SGA guests emphasize student engagement
VOLANTE STAFF REPORTS At the University of South Dakota Student Government Association’s last meeting of the semester April 23, Director of Communications and Media Relations Tena Haraldsen and newly appointed Athletic Director David Herbster spoke to senators about the importance of increasing student participation at athletic events. Herbster, who served as interim athletic director since […]
THE RANT
Dear female roommate(s), All this passive aggressive tweeting has gotten out of hand. I am not perfect and neither are you. Regardless, if I do something that bothers you or gets on your nerves, please be an adult and tell me about it. Sending out a tweet for the entire world to see with an […]
IN THE KNOW & IN THE DARK
IN THE KNOW: Dzhokar Tsamaev, the second Boston bombing suspect, was caught April 19. After negotiations, he was taken to the hospital with gun-related injuries. IN THE DARK: It is unclear of what the suspects’ motives for the attack. IN THE KNOW: Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today and an active alum of USD, died […]
OVERHEARD: April 24
“I’m doing a research project about how people perceive cleavage and i need an assistant with boobs.” — Neuharth Media Center “So… who’s going home for Christmas break?” — Muenster University Center “It sounded like a baby tiger was going to attack me!” — Cherry Street Grille “I’m getting two energy drinks. One to drink […]
Gentlemen: A look at all things masculine
Breathing in the fresh air of the outdoors while hunting or fishing, laying on the couch enjoying the newest video game craze or viewing or partaking in sanctioned or non-sanctioned sports are some of the greatest American male pastimes. The rigorous life males have can lead to enormous amounts of stress that need to be […]
Do you know how much you’re wearing?
Do the math: a typical male’s outfit Even cost effective shopping can take a toll when it comes to men’s clothing All prices and information taken from Target.buy albuterol online https://drugeriemarket.co.uk/wp-content/languages/new/britain/albuterol.html no prescription com and averaged. Clothes •T-shirt $9.99 •Jeans $24.99 •Boxers $3 •Socks $2 •Shoes $30 Hair •Mousse/Gel $3.50 Other •Deodorant $3.89 •Cologne $30 •Shaving cream $3.54 Total: $110.91 Do the math: a […]
USD grad, media innovator Al Neuharth dies at age 89
Allen H. Neuharth, a former Volante editor, 1950 University of South Dakota graduate, visionary founder of USA TODAY and creator of the Freedom Forum died Friday at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Neuharth was 89. USD President James Abbott sent an email to students and staff informing them of Neuharth’s death. “It is my […]
Johnson visits SGA, encourages giving back
Brendan Johnson, S.D. U.S. Attorney and son of S.D. Senator Tim Johnson, made an appearance at the April 16 Student Government Association meeting, where he encouraged students to “do their homework” and cultivate a sense of duty to give back to their alma mater once they graduate. “When I left the University of South Dakota […]
IN THE KNOW & IN THE DARK
IN THE KNOW: All the emergency responders and Boston Marathon bystanders who stepped in to help bomb victims April 15. IN THE DARK: Another terrorist attack hits the United States. IN THE KNOW: “Rent,” the musical, starts April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. IN THE DARK: Tickets […]
EDITORIAL: Student debt: Is USD worth it?
As students, our goal is to get an education that can guarantee us a job in the future. To do so, take out student loans, not really understanding what it means to borrow money. But after the temporary bliss of being done with school comes the enormous amount of debt we have accumulated over the […]