February 2019
People of the Pack: Kyra Lunde
Kyra Lunde is a sophomore majoring in chemistry from Hartford, S.D. Ali Boysen: What do you do on Valentine’s Day? Kyra Lunde: Nothing really. This year I’m planning on just hanging out in my room and studying because I have an exam the next morning. Even when I was in a relationship, we didn’t really […]
Inkpa Mani talks indigenous people, activism and everything art
Editor’s Note: The Volante staff updated this article as of March 25, 2022 in order to correct misinformation presented in 2019. Social activist. Contemporary Dakotan artist. Teen Vogue feature. Inkpa Mani’s framework is on contemporary Native issues with social activism and community-based art practice. “Things that are mainly in the sphere of Dakota people,” Mani […]
Bilington Breaks Record as Coyotes Split Between Two Meets
Senior Megan Billington became the fastest women’s 5,000-meter runner is USD history as the Coyotes split between meets at SDSU and the University of Arkansas over the weekend. Billington finished the race in 16:30.19, beating the previous record from 2015 of 16:31.95 held by Amber Eichkorn. The time is also a 16-second personal best for […]
Award shows shouldn’t be rewarded
With a new year comes the next batch of award shows. Things start off with the Golden Globes, followed a few weeks later by the Grammy’s, and then the Oscars roll around late February. Musicians, actors, directors, and all sorts of show-biz types dress up in overly expensive outfits, some easily costing more than $100,000. […]
High school scholarship recipients visit USD for Top Scholars Day
The day honoring first-year scholarship recipients experienced changes this year. Typically, Top Scholars Day was held on a Saturday, but this year the event was on Friday, Feb. 1. Additionally, the program added aspects of Admitted Student Day, so students attending Top Scholars Day wouldn’t need to attend two separate events. Mark Petty, dean of […]
Inside a distance runner’s mind: Q&A with Eldon Warner
Running any sort of distance isn’t something that excites the general population. However, senior distance runner, Eldon Warner, has been doing it for years and sat down with The Volante to talk about his mental and physical preparation process. Rachel Newville: How do you prepare when you are getting ready to practice? Eldon Warner: Distance […]
John and Tommy Vining: Brotherhood on the golf course
The Coyote men’s golf coach John Vining graduated from USD in 2013, and now his brother, senior Tommy Vining, is leading the team to a Summit League Championship. John Vining took the job as the head coach of the men’s team in the July 2018 after five seasons as an assistant to the men’s and […]
South Dakota finishes 8th, surpasses Fort Wayne in Martin Downs Collegiate
South Dakota’s golf team concluded the Martin Downs Collegiate on Tuesday with an eighth place finish out of 13 teams. The team posted 890 shots and a 26-over-par score. South Dakota and Purdue Fort Wayne were the only Summit League schools at the tournament. While the Coyotes trailed Fort Wayne by two strokes prior to […]
Heart Health tips for National Heart Disease Awareness Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, according to the Center for Disease Control and Preventions. February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, and Heather Kleeman, with Sanford Health, said it’s important for students to take preventative measures in their 20s and 30s to avoid getting heart disease later in […]
Two campus couples reflect for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day as two student couples reflect on their relationships. Courtney Stodola and Austin Simmons Austin Simmons and Courtney Stodola are both redshirt juniors; they are majoring in physical education and business administration, respectively. Simmons plays for the USD football team, and Stodola is a soccer player. The couple […]