Student Life
Marketing launch for ICARE introduced to students, community
The marketing launch for ICARE, a $300,000 grant to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus through programming and advocacy, was held in the Muenster University Center Pit Lounge at noon on Thursday. Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and a member of the programming subcommittee for ICARE, said the event was intended […]
McNary and Anderson reflect on their year as SGA president and vice president
Involvement, improvement and inclusiveness are what Student Government Association President Teagan McNary and Vice President Josh Anderson promised on the campaign trail last February. A year later, the USD community has seen numerous senate bills proposed, student organizations growing and McNary and Anderson’s three pillars being built. McNary said the work she and Anderson have been […]
Clery Report provides insight into crime data, policies on campus
With two reported sexual assaults on campus last semester, multiple student forums addressing the issue of campus sexual assault and the ICARE launch this semester, the USD community has come together to discuss solutions to preventing sexual assault on campus. One way sexual assaults are measured on campus is the annual Clery Report, also known […]
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 that may be knowledgeable about passive investing strategies, 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 […]
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 […]