Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Then it got weird when they were slapping each other’s bare chests.” — The Main Street Pub “I may or may not have peed in that bush last night.” — Clark Street “I walked in and […]
In the Know & In the Dark
In the know: The Muenster University Center is a popular place for students to eat their meals because of the variety of food options. In the dark: It has become difficult and time consuming for students to eat in the MUC because of limited seating and short staffing. In the know: Miss America […]
“Onward” to $250 million
Story by: Trent Opstedahl and Alex Shaefbaur University of South Dakota leaders are a quarter of the way through completing a seven-year, $250 million fundraising campaign, making it the largest philanthropic drive in the university’s history. A comprehensive campaign impacting the entire USD campus, the “Onward South Dakota” campaign is expected to increase student scholarship funds, […]
Museum set to expand, fulfill brand
Story by: Austin Ashlock and Creighton Hoefer Upon arriving at the National Music Museum last November, Cleveland Johnson, the institutions second director in its 40-year existence, was faced with a number “daunting” challenges. “I quickly realized the museum had a corner to turn,” Johnson said. “We had to decide whether to keep on keeping on, or […]
In the Dark/In the Know
IN THE KNOW: The university is working on a $250 million fundraising drive for student scholarships, faculty support, student and program endowments and capital projects. IN THE DARK: The university said they announced this drive two years ago, but nobody heard about it until this year. IN THE KNOW: College football and the […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “President Abbott does whatever he wants.” — Dakota Street “I’m probably going to unleash the wrath of God on you. And not the happy God.” — The Volante Newsroom “It would be statutory rape if you even […]
Timeline: Young starlets most memorable freakouts
Amanda Bynes April 2012 Amanda Bynes got her first Driving Under the Influence after she sideswiped another car in Los Angeles. September 2012 Bynes was caught smoking marijuana in her car while driving with a suspended license. Throughout 2012 and 2013 The actress began dressing outrageously, wearing crazy colored wigs and using Twitter as a […]
Student to blame for Village fire alarms early Sunday
Residents in Coyote Village were made to evacuate their rooms early Sunday morning as fire alarms blared through the halls. An initial alarm sounded at 12:30 a.m., followed by two more within an hour. Students were given no initial explanation for the alarms’ trigger from community advisors. Initial efforts by The Volante to obtain comment […]
“Pride on the Prowl” set as Dakota Days theme
The 99th annual Dakota Days Homecoming Celebration will commence Sept. 29 and run through Oct. 5. This year co-chairs Ashley Cook and Amos Meyer looked to more student input for the 2013 theme, deciding on “Pride on the Prowl” as this year’s theme. Coronation co-chairs Courtney Solma and Taylor Vavra are re-surfacing the “Little Miss […]
Former Coyote makes NFL roster
Former Coyote offensive lineman Tom Compton was named to the Washington Redskins 53-man roster after surviving the last day of cuts Saturday, Aug. 31. Compton, a native of Rosemount, Minn. was a sixth round pick by the Redskins in the 2012 draft. He was the first USD player drafted since 1986.