Let’s get political
Make your voice heard. The importance of being active in politics is making sure your opinion matters. No matter what role you play in society, this is a fundamental right everyone in America should be guaranteed. You can get involved in politics on multiple levels. In college, there are student government organizations, like Student Government […]
Editorial: Make the 20’s your decade
Every new year there’s a feeling of hope and desire for a fresh start for the year ahead. The beginning of 2020 felt even more monumental since it was the start of a brand new decade. The years 2010 through 2019 had historical moments. There were moments of terror, like the mass shootings in […]
Passing of USD student announced
The Dean of Students announced the loss of a student early Tuesday evening. According to the email, Viviana Akot, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Akot was originally from South Sudan, Africa and was a senior at USD. She was an active member of the Center for Diversity and Community and a Resident Assistant. […]
In pictures: Move-in Day 2019
Welcome back, Coyotes! The Volante will be out and about the campus and the community all Friday capturing the happenings during move-in day. Check back throughout the day for fresh photos. 8:30 a.m. / North Complex 8:38 / North Complex 8:45 / Coyote Village 11:16 a.m. / Walmart 11:27 a.m. / Walmart 11:44 a.m. / […]
Editorial: Should we quit caffeine?
Caffeine is a mixed bag. There are benefits associated with consuming it, like greater levels of alertness, but there are also drawbacks when it comes to drinking too much of it. Most of us drink a concerning amount of caffeinated beverages. As a college student, it’s not unusual to drink more than one caffeinated drink […]
Editorial: Alternative housing options for 2019-2020
You’ve probably already heard it before, but USD’s housing for the 2019-2020 academic year is projected to overflow once again. There have been complaints about this, as people are waiting for housing to accept their exemptions to sign leases somewhere off campus.buy clomiphene online https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/where/clomiphene.html no prescription We understand that this can be a frustrating […]
What We Think: Do “As Seen on TV” products work?
In What We Think, the Verve Team ventures out to try businesses, restaurants, products and trends so you don’t have to! This week we tested out “As Seen on TV” products, the quirky products seen on cable television informercials at odd hours of the night. We each chose one product to test and gave it […]
Editorial: Joining students organizations is essential
There is more to the college experience than the classroom. USD has a selection of 178 extra-curricular organizations open to students. Becoming a part of a social or academic organization on campus is a great way to make the most of your experience in college. A sense of community The transition from college can be […]
Editorial: Are you ready for the “Real World”?
No one is ever really prepared for “The Real World.” An existing misconception suggests that once you move out of your family’s home and into a dorm, you’ll magically learn everything you need to know in four years at college. However, senior year approaches quickly, and you’ll find yourself pulling out hair while you apply […]
Editorial: Beating the Pub Crawl
On St. Patrick’s Day, the whole world gets to be Irish. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year on March 17, is symbolized with shamrocks, the color green, getting pinched by people you don’t even know, and–let’s face it–plenty of guilt-free alcohol consumption. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans have come and gone, with the past […]