2019
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 […]
USD transitions to new program, schedules student registration for March 18
Starting in March 2019, a new platform called Banner will replace the current service of WebAdvisor. Banner, a self-service program, will allow students to access all of their information including class registration, financial aid and finances. Implementation and Launching Process The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the implementation of the new student information system in […]
South Dakota legislature proposes mandatory passing of citizenship test
The South Dakota House of Representatives currently has two bills in discussion that would require both high school and college students to take the United States Citizenship test prior to graduation. House Bill 1066 will require high school students to pass the civics test, while HB 1087 will not only require college students to pass […]
It’s time Hollywood went totally gay
In a recent interview with Gay Times, former Kyle XY star Matt Dallas spoke out about Hollywood producers encouraging him not to come out as gay because he “could not be successful if you were openly gay in the entertainment industry.” This is striking for a number of reasons. Queer characters are slowly becoming a staple […]
USD First Family adapts to new home environment
USD President Sheila Gestring and her family moved into the renovated Inman House after Christmas. The main floor of the house was open to the public for the third time in a tour sponsored by First Dakota Title. Earlier this year, the Gestrings hosted a holiday party and a dinner at the house. Brian Limoges, […]