September 2018
Students respond to Walmart hours cut back
The Vermillion Walmart has cut back from its around-the-clock service and will no longer be open during the night. The store will now be open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Vermillion Walmart’s new hours has created concern for the community and students. Kaitlyn Danielson, a junior majoring in elementary education said the new change […]
Students work to support themselves through college
Many students work throughout their college years and find work opportunities through university resources and the community. Jodie Davis, senior nursing major, who lives off-campus and works part-time in residential dining and does work-study in the Wellness Center. For Davis, working while in school helps pay bills, personal expenses and save up for next semester. […]
University aims to educate students about Sexual Health Month
As September marks Sexual Health Awareness Month, University Housing and Student Health through Sanford Hospital are working to promote awareness for safe sex. University Housing has hosted a number of “Hook Up” presentations for students and is planning more approaches for awareness for the month, and the rest of the academic year. Cody Burgraff, assistant […]
Students providing for students: the Campus Activities Board
Throughout the year there are many events that are provided to students to relieve the stress of the school year. One organization on campus that is led by students focuses on bringing entertainment to campus. The Campus Activity Board is known for their activities they bring to the student body, especially for the main concert […]
Hook Up event engages student conversations on sexual assault
A crowd of students gathered in the Muenster University Center ballroom to learn about sexual assault on Monday and Tuesday during a new university training. The Hook Up event aims to teach students about sexual assault in a way that is beyond the policies and rules surrounding it. Kailin Madinger, a sophomore elementary education and […]
Dean of Students travels abroad with first year USD students
Twelve first-year students jump started their academic year at USD on a 10 day journey through England. Led by Kim Grieve, dean of students and vice president of student services, these students visited Manchester, Liverpool, York, London, Conwy and Wales. This particular faculty-led program was centered around leadership, culture and music. USD has a partnership […]
Franken named new general counsel
Anthony J. Franken has been the named the new general counsel for USD. After visiting USD and meeting staff and students, Franken was selected from three top candidates. Franken, USD alumnus and former chief legal advisor for Gov. Daugaard, will begin work in October. As general counsel, he will advise the university on legal issues and […]
USD Improv Club ready to take on new school year
After their first meeting on Thursday, performance season is in full swing for the USD Improv Club. Every other Tuesday evening, the Improv Club performs in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge. Their first performance was last Tuesday and from there they will continue their regular performances every other week. Parker Oleson, Improv Club president […]
One campus organization promotes creative writing
As the only creative writing and literary student organization on campus, the Vermillion Literary Project (VLP) hosts many events each year and publishes its own annual literary journal. Marcella Remund, the faculty advisor for VLP, said the organization is unique because of the tradition it holds on campus. “We’ve been around since the late 1960s, […]
USD welcomes new coaches in five sports
Five new head coaches are stepping into USD’s athletic department for the 2018-2019 seasons. The coaches spoke to The Volante about how they are settling into their roles within Coyote athletics. Women’s Soccer – Michael Thomas Before coming to USD, Thomas was the associate head coach at Cal State-Fullerton from 2014-17 and head coach at the […]