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USD summer construction projects
The following map displays the numerous construction projects being pursued by the University of South Dakota during the summer.
Get out and vote
Whether you belong to the Independent, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Constitutional or Republican party, there’s one time when your voice counts the most — when you cast your vote for an election.
Youth not immune to wear and tear
When I was a young first-year waiting to take my earth science final, I overheard a fascinating tale.
Earth Week 2014
More than 15 events have been planned for Earth Week 2014 in the Vermillion community and on the University of South Dakota campus. The Volante will be featuring live coverage from a number of events throughout the week.
Weiland: ‘What is wrong with our democracy is that we have allowed selfish interests’
It is fashionable these days to dump on politics and on government — fashionable, but very stupid. The alternative to politics is on display on the news every night. It comes to you from places like Syria, Afghanistan and the Ukraine. It is called war. Our politics may get a little noisy at times, noisier […]
USD alumnus, Sen. Larry Pressler urges students to vote
Julian Hall — that was my home when I attended the University of South Dakota from 1960 to 1964. I am now an Independent candidate for the US Senate, having already served three terms in the Senate. It was my privilege to be President of the Student Body, and to be elected a Rhodes scholar to […]
Gov. Mike Rounds: Federal government needs to be reined in
Out of control spending, bureaucratic overreach and a president with far too much power — it’s federal government run amok and it needs to be stopped before it’s too late. Congress has surrendered its constitutional authority to the White House as well as the bureaucracies under Barrack Obama’s control. Congress has the ability to take back […]
Rep. Stace Nelson: ‘We must do something about our economy’
Republican? Liberal? Independent? Moderate? Democrat? Libertarian? Conservative? Constitutionalist? These terms have an impact on whether we will either fix or exacerbate the pressing issue of the $17 Trillion in national debt that is doing to our economy, and your futures, as to what a wet blanket does to a party. Now is the time for […]
The Volante adapts mobile-first mindset
The Volante is changing its mindset: This semester we’ve embraced a cleaner, mobile-first way of thinking. We’re not just focusing on the print edition anymore — we’re bringing the news to you as it happens, through our website. In order to do that, we needed to change our website design with the help of experts […]
SGA reviews student organization budgets
The Student Government Association is one step closer to allocating $186,131.50 to nearly 50 University of South Dakota funding-eligible student organizations for fiscal year 2014 – 2015. Senators heard the first readings of 46 budget allocation bills pertaining to small organizations, large organizations and club sports April 15. STUDENT ORGANIZATION BUDGET BILLS In order for […]