October 2019
In the Loop: Knitting club sew and tell
Every Wednesday afternoon, a corner in the Vermillion Public Library fills up with bubbly conversation and knitting needles. The Vermillion Knitting Club is not a club for old ladies who find solace in peace and quiet; these women are vibrant and colorful, just like their fabrics and yarns. “It’s more of a social club than […]
Despite Dome renovations, USD seeing rise in fall sports revenue
When the university announced the decision to dish $26.3 million into DakotaDome renovations and 3G Pitch Resurfacing last October, the fall 2019 season became one that required sacrifice. In many ways, it has. The Dome’s normal 10,000-seat capacity is halved, ticket demand among both students and fans increased and every game day, the cheers of […]
SGA discusses theater department, electronic scooters
Larry Schou, the Dean of the Fine Arts Department, spoke at Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting to inform Senate on how the department has used its funding. “I would say three quarters of it is health and safety,” Schou said. The money is partially being used to purchase new wood for theater sets. The wood […]
Siblings make you a better person
Growing up in a full household has definitely shaped me into the individual I am today. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to experience the highs and lows of having siblings. In my household, there are six children: four girls and two boys. I come in at number five, but I had four sweet years being the […]
Pi Beta Phi, Lambda Chi Alpha haunted house to take place next week
Pi Beta Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha are hosting their annual haunted house on Oct. 24 and 25 with their theme being hospital and insane asylums this year. The haunted house is a fundraising event for Lamdba Chi Alpha and Pi Beta Phi. The event’s proceeds are split between Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Beta […]
Medical School Dean receives prestigious women’s advancement award
The Dean of USD Stanford School of Medicine has been named the 2019-2020 recipient for the Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell Award for Outstanding Contributions to Advancing the Careers of Women in Medicine. The national award is presented by the American College of Physicians. Mary Nettleman has been the dean of the medical school since 2012 […]
USD men look to improve with strengthened roster
Heading into his second year, USD men’s basketball coach Todd Lee is looking to take the next step. Following a 13-17 record in the 2018-2019 season, Lee said, at USD basketball media day on Tuesday, a 2019-20 season that doesn’t end in a bid to the NCAA tournament will be a disappointment. With a healthy […]
Have or need dress or winter clothes? These student two organizations are hosting donation bins
Two organizations are hosting clothing drives to help students prepare for job interviews and the cooler weather. Career Ambassadors is holding a professional clothing drive; the Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) is holding a coat and winter clothing drive. Both organizations have set up bins in various buildings around campus to collect the clothing. buy […]
Plain White T’s concert receives positive reaction
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) fall concert performed by the Plain White T’s took place last Thursday, and the production went smoothly, according to CAB President Kelsey Berger. “Overall, the concert went well,” Berger said in an email interview with the Volante. “All three bands that performed were high energy and interacted with the crowd; […]
Welsh rugby coach excited with team
The game of rugby has taken USD women’s coach Bryn Chivers across the globe. He’s coached two different national teams for a total of nine years. But, if you ask him, he likes where he’s at in Vermillion, coaching a team of rugby players new to the game. “I am enjoying coaching a team that […]