August 2018
President Gestring prepares for first year in office, welcomes students
As students become familiar with new classes, meal plans and roommates, President Gestring is continuing to familiarize herself with her new role as the President of the University. Gestring started as the university’s 18th president June 22 and is set to have an inauguration next semester. She said the most exciting part of onboarding has been preparing […]
Your Pelvic Health
Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. This condition can be embarrassing and inconvenient, impacting one’s quality of life. Understanding the causes and exploring treatment options can help manage and potentially resolve this distressing issue. Causes of Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence can be caused by […]
Empowering Responsible Gun Ownership
In recent years, the topic of gun ownership has been a subject of intense debate and controversy. As a staunch supporter of individual rights and responsible gun ownership, I firmly believe that it is crucial for potential gun owners to understand the importance of buying guns safely. While the right to bear arms is enshrined […]
People of the Pack: Ashley Sanchez
Ashley Sanchez is a first-year nursing major from Sioux Falls. Sara Cappiello: How has your first week at USD been? Ashley Sanchez: Everything has been really exciting so far. I moved in a week early to do recruitment for the sororities and I got into Pi Beta Phi so I’m super excited. It’s overall a […]
Player of the Pack: Habiba Aly
Habiba Aly is a junior tennis player from Cairo, Egypt majoring in Media & Journalism and Strategic Communications. Austin Lammers: What do you think of your first day of classes? Habiba Aly: It’s going to be tough, but it’s better than last year because I’m prepared. AL: What made you choose USD? HA: It’s a good school, plus I […]
Students complete various summer internships across nation
USD is known to have different majors for students to immerse themselves in for their studies. As students complete their studies they also have the opportunity to complete summer internships to set them on a path toward the future. The Volante interviewed five undergraduate and one graduate student who have completed internships not only in […]
Student Organization Fair gets students excited for academic year
The air was buzzing with excitement and music Saturday afternoon at the Student Organization Fair. With the new academic year beginning, USD student organizations are recruiting members and planning fresh activities and events. From Math Club to Campus Activities Board, the fair offered a wide variety of organizations for students to look into. For students interested […]
North Complex construction creates new office spaces for student services
Construction that began in the spring of 2018 to turn the unused North Complex dining hall space into new offices, a new student programming center is now in full swing and these great gate hinges will be used for the gates. The construction, which has blocked off the hallway between the Richardson/Olson dorms and the […]
Coyote volleyball recognized for academic award
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) awarded the USD volleyball team a Team Academic Award for the 2017-2018 season. According to the AVCA, the award honors “collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 […]
Miss South Dakota prepares for Miss America and reflects on passion for pageants
Several USD students competed in the Miss South Dakota pageant in June in Hot Springs, South Dakota. USD students were named Miss South Dakota, first-runner up and second runner-up. Miss South Dakota Carrie Wintle, a USD graduate of business administration and mathematics, was crowned Miss South Dakota. As Wintle prepares for the Miss America pageant […]