2021
Climate change’s impact on South Dakota
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, September was the third warmest September on record for North America. The climate of South Dakota is changing and will continue to change in the coming years. The Earth is beginning to see the effects of pumping fossil fuels into the air, and with that, the entire […]
Editorial: Midterms are over, take a break
Whether you are trying to meet new people, survive classes or are just finding it hard to live away from home, college can be difficult for everyone. It can be easy to drown in assignments, projects, papers and other things you have signed up for, but you need to remember to take a break when […]
Environmental Justice
The climate got my attention this summer when I was house-sitting for my parents in Saint Paul. I took the dog out for a walk one afternoon and the sky was extremely hazy with smoke from Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. The smoke stayed with us for a couple of days and it affected […]
USD Symphony Orchestra returns
USD’s Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage this Friday for a full program concert with a variety of musicians and composers. Conductor and Director of the Orchaestra Dr. Luis Viquez, said he is so thankful to be back on stage with musicians. Last year, COVID-19 separated the orchestra by allowing only half of the orchestra […]
Volleyball splits road trip to Omaha, Denver
The Coyotes traveled to Omaha for a match-up with the undefeated Mavericks Thursday night, and took a five-set thriller. Saturday, the Coyotes took the first two sets against the Pioneers, but fell in five sets to Denver. Coyotes 3, Mavericks 2 A 24-kill match for Elizbeth Juhnke led the Coyotes to a 25-17, 23-25, 25-27, […]
Celebrating the “mom friend”
When it comes to going out on the weekend, are you the friend who blacks out, or are you the friend who orders water for your friends at the bar and makes sure everyone gets home safely? Being the token “mom friend” is not an easy job, and it’s often one you take on from […]
Get your flu shot now
We are still fighting against COVID-19, and now we must be able to fight against the upcoming influenza (flu) season. Influenza is one of the leading causes of death every year in the United States. The CDC reported over 49,000 people dying from influenza in 2019, which was the in the top ten leading causes […]
Women’s swim and dive drops dual to Iowa State
The Iowa State Cyclone women’s swim and dive team set two DakotaDome Pool records in a 176-64 win over the Coyotes Saturday in Vermillion. Iowa State’s Winter Craig set a pool record in the 200 butterfly, where Craig swam a 2:20.31 to win the event. The other pool record was in the 400 medley relay, […]
Founders Park construction underway next to Inman House
At the 2021 State of the University Address, University President Sheila Gestring announced the construction of one of USD’s newest projects, the Founder’s Park. Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Brian Limoges is managing the project for the university. In an email interview with The Volante, he said this park will be located next to […]
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“[title of show]” involves audience, breaks the fourth wall
The Department of Theatre hosts their second theatre production of the year, “[title of show],” Oct. 21-24. The musical tells the story of two men writing a musical about two men writing a musical. Assistant Director Jeffrey Larsen said the meta-theatrical show touches on the idea of wanting to create something and be one’s own […]