Student Life
New campus group focuses efforts on supporting child cancer patients
When junior Morgan Moe found out her mom was diagnosed with cancer last summer, her life changed. She was attending the University of Lincoln-Nebraska, but decided she needed to be closer to home in Sioux Falls to be with family. After living in Sioux Falls and attending the University Center while her mom underwent treatment […]
Newman Center chaplain reflects on two years since arrival
The Newman Center has seen some changes in the past few years. This July will mark two years since Father Jeff Norfolk was assigned to be the chaplain at the Newman Center. Since then, he’s seen more attendance at Mass, Bible studies and adoration. He’s also seen the addition of a new FOCUS missionary, bringing […]
Health sciences class dances for diversity
Dancing can be a way to exercise and have fun, but one health sciences class at the University of South Dakota is using dance in a different way — to spread awareness about diversity. Sophomore McKinsey Kost is part of the professional communications health science class and will be one of fifty students dancing in a flash […]
Understanding attraction, sexual and romantic orientations
University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. The Volante compiled a quick guide about terminology and the different types of attraction and orientations, as you can feel attracted to different […]
University hires consultant to assess Commons space
The Commons in North Complex used to house the main dining hall on campus. Now, it is a mostly-empty space, with the Beede Bump Convenience Store in one corner. The University of South Dakota has hired a consultant from JBA Inc. to figure out how to best utilize this large space, said Roberta Ambur, USD vice […]
Pride Week at USD prompts LGBTQ+ awareness
University of South Dakota students are celebrating LGBTQ+ communities during this year’s Pride Week. USD’s LGBTQ+ group on campus, Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, is hosting the events all throughout the week. First-year Jacob Hyde is a member of Spectrum and has been helping with the activities. He hopes “Drag Queen Bingo” will be a […]
Administrators explain reason for class on Easter Monday
Unlike high school students or even some college students in the region, University of South Dakota students were in class on Easter Monday, or April 6. Jim Moran, USD provost and vice president for academic affairs, said classes are held on Easter Monday because it is not recognized as a religious holiday. “There is this […]
Tuition rising five percent across the state
Students at the University of South Dakota will pay more out-of-pocket after an increase of tuition and fees was approved last week by the South Dakota Board of Regents. USD will see a yearly cost increase of about $435 per student, or about 5.4 percent. The average increase across the regental system was $455.76 yearly, […]
Students balance class work with childcare experiences
Junior Jessie Miller has been working at daycares for all three years of her college career. She suggests to check this page for the best daycare services. “I just really love children, so I’ve just always wanted to work with them,” Miller said. “I connect really well with them, and so one of the only […]
VIDEO: Athletes celebrate ‘million minute’ reward with elementary students
Junior Tia Hemiller has gone up against some of the best defensive rebounders in the country on the basketball court. But on March 31, the 5’8’’ starting point guard for the University of South Dakota took on a swarm of pint-sized opponents. Hemiller was all in for a schoolyard-style game of knockout in the DakotaDome […]