Overheard
overheard Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Are you ready to witness a grown man licking his own nipples?” — Main Street “He just wanted his five seconds of fame and his parents said ‘no.’” — The Volante Newsroom “When someone offers […]
Abbott says USD will not tolerate racism
Article by: Megan Card and Nathan Ellenbecker President James Abbott said Tuesday in a release by the University of South Dakota that “insensitive remarks and rude treatment of minority groups on campus” will not be tolerated by the university. Abbott’s comments were incited by an incident reported during the university’s homecoming, when student organization Strollers […]
Editorial: Women continue fight for equality
After The Volante launched the first of a four-article series last week which dives headfirst into issues affecting women directly on the University of South Dakota’s campus, the reaction from a number of students — and even some faculty — was why women, why now? This is a completely understandable line of questioning from a […]
In the Know & In the Dark
In the know. It has been just over one month since the Apple release of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. In the dark. Rumors are already swirling that Apple is in the process of unveiling the next iPhone. In the know. The Coyotes are now 4-3 after beating Northern Iowa and winning their first road game […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Not even God could have passed that test.” — Muenster University Center “I don’t care what I have to do, this pirate mission is happening.” — Old Main “I don’t know why everyone always asks me. […]
In the Know & In the Dark
In the know. Coming back to school after a three-day break makes a Tuesday feel like a Monday. In the dark. A three-day break still leads to a four-day school week. In the know. The Coyotes are now 3-3 after winning their game against Indiana State. In the dark. Because of the three-day weekend, there were only about 100 […]
Overheard
Here you’ll find the weirdest, funniest and stupidest things that we’ve heard during the week. Context is for suckers. “Can I just drop out and be a male stripper?” — Al Neuharth Media Center “Are any of you planning on being drug addicts or can we watch this movie now?” — Churchill-Haines “It looks like […]
UPDATED: Vermillion police investigating alleged rape at Coyote Village
Story by: Trent Opstedahl and Megan Card Vermillion Police Department officials are investigating an alleged rape reported Sunday in Coyote Village involving two students on the University of South Dakota campus. VPD Chief Matt Betzen confirmed there is an ongoing investigation into the reported sexual assault, and there have been no charges filed against the […]
Team Recap
Football Recap: Behind new sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl, the Coyotes notched their first ever Missouri Valley Football Conference victory defeating Missouri State 17-14 Saturday. The Coyotes jumped out to the early 6-0 lead going into halftime but fell behind 14-6 going into the fourth quarter. The final quarter was all Coyotes, as they scored 11 […]
Double Rant-Dakota Days: Football Game
The (+) Rant Dear USD students, First of all, I’d like to congratulate everyone for surviving Dakota Days week and all of the events that took place. On Saturday, the Coyote football team put on one hell of a show, winning USD’s first Missouri Valley Conference game and recording a hard-fought victory for Dakota Days. […]