Campus
Dorm Changes: A Common Problem
Thousands of students have occupied the rooms on campus and because of this, those spaces are subject to the occasional damage report. A total of 36 percent of USD’s student body resides within the four residential housing buildings on campus: McFadden Hall, North Complex, Coyote Village and Burgess/Norton Halls. Most residents of these halls are […]
Boys and Girls Club officially formed in Vermillion
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America has been around for over 100 years and serves over four million students across the nation. Vermillion is now part of this nationwide group with the opening of their local club chapter. Principal of Jolley Elementary School Samuel Jacobs said in an email interview with The Volante, the […]
Seven Bills Pass Unanimously at Final SGA Meeting
SGA wrapped up their final meeting of the semester Tuesday night as the team discussed president Caleb Weiland’s senate resolution for increased mental health funding. But, prior to his resoultion’s introduction, the Senate revisited ten old business matters, five of which passed unanimously. Sen. Caleb Swanson reported no further concerns regarding Senate Bill (SB) 94 […]
New Senator Sworn in at SGA Meeting
SGA welcomed another Senator to their team during Tuesday night’s meeting. Freshman Ethan Gladue, a double major in business administration and political science, was sworn in by president Caleb Weiland. He’ll serve the rest of the semester and through the spring. “I’m most excited about representing constituents and being a voice for them,” Gladue said. […]
Charlie’s Career Closet to Launch First Official Clothing Drive
Charlie’s Career Closet will take another step toward its goal of providing professional attire for USD students this week. The organization’s mission is to support USD students with the necessary professional attire they need for job interviews or professional outings. All clothing articles will come from donations collected at clothing drives. The program will launch […]
Democrats Will Keep the Senate, Republicans Flip the House
Last week’s election yielded unexpected outcomes in many key races, but Republicans flipped the House of Representatives now that they have officially won 218 seats. It is projected that Democrats will retain a minimum of 50 Senate seats and thus their majority, with the Georgia Senate race going to a runoff next month. Georgia election […]
USD Students Involved in Creating Centerville Mural
Last Friday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. a 120 foot by 20 foot mural done by USD students and the community on the side of Mushy’s Bowling Alley & Bar in Centerville was unveiled and dedicated. The Centerville Development Corporation in connection with the South Dakota Arts Council sponsored the project that began last spring. […]
Noem Plans to Cut Sales Tax On Groceries
Kristi Noem won re-election for South Dakota Governor on Nov. 8. During her speech, Noem focused on her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota’s economic growth and critiquing the Democratic Party and President Biden. “The nation unfolding around us is Joe Biden’s America and it’s not the nation I want to leave to my […]
Trump holds rally in Sioux City to campaign for Iowa GOP candidates
Former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City last Thursday to bolster support for Republican candidates ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. During the speech, Trump floated the idea of a 2024 presidential run. “In order to make our country very successful, and safe and glorious, I will […]
Construction In the Works On New Elementary School
Construction has started on Vermillion’s new elementary school and is on track to be finished in 2024. An Excavator for Rent along with other construction equipment will be needed to for this undertaking. Naturally, professionals qualified to run this equipment, including Professional Mast Climber Rentals, are being hired as well. The new elementary school is […]