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Sustainability group sets sights on leaving lasting impact
It’s for the University of South Dakota and for the community of Vermillion. It’s a voice of advocacy to promote a more sustainable Earth, but at the end of the day, it’s for a better tomorrow. As the weeklong “earth (every) day” campaign event heads into the second half of activities, the Sustainable Vermillion committee […]
Students live with sewage smell in Coyote Village
When sophomore Elizabeth Oden and her roommate sophomore Sam Heard entered their Coyote Village apartment three weeks ago, they noticed a not-so-pleasant smell. “I walked into the room and the smell of sewage just hit me,” Oden said. “It filled the whole room, and we weren’t sure why.” The smell, while it lasted for just two […]
Multicultural center location, name nears final recommendation
Students have played an active role in the planning of a new multicultural center at the University of South Dakota.
USD student lobbies in Washington for statue improving Greek housing
Anna Hyronimus, a senior member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, will lobby in Washington, D.C. April 30 for the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA), which would reduce the costs for students living in Greek houses across the country, including those at the University of South Dakota.
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 […]