CBS’ fall TV schedule dominates
The fall television season is in full swing, with new shows featuring big name actors — like Robin Williams, Allison Janney, Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes. After a few weeks into the fall season I believe the fall season has some great shows, CBS having most of them. My favorite new show this season […]
State of women
In part one of this four-week series about women’s issues, The Volante focuses on a report that evaluates South Dakota’s women workforce and its relation to the University of South Dakota. South Dakota received an “F” on a report by The Center for American Progress exploring “The State of Women in America.” The report, released […]
Sewage water backs up hall
Early reports indicate a blockage caused sewage water to back up on the first floor of Mickelson Hall in North Complex Tuesday evening. By 11:30 p.m., the residence hall was operational again. Floors were disinfected and mopped, water was turned back on, all but one bathroom was opened and only two students were displaced, said […]
Alcohol arrests up 96 percent from 2012
When Chrissy Summering, a graduate student, joined the University of South Dakota Support Team last year she had one goal — to help students who get too intoxicated during Dakota Days. Liquor law violations saw the largest increase in the 2012-13 Jeanne Clery Report released Sept. 30 by the university. Alcohol arrests were up 96 […]
Fire chief looking to hire inspector
Education is a key factor in making sure businesses are up to code in regard to fire safety said Richard Draper, Vermillion fire chief. By inspecting Vermillion businesses for fire safety issues, Draper hopes to educate the business owners of potential fire hazards. Improvement though, is something Draper said he is seeking. The Vermillion Fire […]
Enforcement begins for rental housing codes
Editor’s note: The headline of this article has been changed because the rental housing codes are being enforced, not nearing expiration. Health and safety for residents of rental properties is a concern for the City of Vermillion. The city is enforcing changes made by the city council in 2011 after giving landlords time to bring […]
Influence of shutdown varies on campus
Students at the University of South Dakota will not see a direct impact from the partial shutdown the United States federal government is experiencing, as day-to-day operations of the university are state and tuition funded. “There is no immediate impact on (South Dakota Board of Regents institutions),” said Janelle Toman, director of communications for South […]
How the federal government shutdown affects USD, South Dakota
The federal government shut down Tuesday for the first time in 17 years after the U.S. Congress failed to approve a bill to fund the government for the next fiscal year. The shutdown is not expected to directly affect University of South Dakota operations. How Government Shutdown Affects USD The U.S. Department of Education will […]
Monks create mandala
The Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery are on the campus of the University of South Dakota through Sept. 27. The monks are crafting a “sand mandala” in the atrium of the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are also giving lectures to classes this […]
Unofficial partnership benefits county EMS, university students
Merritt Groh is one of eight students from the University of South Dakota volunteering for the Vermillion-Clay County Ambulance Department. Vermillion’s ambulance department responds to approximately 800 calls per year, and is staffed 24 hours a day with two ambulances on duty at all times. About half of the roster is made up of university […]