2019
Liz Skye unbottles stories of MMIWG2 with ceramics project
Art comes naturally to Liz Skye. Whether she’s creating ceramics, painting or reciting her original spoken word, “art is synonymous with life.” Skye is an indigenous woman from Sioux Falls, S.D. who grew up in Wisconsin. She is a senior studio art major with an emphasis in ceramics at USD. She said she’s been interested […]
Track and Field breaks two school record at Nebraska Tune-up
The Coyote track and field team competed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Feb. 15 for their final meet before the Indoor Summit League Championships next weekend. Two school records were broken during the meet. Senior Ethan Fenchel bested his previous record in the weight throw, which landed at 11 feet and ¾ inches. Fenchel placed […]
Professor bands rock around campus
When class is out, most students assume professors go home to their families or spend time planning and grading. However, some USD professors are in bands. Two professor bands, Beard and Blue Ruins, both showed off their musical stylings at concerts last weekend. Beard Beard is an alternative-rock band made up of lead guitarist Jacob […]
USD athletics hires new director of video production
USD athletics welcomed their new director of video production, Kelsey Bathke, to the program on Jan. 31. Bathke spent the last three years at the University of Maryland as a production assistant and then assistant director of video production. Before Maryland, Bathke graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2015, creating content for their women’s […]
Sheila Gestring inaugurated as USD’s 18th president
The University of South Dakota celebrated the inauguration of its 18th president, Sheila K. Gestring, in Aalfs Auditorium Wednesday afternoon. In her inaugural address, Gestring spoke of the first students of USD, the Discovery District in Sioux Falls and the importance of Liberal Arts education. “All of us who have dedicated our lives to education […]
Senate Bill 122 moves past committee hearing, colleges concerned
The South Dakota Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 122 to the Senate floor on Tuesday. SB 122 will “restrict the enactment of policies governing the possession of firearms at a public institution of higher education.” Essentially, if passed, this bill will forbid the Board of Regents, South Dakota Board of Technical Education or […]
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. […]