Chamber Singers spread songs through South Dakota
The Chamber Singers is a vocal ensemble at USD, and over spring break, this group traveled around South Dakota and Iowa. The conductor of Chamber Singers David Holdhusen traveled along with the band. During an email interview with The Volante, Holdhusen said the whole tour was his favorite part. “Really, just the tour, in general, […]
The Caribbean Coyotes celebrate Mardi Gras
On Mardi Gras, the University of South Dakota bands celebrated with a performance in the fine arts building. The USD steel band named the Caribbean Coyotes and USD’s Jazz Band performed. Dr. Darin Wadley directs both of these bands. “Mardi Gras is a worldwide celebration,” Wadley said. “In Trinidad, it is their main steel band […]
USD dance team prepares next generation of collegiate dancers
Last Sunday, the USD dance team welcomed some new faces to campus and taught them some dance moves. The team held a dance clinic where high school students would have the opportunity to learn and practice a new dance for their upcoming tryouts. Head coach Emily Chiarello said these clinics give an insight into what […]
Around the World with International Club
The International Club holds Around the World Wednesdays where different countries are presented to students and staff. On Jan. 26, the countries that were being presented were all from South Asia. Daphne Navarro, the marketing director for the International Club, said it’s important to learn about other cultures. “It’s important to share culture,” Navarro said. […]
Staff shortages and less hours throughout Vermillion
With COVID-19 cases rising, more people and places are trying to adapt. A common concern for the city of Vermillion is staff shortages amongst businesses. Nate Welch, the president and CEO of the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC), said he notices this common occurrence throughout Vermillion. “We have seen a workforce shortage in […]
USD Concert Band and Symphonic Band Perform Together
The University of South Dakota Concert Band and Symphonic Band have been practicing for many months for their Concert Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Aalfs Auditorium. The Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be performing many different pieces throughout the night and will come together to perform. The bands hope to represent all of […]
Vermillion Rotary Club and the Community
The Vermillion Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon inside the Al Neuharth Media Center. The Vermillion chapter is one of almost 5,000 clubs that are a part of Rotary International. “We meet weekly to have informational sessions with different things that impact the community,” Rotarian and club president Nick Oyen said. “What we do […]
Dance and Cheers Upcoming Season
After having to film their in-game performances prior to action last season, the USD spirit squads take the field in front of fans again this season. “To be able to see such a huge crowd come out and support the Coyotes each game is unreal,” first-year cheerleader Meghan DeLozier said. After not getting the normal […]
Acclaimed Authors come to USD Writer’s Conference
The 12th Biennial John R. Milton Writers’Conference is being held from Sept. 16-18 here at USD. This year’s keynote author is Mary Gaitskill, who wrote the novels, “The Mare” and “Veronica,” which were both nominated for the National Critics Circle Award and Los Angeles Times Book Award in 2005. Other featured authors include John Domini, […]