VIDEO: Tiospaye Student Council holds 45th annual Wacipi
Wacipi from The Volante on Vimeo. Jingle dresses, vendors and dancing took place at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday and Sunday for the 45th annual Wacipi. The theme of the Wacipi was “We All Walk on a Red Road.” Selena Olvera, a sophomore studying Native American studies, said the event is important to her. […]
VIDEO: African Student Night showcases solidarity, uniqueness
Singing, dancing and dining took place in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Sunday night at the African Student Association’s (ASA) African Night. African Night is an annual event held by ASA and was split into three parts — performances, dinner and more performances. Former ASA President Prosper Zongo said solidarity was an important part of the event. […]
Sound of USD students dedicate time, hard work to music
Passion, dedication and persistence are core values for the Sound of USD members. The Sound of USD includes about 100 students who all enjoy what they do: showcasing music for the USD community. This enthusiasm can be seen through the marching band and the pep band, both of which are groups under the umbrella of […]
What to do if you’re stuck at home over spring break
Couldn’t afford that $750 airfare to go to Mexico for spring break? Can’t afford to take a road trip across the country that you’ve always wanted to do? Like you, I will be trapped at home for one week with nothing to do. I’ll be with my family who hasn’t seen me for two months, and they […]
Students and faculty react to SGA sanctuary campus resolution
USD’s Student Government Association has recently been debating a resolution that, as it was originally written, supported making USD a ‘sanctuary campus,’ which wouldn’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officers in deportation proceedings. The resolution, which is currently in the SGA state and local committee, has since had its sanctuary campus language removed, and currently is […]
USD students voice their opinions of IM 22
UPDATE – South Dakota Senate members voted to approve House Bill 1069 to repeal IM 22 with a vote of 27 to 8, on Wednesday night. The approval of HB 1069 disappointed supporters of Represent South Dakota, Doug Kronaizl, a spokesperson and field organizer of the organization, said. “It is a totally disrespectful and unnecessary […]
Law school professor seen as ‘asset’ to students, Indian law
USD law professor Frank Pommersheim, who recently received the Distinguished Achievement for the Humanities from the South Dakota Humanities Council in November, has been teaching Indian law at USD since 1984. While this is one of many awards Pommersheim has received, he’s known best on campus for his engaging teaching style and passion for Indian […]
‘Yotes Against Hate’ talk options following election
The election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States has elicited a response of fear and anger from some USD students, leading to the creation of a group called “Yotes Against Hate” The group met in the Center for Diversity & Community Monday night to discuss ways to educate other students […]
USD student acts as campaign manager for statehouse candidate
For one USD student, this year’s election was more than voicing her support for a particular candidate. Chelsea Gilbertson, a senior criminal justice and political science major, worked long hours to try to propel local statehouse candidate Mark Winegar into office. Gilbertson started at USD as an accounting major, but then noticed that she would […]
International students share experiences at USD, offer insight into recruiting strategy
Nervous thoughts were going through first-year foreign exchange student Subharaj Pal’s mind as he pictured what his life might be like in the United States. What kind of people would be there? What conditions would society be like? Pal said it was by realizing all people are the same that helped ease his nerves from […]