Student Life
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, […]
Halloween in the Halls an ‘exciting’ experience for first-year students
Costumed children trick-or-treated down the halls of North Complex Monday night for Halloween in the Halls. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), students signed up to hand out candy in their residence halls in North Complex. Students are provided candy and a door sign by RHA and the housing department. This year $4,000 was […]
Students, community members address domestic violence
Yearlong efforts to fundraise and bring attention to the issue of domestic violence have seen an increase on campus and in the community during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science, teaches a family violence class that looks at domestic violence and child abuse. You can click here to know how […]
Previous tailgate rules revoked, location moved
In addition to a new location, recent rules made by administration regarding student tailgate have been revoked. The tailgate has been moved to the grassy area just south of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center between Coyote Village and Dakota Street. USD President James Abbott called for a task force to decide how to address safety […]
Photo gallery: Brokaw, Legvold return to campus
Two USD graduates returned to campus for a special event. Iconic journalist Tom Brokaw and Russia expert Robert Legvold shared their opinions on United States and Russia relations. The alumni held a question and answer session with USD students and community members in the afternoon. Brokaw fondly remembers his time growing up in South Dakota […]