Student Life
Nikte – The Decisions We Didn’t Take
Two weeks ago, I sat outside my college building. It was a sunny day, and my friends and I decided to soak up the sun on a bench while we did our homework. In front of the Media Center, to the side, is the Law School. Coming out of that building was a friend I […]
Awareness Doesn’t Equal Accessibility
Every year USD, much like many other universities’ campuses, roll out Accessibility Week with posters, events and social media posts reminding students that inclusion matters. It’s a week meant to highlight the importance of equal opportunity and celebrate diversity. Yet, while the message is uplifting and the intentions are good, the reality students face tells […]
USD Office of Accessibility Hosts First Accessibility Walk
On Feb. 19, the Office of Accessibility hosted their first Accessibility Walk. The group started at the coyote statue, then walked towards Patterson Hall, then back to the Office of Accessibility in the library. Their goal was to point out any faults of the different accessibility options at USD and make them known. There was […]
Inclusion Defines USD Theatre’s Godspell
For some audience members, the most powerful part of USD Theatre’s production of Godspell wasn’t a single song or scene, it was the accessibility. From a sensory-friendly matinee to live ASL interpretation, the performances reflected an inclusive space for everyone. Godspell was performed in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre on Feb. 19-22. The musical consists […]
Am I Doing Enough?
Have you ever looked at someone and thought wow they really have their life together? Well I have and I do, literally all the time. There’s a certain kind of performance art taking place across campus lately. I’ve seen it in color-coded Google Calendars, perfectly crafted fall outfits and, of course, social media posts. It’s […]
Video Game Review: Hollow Silksong
Thousands of games are released every year, but only a few stir up immense excitement with their launches. Up until recently, the two most anticipated games online were “Grand Theft Auto 6” and “Hollow Knight: Silksong.” What made this title rival “Grand Theft Auto,” in terms of news buzz, was the fact that it had […]
The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega
As the South Dakota Coyotes came off a 2-1 against North Dakota on Sunday, one individual stood out above all to earn herself the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega. In the Pink Out game on Oct. 5, the redshirt freshman scored the second goal in addition to Brooke Conway’s first […]
2025 Coyote Carnival Kicks off 111 Annual Dakota Days
On Tuesday Sept. 30, the USD Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival marked the start of the 111 Dakota Days. The Carnival was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located on campus at Coyote Alley and had a variety of activities, including balloon darts, bull riding, putt golf and a dunk tank. Different student organizations held booths […]
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]
History Taught Wrong
Social studies classes were never my strong suit. This was mostly due to feeling bored in class and ultimately, not wanting to study. The idea of memorizing dates, types of weapons and any facts that deal with numbers was too overwhelming. I remember always being told that history classes were taught to make sure that […]