Student Life
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 […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Siouxpercon
From Sept. 19-21, Siouxpercon will be hosted at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and will feature 48 guests, over 100 vendors, 57 events as well as board/card game contests, Panels/presentations, demonstrations and silent auctions. Tickets for the event will range anywhere from $20 for a single day, or $50 for a three day weekend pass. […]
Muenster University Center Unveils New Look
While summer vacation began for students, the Muenster University Center (MUC) underwent renovations for a new appearance at the beginning of the 2025 fall semester. One of the biggest changes seen in the MUC is the Charlie’s store taking the place of Einstein’s Bagels. The new retail store includes many new features, such as a […]
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention on USD’s Campus
With two sexual assaults reported at USD in the last two weeks, it is important to be informed of resources on campus and the steps taken by officials to keep campus safe. The University Police Department offers multiple training courses, such as self-defense and situational awareness that gives students tools to enhance their personal safety. […]
Students Join for a Moment of Silence Against Political Violence
With tragedies this past week in Utah, Colorado and Nepal, students at the University of South Dakota gathered together to honor and remember the victims. A moment of silence was held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16 at Patriots Plaza. The USD College Republicans and USD College Democrats organized the event. In a shared statement on […]
Vex and The Verm: To Calli, With Love
Something has changed…since I met you. Something is not the same. Calli this one for you. Calli, from the moment I first saw you when you came to my Media Experience class freshman year, like most people, I immediately felt that you were an amazing person. Over the course of that first semester, I loved […]
CABchella Brings Festival Vibes to Campus
With a night full of music and dancing, the Campus Activities Board showed that the iconic Coachella experience doesn’t need to take place in the desert. CABchella took place on May 2, over at the MUC west lawn. This event was the first of its kind. CAB Vice President Brook Roozen said that this event […]