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Working together for Vermillion: Jim Waters and Monica Iverson
Behind the names of three Vermillion businesses are the owners of Bru2, Dakota Brickhouse and Café Brulé. James Waters, otherwise known as ‘Chef Jim,’ and Monica Iverson, who manages ‘Cakes by Monica,’ are prominent business owners in the Vermillion community. Iverson said that it’s interesting to bring different restaurant opportunities to Vermillion. “We’re very proud […]
Miss USD 2019 crowned
Every year as part of the Miss America organization, one USD student is crowned as Miss USD. This year, Anna Bonnstetter, a junior strategic communications major, won the title. Bonnstetter said her first time ever competing in a pageant was last year during the Miss USD pageant. “I’ve always been interested in pageants; I’ve always […]
Students prepare for spring recitals
Countless hours of rehearsal and preparation lead up to one moment in front of the audience, one moment for a musician to show off everything they have, after planning, advertising and practicing over and over again. The audience never really sees the extensive amounts of work that go into a recital. Kevin Phillips, fifth-year music […]
South Dakota’s first winery reflects on its history, expands its business
In 1996, Valiant Vineyards became the first commercial winery in South Dakota, and calls Vermillion its home. Eldon and Sherry Nygaard’s idea to open a winery grew from hometown ties. Eldon is originally from Viborg, S.D. and Sherry is originally from California. After living in Las Vegas together for a time, the two decided to […]
Colombian artist features work at USD
“Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez: Palimpsests” is the current exhibition being featured in the John A. Day Gallery, which hosts many exhibits throughout the year that feature both students and visiting artists. Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez is a Colombian artist that now lives in Nebraska. She said the artwork featured is part of her visual novel that she has worked […]
Transgender Awareness Week: students share stories
This week starts Transgender Awareness Week. The Volante interviewed three transgender students, all from South Dakota, to speak about their experiences and how their trans identity affects their lives. William Kayser William Kayser, senior criminal justice major, said that growing up in Sturgis, SD he was masculine so when he transitioned it wasn’t an issue for those […]
International Education Week aims to educate community about world hunger and poverty
Alternative Week of Learning (AWOL) and Then Feed Just One are having events during International Education Week which runs from Nov. 12- Nov. 16 to raise awareness for hunger and poverty awareness. The Volante reported that in 2016 Clay County had a food insecurity rate of 16.8 percent. Today, according to the 2016 census the […]
People of the Pack: Bess Seaman
Bess Seaman is a first-year majoring in political science from Warner, S.D. Ali Boysen: How did you vote this year and why? Bess Seaman: Absentee. I wouldn’t have been able to make it back to Warner in time for election day, it would’ve been kind of a rush. I got an absentee form from the College Democrats […]
Political science professor specializes in identity politics, elections
Political, passionate and positive, Julia Hellwege stays true to her ideals. Hellwege, an assistant professor of political science, can be seen everywhere from the classroom to the Vermillion City Council. “I wanted to be a professor since I was seven,” she said. “I never really thought about the politics part. I never thought I would […]
Native Student Services prepares for Native American Heritage Month
Indigenous women face murder rates at 10 times the national average. Four of five Native women are affected by violence. Homicide is the third leading cause of death among this population. November is Native American Heritage month, a time of year when Native American heritage and culture are celebrated, this month also sheds light on the issue […]