2017
Letter to the Editor: I stand with sexual assault victims
To USD victims of sexual assault — I just want to say #metoo. I survived a sexual assault on our campus before USD went D1 and let me tell you, I didn’t report because I didn’t think anyone would protect me over a student-athlete. Just because a victim doesn’t report or is protected by privacy […]
People of the Pack: Jake Louder
Jake Louder is a senior majoring in entrepreneurship. Cheyenne Alexis: When did you start DJing in the Muenster University Center pit lounge? Jake Louder: I started this last year as a junior, right away in the fall. I started a business, actually, my sophomore year in March. A lot of people don’t know that I’m not just […]
Canadian swimmers ‘thankful’ to compete at USD
Three Yotes trekked from Canada to USD for collegiate swimming careers. The accommodations made by the university really helped ease their travel to USD, said senior Kellee Lekavy. “I’m 14 hours north of the border, and so being so far away flights are really expensive. USD said they would accommodate me with the travel, so […]
Death of USD student announced
A USD student passed away Saturday. First-year Kennedy Tomsha, a biology major from Tulare, SD, was involved in a car accident while traveling home over the weekend, according to an email sent to students Saturday afternoon. “Her father wanted everyone to know how much Kennedy loved her family and USD,” the email said. Counseling will […]
Photo gallery: Coyotes hold on after tough test by Omaha
The Coyotes (15-8, 9-2 Summit) were taken to the final set of the match before coming out with a 3-2 win over University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Friday night. After dropping the first set, the Coyotes regrouped and took the next two sets to claim a 2-1 lead. However, they couldn’t close the game out in […]
Town hall discussion on sexual assault planned at USD
USD announced on Twitter Wednesday night that there’ll be a town hall discussion on Nov. 13 regarding sexual assault. Citing a previous Volante article on the recent arrest of two football players on rape charges, the tweet said, “some of our recent comments fell short,” and, “they don’t reflect our values and priorities.” Junior Danny Rambo […]
Political science league hosts annual debate
The College Democrats and College Republicans went head to head in Farber Hall Wednesday night at the annual political science league debate. Health care plans, international relations and the second amendment were all touched on during the debate. Jordan Hanson, a senior political science major; Jaedon Foreman, a sophomore business administration major; and Nick Josko, […]
Sound of USD members describe opportunities, passion for music
Eighty to 90 student musicians play at games, tour to 15 high schools in the region and rehearse more than four hours a week as members of the Sound of USD. Three band students share how being a part of the marching band has impacted their college experiences. Busy, but fun Emily Gillespie, a sophomore […]
Macklemore performs in DakotaDome, meets students at Walmart
It’s not every day that Macklemore walks into the Vermillion Walmart wearing Gucci sunglasses and a fur coat. Macklemore performed in the DakotaDome Tuesday night to a crowd of hundreds. Several hours before his performance, he stopped by Walmart and browsed the seasonal Halloween aisle and the technology section. Two students took their shopping trip […]
Male body image an important discussion in athletics
With hefty schedules and an emphasis on strength, male athletes focus on gaining muscle, staying healthy and maintaining a certain body type. With these expectations comes insecurities and perceptions of body image many male athletes don’t often talk about. Different focuses Josh Sorbe, a sophomore on the swimming/diving team, said the team focuses a lot […]