Students hope to jumpstart campus recycling program
A group of USD students is hoping the results of a sustainablity survey will spark more of an interest to recycle on campus and change the way the university handles its recycling. Currently, there’s no uniform recycling program on campus. However, a group of students in the sustainability capstone class are working to get one […]
Political Science League holds mock caucus
The Political Science League hosted a mock caucus on Thursday night. Students were able talk about their preferred candidate and why they think others should vote for him/her. The actual South Dakota caucus will be held June 7. Produced by: Rachel Newville Editor-in-Chief: Malachi Petersen Managing Editor: Ally Krupinsky
Verbatim 3-2-2016
On this weeks episode of Verbatim we discuss spring break and the CAB spring concert. Andi talks about the Oscars on this weeks Volante Vlog. Digital Producer: Rachel Newville Editor-in-Chief: Malachi Petersen Managing Editor: Ally Krupinksy Anchors: Rachel Newville and Ally Krupinsky Vlog: Andi HartmanVerbatim 3-2-2016 from The Volante on Vimeo.
VIDEO: SGA presidential candidates discuss issues, platforms at first debate
Student safety, diversity and sustainability were just a few of the issues discussed at the Cross Media Council-sponsored Student Government Association Presidential Debate on Thursday night. “I think the night went really well,” said vice presidential candidate Anna Madsen. “It was really fun and there were very good questions from the audience.” Around 50 people […]
SGA election committee hoping for more student voters
While SGA presidential candidates and senators are gearing up for elections on March 2 and 3, the SGA Election Steering Committee is preparing as well. The Election Steering Committee is in charge of the election and voting process – which includes getting students to vote. In 2013, a total of 2,000 students voted in the […]
USD hosts first Asian Lunar New Year
Countries across the world celebrated the Asian Lunar New Year from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13, and for the first time, USD did as well. Students celebrated the first ever USD Lunar New Year in the Muenster University Center Friday night. Guests were welcomed by Lena Tran, USD’s Intercultural Program Coordinator, and Lamont Sellers, the […]
Student builds shelters for Vermillion’s feral cat population
As the winter months get colder, a USD student is making it her mission to help the feral cats around town stay warm. Sophomore Allaina Howard is in the process of providing winter protection for all the “Verm cats” in the area. The shelters are made out of Rubbermaid bins and lined with tin foil […]
International Education Week exposes students to world cultures
This week, USD students have the opportunity to discover cultures from every corner of the world during International Education Week. Though spearheaded by the Center for Academic and Global Engagement (CAGE), the week’s activities are hosted by several organizations, including the political science department, the National Music Museum, the Center for Diversity & Community, the […]