Emergency crews rescue two from capsized canoe
Local emergency services rescued two people on the south side of the Missouri River near Vermillion Sunday when their canoe capsized. The male and female were reported to be in the river for nearly three hours after they entered the water at 3:30 p.m., said Shannon Draper, chief of the Vermillion Fire Department. The individuals made it to […]
Earth Week 2014
More than 15 events have been planned for Earth Week 2014 in the Vermillion community and on the University of South Dakota campus. The Volante will be featuring live coverage from a number of events throughout the week.
Vermillion teens died in a car crash, cold case closed
Authorities announced Tuesday that the two Vermillion girls who went missing in 1971 died in a car crash.
Trevino paves way for diversity
When Jesus Trevino came to the University of South Dakota in fall 2012, he had a vision for the Office of Diversity, a vision that has steered USD in the right direction and toward an actual remedy for its diversity shortcomings. Since then, the associate vice president for diversity has implemented numerous policies and incentives, […]
Dakotathon 2014 Coverage
9 a.m. – The 2014 Dakotathon ended April 6 in the place it started, the Muenster University Center’s ballroom with students, “miracle children” and their families all in attendance. The major reveal for the closing ceremony was the amount raised with these year’s event. Dakotathon fundraised $56,205 for the Children’s Miracle Network, $6,ooo more than […]
Shorter evaluations crucial to accuracy
It’s the last week of scheduled classes, students file in and the professor systematically hands out the sheet with listed questions followed by a Scantron. The box of No. 2 pencil sits alone on a table in the front of the room. The professor exits the room, leaving the students to fill out the 40 […]
‘I just want to show you a good time:’ USD alumna recounts sexual assault 16 years ago in Vermillion
By: Megan Card and Trent Opstedahl It was Dakota Days. Julie and her friend Kaytie had returned home to their trailer after attending a house party in Vermillion. This homecoming, the party invites had found them, putting the juniors in good moods. Intoxicated, Kaytie retreated to her bedroom to sleep off the night. A sober Julie […]
USD to play No. 2 Stanford in first NCAA tourney appearance
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team will play Stanford March 22 in Ames, Iowa, for their first round game of the NCAA Tournament. USD was given a No. 15 seed as they take on No. 2 Stanford (29-3). “It’s going to be a tough challenge, but we’ll see what we’re made of,” said senior […]
