Student Life
SGA votes to oppose state Senate and House bills
At their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Student Government Association voted to pass two emergency resolutions in response to South Dakota state legislation regarding undocumented immigrants and free speech. Senate Bill 103 would prohibit undocumented students from attending South Dakota Board of Regents universities, receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. Matt Yetter, an SGA senator […]
Coyote Capital manages over $2 million in stocks
Coyote Capital Management (CCM), a student-managed investment organization, started in 2001 with a $10,000 donation from the First Dakota National Bank in Yankton, South Dakota. Through other donations and their earnings from investments, the organization is now managing $2 million. The group manages and invests money into the stock market for two clients, the Beacom […]
Senate Bill 103 proposal could prohibit undocumented students from attending state universities
In reaction to the introduction of a sanctuary campus resolution in Student Government Association by former SGA senator Josh Arens last year, a state Senate bill has been proposed. Senate Bill 103, which could potentially prohibit undocumented students from attending South Dakota Board of Regents schools and receiving in-state tuition and financial aid was introduced by Sen. Stace […]
A new set of titleholders looks forward to a year of service, Miss South Dakota pageant
Service, scholarship, style and success – these are what the four points of the Miss America crown stand for, and what every woman that competes in the Miss America system, no matter what level, hope to embody. On Saturday, one teen and three misses won the chance to advance in the pageant system and continue […]
UPDATED: Classes cancelled this Monday due to weather
Sunday night Classes on the USD campus have been canceled for Monday, Jan. 22 due to an approaching snow storm. According to the university’s website, the campus will remain open and non-instructional personnel should use their best judgment to report for work. The wellness center and the dining hall will be opening at 8:00 a.m […]
Women’s march in downtown Sioux Falls sees 2,500 participants, encourages midterm voting
More than 2,500 people from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area joined in demonstration downtown for the second annual women’s march Saturday morning. The theme of this year’s march was “Power to the Polls,” as midterm elections approach. Hundreds of sister marches popped up worldwide in support. Marchers met at EmBe gym early in […]
Condoms update: Q&A with John Howe
Condom dispensers were first placed in North Complex last semester. The Volante asked John Howe, associate dean of student services, about condoms in North Complex, their price and how often they’re replaced. Devin Martin: How many condoms were used this past semester at North Complex, Burgess/Norton? John Howe: I don’t know if there was ever an inventory […]
New organization founded to represent Nepalese culture
The Nepalese Student Association (NSA) was formed earlier this semester to celebrate events and create a welcoming environment to the increasing numbers of Nepalese students at USD. Chandra Karki, NSA’s president and a senior chemistry major, planned Dashain, the group’s first event on campus. He traveled to Miami in late September to learn about how […]
Male students challenge gender stereotypes in chosen majors
For years, gender roles have impacted what jobs men and women pursue. The Volante talked with three male students who’ve entered majors that are primarily pursued by women or often stereotypically thought of as feminine. Nursing According to the United States Census Bureau, only nine percent of nurses in the U.S. in 2011 were male. […]
Political science league hosts annual debate
The College Democrats and College Republicans went head to head in Farber Hall Wednesday night at the annual political science league debate. Health care plans, international relations and the second amendment were all touched on during the debate. Jordan Hanson, a senior political science major; Jaedon Foreman, a sophomore business administration major; and Nick Josko, […]