September 20, 2021
Cultural Wellness Coalition starts year with “Back Outside” kickoff event
The Cultural Wellness Coalition (CWC) is a new organization on campus that strives to include all students and teach them about different cultures through events like movie nights. In an email interview with The Volante, junior Media & Journalism major Kayla Saleem said that the CWC was started last year after the murder of George Floyd. “We […]
Rachel Review: Chicago Party Aunt fails to stand out
Netflix and adult animated comedy is a mixed bag. There are shows like “BoJack Horseman” that are groundbreaking, and then there are shows like “Big Mouth” which leave everyone questioning if it really should have been animated. Both are watchable and memorable, but with Netflix’s new show “Chicago Party Aunt,” there is barely any real […]
USD football downs Cal Poly 48-14
The USD Coyote football team won their first road game of the 2021 season in dominating fashion. USD defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 48-14 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The scoring came quickly for the Coyotes who scored on all seven of their first half drives. On the team’s first offensive possession, Mike […]
Making the best of a year off
Last year was full of changes, and one Coyote faced many obstacles to get where he is this year. USD Basketball player Hunter Goodrick was not seen on the hardwood last season because of COVID-19. Goodrick decided to stay home amidst the pandemic. “I just thought with the whole COVID situation, it would just be best […]
COVID-19 anti-vaccine culture and its consequences
While many students and young people in South Dakota laugh and brush off the idea of ever getting COVID-19 and the possible implications, more and more young people die every day of the disease. Yet virtually 0% of the nearly 1,700 people dying every day are currently vaccinated. Despite all of this, people still fight […]
“Fun Home” spotlights LGBTQ, women playwriters
The USD Department of Theatre presents “Fun Home” as their upcoming production based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, focusing on her experience with going to college, coming of age and coming out of the closet. “Fun Home” will premiere Sept. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept 26 at 2 p.m. in the Knutson Theatre. Department […]
USD ranks best in the Dakotas for second consecutive year
USD was ranked the highest of all universities in North and South Dakota for the second consecutive time in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s “Best National Universities” list early this month. USD ranked number 239, 10 spots higher than its place on last year’s list. USD has been ranked as one of the […]
Dance and Cheers Upcoming Season
After having to film their in-game performances prior to action last season, the USD spirit squads take the field in front of fans again this season. “To be able to see such a huge crowd come out and support the Coyotes each game is unreal,” first-year cheerleader Meghan DeLozier said. After not getting the normal […]
Editorial: Smartphones are toxic to the environment
Once again, Apple has another iPhone coming out, but is it really necessary? There used to be a need to upgrade your phone every few years. New phones allowed you to use the internet instead of just calling and texting other people. Now, there isn’t a need to buy a new phone every year. Most […]
Fall is the superior season
Each year comes with four different seasons. In South Dakota, those seasons change drastically, but fall is by far the best. Fall is the season of harvest and change. The leaves are changing colors and falling. Every step you take makes a nice, crisp crunch. It makes you think about how time has changed in […]