USD endowments break into top 25 percent of national ranking
The University of South Dakota’s Foundation ranked in the top 25 percent in endowment earnings compared to 835 colleges and universities across the country. The 2013 survey puts the USD Foundation ahead of other participating South Dakota colleges and universities, according to a report by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. The […]
SD lawmakers say bill on clergy rights not needed
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a measure that would have allowed clergy and religious organizations to refuse to take part in gay marriage services. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-3 to kill the bill after opponents said the state and federal constitutions already let pastors and priests refuse to […]
SD legislative panel endorses school aid boost
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — School districts won the first round Wednesday in their battle to persuade the South Dakota Legislature to provide extra state financial aid that educators say is needed to help them recover from state budget cuts imposed three years ago. The House Education Committee voted 13-2 to endorse the school financing measure […]
LIVE BLOG: 2014 State of the Union
This live blog has ended. Thank you for tuning in. — Welcome to The Volante’s coverage of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Today’s coverage is from Reuters and The Volante’s Megan Card, Malachi Peterson and Michael Geheren. We invite you to share your thoughts by pressing the comment button. LIVE COVERAGE IS […]
EDITORIAL: From redesigns to revolutions, The Volante renovates print and online editions
Since 1887, The Volante newsroom has made its main goal to inform and educate the campus of the University of South Dakota, a duty that has defined everything we have done for over 126 years. While our duty has remained the same, the methods and means by which we provide information to the masses has […]
COLUMN: Memory lapse leads to humorous event
Allow me to share a story of backpacks, bagels and memory lapse. Last semester, when Einstein Bros. Bagels first moved into town, I felt as if I’d discovered the answer to life’s every problem. I’d reached bagel nirvana. Fueled by the turkey BAT on asiago, I’d even managed to get a bit ahead on homework. […]
This Week in Entertainment: Best and Worst of Music, Movies and More
Best of: End of Sundance Film Festival The film festival always produces a handful of go-to films for those craving something different in cinema. This year’s success stories include Dear White People, a satire about racism on college campuses, and Ivory Tower, a documentary exploring the increasing cost of college education and whether or not […]
VPD busts house party Saturday, issues 49 underage alcohol citations
A Vermillion house party Saturday ended with 49 citations issued for underage drinking. The Vermillion Police Department responded to a noise complaint at 1006 Rice Dr. Saturday at 10:55 p.m., said VPD Chief Matt Betzen. As many as 100 people were reported to be at the house when police arrived. While Betzen said the renter of […]
Winter break sports recap
The men’s and women’s basketball and swimming and diving teams were busy during winter break, with all four teams competing throughout the three week break. The Coyote men’s basketball team lost to Morehead State Dec. 19, with a score of 120-83. The team then had a break until Dec. 29, when they lost to Youngstown […]
Main break denies students water for more than nine hours
University of South Dakota officials said a water main break was the reason water was shut off Dec. 12 for students living in Burgess and Norton Halls. Water service was also shut off in Dakota Hall and the Arts and Sciences building. Student Services emailed students living in the residence halls around 8:40 a.m. to […]