2018
T.V. trivia night packs Varsity
The Varsity Pub was packed with USD students and Vermillion community members on Thursday night for “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” themed trivia. This event was organized by the USD Dakotathon, which is a yearlong fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. The organization estimated they raised over $700 that night. Students made teams of four […]
Editorial: Senate Bill 103 is redundant, misinformed, misses the mark
Recently, Sen. Stace Nelson, R-Fulton, introduced Senate Bill 103 into the state legislature. The bill aims to prevent undocumented students from attending state institutions of higher learning, or receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. In an interview with The Volante, Sen. Nelson referenced an article in the Argus Leader in which there were admissions from Scott Pohlson, vice president […]
USD continues to provide great opportunities
I enjoyed giving tours to prospective students on scholarship recognition day. Taking the sharpest and brightest students in the region around our university was a great experience. Getting to know them and their dreams reminded me of my days in high school, thinking about where I wanted to go to college. It got me thinking – […]
Sister athletes reflect on playing for USD
While some athletes find their team relationships like family, several members of the women’s basketball team find that sisterhood to be legitimate. Allison and Monica Arens and Ciara and Caitlin Duffy are sisters on the women’s basketball team who have been playing together for as long as they can remember. Running in the family The Arens family […]
Review: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” clean and pressed
David Soren’s “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” is an animated tale full of potty jokes and fart humor, as well as vibrant and fantastic animation that honors the source material. With a flair for the childish that will delight any fans of the books, the movie dives headfirst into immaturity with relish. The “Captain […]
Sleep, healthy food and exercise are simple ways to relieve stress
College is a hive that’s filled with stress. Every day, there’s something new for students to worry about or overthink. There are multiple ways to reduce or manage stress that students should be aware of, such as regulating their sleep patterns, eating healthy and exercising. “When the cat’s away, the mice will play,” is a […]
Track & field team looks forward to defending titles
With the addition of one of the biggest recruitment classes to date, the Coyotes look to defend several individual titles and send as many athletes as possible to the NCAA tournaments as they start the indoor track and field season. They kicked the season off in Iowa on Jan. 13 where the team had several top five […]
Streveler reflects on football season, being a Walter Payton finalist
After quarterback Chris Streveler was voted the Missouri Valley Conference’s offensive player of the year and broke the conference’s single-season record for passing yards, he nearly added another accolade to his college career. Streveler was named the runner-up for the Walter Payton Award on Jan. 5 behind Sam Houston State quarterback, Jeremiah Briscoe. The award […]
Ciara Duffy recognized as one of NCAA’s ‘Starting Five’
Sophomore guard Ciara Duffy’s determination on and off the court has earned her national recognition. Earlier this month, Duffy won a Twitter poll recognizing her as one of the NCAA’s Starting Five top women’s basketball players in the nation. Sophomore guard Madison McKeever said Duffy’s versatility makes her a valuable teammate. “She’s a type of player that […]
Coyote basketball teams see loss and win at Denver
At a double-header in Denver Colorado the Coyote basketball teams walked away with a win and a loss. Women’s basketball The women’s team played first at 2 p.m., beating the Denver Pioneers 82-60. The women remain undefeated in the Summit League, and currently sit at a number one ranking. Top scorers for the women’s team […]