recital this weekend. Senior Marty Balmer and first-year Nicole Santos, who play violin and piano, respectively, performed in Farber Hall Saturday afternoon.buy augmentin online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/augmentin.html no prescription Marty Balmer Balmer started playing violin at age five. He said he quickly realized it was his passion. “I think […]
Condoms update: Q&A with John Howe
Condom dispensers were first placed in North Complex last semester. The Volante asked John Howe, associate dean of student services, about condoms in North Complex, their price and how often they’re replaced. Devin Martin: How many condoms were used this past semester at North Complex, Burgess/Norton? John Howe: I don’t know if there was ever an inventory […]
Van Goor reflects on USD athletics, being ‘Voice of the Coyotes’
Dubbed the “Voice of the Coyotes” for seven years, Joe Van Goor has made an imprint in Coyote athletics. Van Goor works as a contracted announcer for Learfield, and works part-time for the flagship stations KVHT and and ESPN radio 15.70. Van Goor announces for men’s basketball and football. His other duties at Learfield include […]
USD student wins $100,000 in tuition from Dr. Pepper challenge
Sawyer Stevens, a junior medical biology major, received a check for $100,000 in tuition after winning the Dr. Pepper challenge at the Big Ten championship game Saturday night. Stevens heard about the scholarship through an ad on a website. He said he’s thankful for the scholarship so he doesn’t have to worry about paying for […]
Mooney named to preseason watch list
After an explosive sophomore season, junior guard Matt Mooney has been named to the Lou Henson Award Preseason Watch List. This award, for mid-major Division I NCAA men’s basketball players, will be announced at the NCAA Division I national championships in April. Mooney joins Summit League players Mike Daum of SDSU and John Konchar of […]