March 2020
Duffy receives fifth postseason honor
The Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year award presented by Her Hoop Stats is named after a Rapid City, South Dakota native and current assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs. In the awards inaugural season, it goes to another Rapid City native, Ciara Duffy. Duffy is one of four seniors on the No. […]
My creativity is trapped in quarantine
My creativity is trapped in quarantine with the rest of the United States. I know being trapped inside is trying for many and without being dismissive of those who have fallen ill, it’s important to acknowledge the effects of quarantine for the entire population. People like me who use creativity as an outlet from stress […]
USD’s athletic department still evaluating effects of COVID-19
Putting the entire sports world on hold is affecting more than just the athletes on the court. Athletic Department’s around the country are adjusting to their lives at home and are trying to evaluate and plan for the future. USD Athletic Director David Herbster and the rest of USD’s athletic department staff are transitioning to […]
Local pastor connects with congregation online
Having a normal routine is no longer a given. Going grocery shopping, hanging out with friends and worshipping at weekly church services aren’t an option anymore as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop. But Nicole Clade, pastor of Vermillion’s First United Methodist Church, has developed a new daily routine that she is sharing with all […]
2020 is canceled until further notice
I have been living my best life being with my friends — eating tacos and going to class. Never in my wildest dreams did I think there would be a pandemic that limits all of my daily activities and those to come. First it began with my class trip to Italy being canceled, then spring […]
How COVID-19 compares to past pandemics
Correction: The graph and previous version of the article state that the Swine Flu of 2009 caused 151 million deaths, when there were actually 151,700-575,400 death according to the CDC. The Volante regrets this error. COVID-19 first appeared in Wuhan, China in December of 2019. Since then, the disease has spread to more than 600,000 […]
Vermillion sees first case of COVID-19
On Saturday, March 28, Clay County reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual is a 20-30 year old woman who is currently self-quarantining in her home. This individual reported mild symptoms and was tested through Sanford Health Center’s curbside testing site, according to Time Tracy, CEO of Sanford Vermillion Medical Center. The case […]
On-campus food option limited in response to CDC recommendations
USD — following the Center for Disease Control recommendations in regards to COVID-19 — has closed all on-campus restaurants besides University Brew, the convenience stores — Beede Pump and the Coyote Village POD — and residential dining. The Aramark locations remaining open on campus have limited hours and reduced workers present. In an email interview with […]
‘Disappointed, but thankful’: Senior year during the COVID-19 pandemic
Following the official announcement made by USD, graduation has been postponed for the class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic may have ended senior year sooner than expected, but three seniors have decided to look more on the positive side. Isaac Westergaard and Emily Gillespie, senior business administration majors, said they’re making the most out of […]
SGA swears in new officers over zoom conference meeting
The Student Government Association met remotely through USD Zoom conferencing to swear in Abuk Jiel and Carter Larson as president and vice president of the organization on Tuesday. President Jiel and Vice President Larson appointed Carson Sehr as Director of Operations, Aaron Mallinger as Director of Finance and senator Katie Brust as Director of Communications. […]