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VIDEO: VFD investigating cause of fire extinguisher incident in Coyote Village
A fire extinguisher set off early Sunday morning prompted an evacuation of all four floors in Coyote Village. At around 2 a.m., first responders from the Vermillion Fire Department, Clay County Emergency Medical Services and the University of South Dakota Police Department were called to Coyote Village after being alerted of heavy smoke on the fourth floor. Shannon […]
UPDATED: Dakotathon raises more than $84,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
More than 400 University of South Dakota students are giving up 24 hours of their weekend today to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout the day, students will help “Miracle” children and their families forget about their hardships through a variety of activities scheduled throughout campus and Vermillion. “We’re here to make miracles […]
Understanding attraction, sexual and romantic orientations
University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. The Volante compiled a quick guide about terminology and the different types of attraction and orientations. This is by no means an exhaustive […]
UPDATED: Construction worker falls 15 feet from DakotaDome construction site
A man sustained minor injuries after falling about 15 feet from the sports complex structure in the DakotaDome expansion construction site this morning. Shannon Draper, chief of the Vermillion Fire Department, said first responders were called to the area around 8 a.m. in response to a report of a fallen construction worker. “We were called this […]
VIDEO: Hoodie Allen concert draws small crowd
Aalfs Auditorium was filled with speakers, lights and loud music April 13, but Hoodie Allen concert-goers only filled about half of the floor seats available at the Campus Activities Board’s annual spring concert. Senior Katty McNeal, president of the CAB, said about 500 tickets had been sold online before doors opened at 8 p.m. She […]
VPD utilizes confidential informants to bust businesses for selling alcohol to minors
One of eight businesses involved in an alcohol compliance check April 2 failed after selling alcohol to a minor. Speedee Mart, located at 802 E. Cherry St., failed its check after an underage confidential informant for the Vermillion Police Department purchased alcohol from the convenience store. “You really have to almost make an effort, or […]
University hires consultant to assess Commons space
The Commons in North Complex used to house the main dining hall on campus. Now, it is a mostly-empty space, with the Beede Bump Convenience Store in one corner. The University of South Dakota has hired a consultant from JBA Inc. to figure out how to best utilize this large space, said Roberta Ambur, USD vice […]
Healer’s Art course offers reprieve, life skills
One class offered at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine does not cover traditional material. It begins with meditation. The Healer’s Art is an elective course for first-year medical students. Patty Peters, the course director, said the class offers a reprieve from students’ everyday coursework. “The reason we do it is at […]
USD alum Whitesock overcomes addiction, named a Bush Fellow
David Whitesock’s undergraduate experience at the University of South Dakota was a little bit different than the rest of the student body’s. “I lived in Brookman Hall, which as a 29-30 year old who lived in an apartment much of his life, living in that environment was tough,” Whitesock said. “But my whole day could […]
Pride Week at USD prompts LGBTQ+ awareness
University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. First-year Jacob Hyde is a member of Spectrum and has been helping with the activities. He hopes “Drag Queen Bingo” will be a […]