2021
Editorial: Back to normal, for now
Welcome back, Coyotes. The 2021-22 school year is underway, and we are already seeing some changes around campus. One week into the semester and students from previous years can see the difference on campus. There are so many students walking between classes, mask mandates and social distancing are not being enforced and most classes are […]
Pineapple belongs on pizza and nobody can change my mind
There has been a huge debate about whether pineapple should be on pizza or not. Pineapple will always belong on pizza. Baked pineapple is delicious. When you bite through it, its juicy sweetness envelops your mouth. The soft, juicy textures pair well with a flatbread pizza’s crunchiness. Some people say pineapple shouldn’t be on pizza […]
USD freshman parents help on move in day
Editor’s Note: This article was written by The Volante’s news editor Maddilynn Kallsen and The Volante’s photo editor Sydney Johnson. With new students beginning new chapters of their lives at USD, families of the incoming students will also start a new chapter by having one less constant in their own home. “My parents have mixed […]
My Journey with Car Servicing Shops: A Personal Experience
As a car owner, I have had my fair share of experiences with different car servicing shops. Each shop has its own unique qualities, from the level of expertise to customer service and overall satisfaction. In this article, I will share my personal journey and insights gained from visiting various car servicing shops, and how […]
Always Standing
As an educator, spending long hours on my feet is part of the job description. However, along with the satisfaction of imparting knowledge comes the discomfort of dealing with varicose veins. These tiny, web-like veins that appear on the legs can be unsightly and, at times, painful. Over the years, I’ve learned a few strategies […]
Remembering and looking forward to Olympic history
With the previously postponed Tokyo Olympic Games now complete, and the Winter Olympics in Beijing opening less than six months after the Tokyo closing ceremonies, the Olympics are about to re-emerge into global thought in an abnormal and exceptional way. This unique circumstance was foreseen by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in early 2020. […]
Editorial: Celebrate, Class of 2021
Dear Class of 2021, Nothing about your senior year was normal. COVID-19 changed so much of the way the school and world operates, but you did it, and if this last year has taught us anything, it’s that we can overcome anything. For the last year, it has been a world of adapting to a […]
SGA President, Vice President reflect on semester, look forward to fall
A month and a half into Ally Feiner and Katie Brust’s terms as Student Government Association President and Vice President, respectively, Feiner said the past few weeks have gone well. Currently, SGA is in the middle of budget season. In general, many student organizations weren’t able to achieve past utilization rates due to the pandemic, […]
USD professors prepare for fall semester
Just like students, USD professors have adapted to the changing year, involving hybrid and distanced instruction as the pandemic has played out, and are preparing to come back to campus normally next fall. Lori Costello, USD assistant professor, said this past year has been tough. These past two and a half semesters, more students have […]
Northern Plains Indian Artist in Residence brings culture to Vermillion community
The University of South Dakota Art Galleries announced the 2021 Northern Plains Indian Artist in Residence (NPIAR) to be USD alumna Reyna Hernandez, member of Yankton Sioux tribe. The NPIAR is part of the USD Contemporary Native Arts Program. The NPIAR program supports emerging and mid-career Native artists with integrating new media and technologies with […]