Don’t settle for just anyone
Being a single, focused student, I am quite content in saying that I’m not in college to get my MRS degree — finding a husband while you’re in school. Despite a few flings here and there, I have not been in a serious, steady relationship since high school. Now you may be thinking, ‘Why is […]
Acapella group experiences first year as student organization
Instead of a piece of playground equipment, Swing Set at the University of South Dakota means the collection of 10 students majoring in everything from music to medical biology coming together to form the university’s student-run acapella group. Hannah Lambertz, a junior vocal performance major and co-director of the group, said this was Swing Set’s first year […]
Programs combat neglect
Most late-night ice cream runs made by University of South Dakota students don’t end with a coloring session at the Vermillion Police Department with three young children. Junior Kate Turner, who is also The Volante’s advertising manager, had a “relatively strange” evening last October with a friend, who asked not to be identified. Shortly after […]
Students lack respect for professors
“We never had that back when I was growing up.” How many times have you heard one of your grandparents, teachers or anyone older than you say that? This generation is accustomed to many privileges the generation before us were not provided with. Throughout all of the changes our society has gone through, from even […]
Faculty seminars provide insight to industry innovation
Every Friday since the fall 2011 semester, faculty and students gather in Lee Med 107 for a presentation given by a visiting scientist as part of the Faculty Seminar Series that the department comes together to provide. Lisa Moore, assistant professor at the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, organizes a […]
Bill would nullify texting while driving ban in city
A bill examining local government control over banning texting while driving was introduced by South Dakota Speaker of the House Brian Gosch during the 86th S.D. Legislative session. If passed, House Bill 1177 would invalidate any city ordinance illegalizing any form of inattentive driving. Seven cities in South Dakota — including Vermillion — currently have […]
REPORTER NOTES: Republican Press Conference
Please note: These are not all direct quotes, but a paraphrased version of the press conference. Republican Press Conference – Senator Timothy Rave, Senate Majority Leader – Senator Dan Lederman, Asst. Senate Majority Leader – Representative Justin Cronen, Asst. House Majority Leader – Representative David Lust, House Majority Leader Lust: Everything we do on the […]
REPORTER NOTES: Democratic Press Conference
Please note: These are not all direct quotes, but a paraphrased version of the press conference. Democratic Press Conference: – Senator Billy Sutton – Senate Asst. Minority Leader – Representative Julie Bartling – House Asst. Minority Leader – Senator Jason Frerichs – Senate Minority Leader – Representative Bernie Hunhoff – House Minority Leader Hunoff- – […]
Students engage in MLK Day of Service
University of South Dakota students teamed up with the Center for Academic Engagement to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service that took place Monday as part of the annual Keeping the Dream Alive events. The volunteers split up into groups to do different projects involving 17 community partners in Vermillion and […]
Schroeder: No hair, don’t care
As a hair stylist shaved Christina Schroeder’s waist-length hair, never once did she stop smiling. She said the moment was surreal — as if it wasn’t truly happening. “No hair, don’t care,” Schroeder said. Along with Schroeder, 127 participants donated their hair at Shavetober Oct. 31, an event she organized to raise awareness for pediatric […]