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First-year earns scholarship, designs NBA Skills Challenge trophy
Art is something first-year Tasha Determan has loved since she was in high school, and has already allowed her to showcase her creativity. Now pursuing an art degree with an emphasis in sculpture, Determan is a recipient of the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship. The Live Más Scholarship awarded 220 students in 2016. Determan applied […]
People of the Pack: Sunny Patel
Sunny Patel is a graduate student studying communication sciences from Worthington, Minnesota. Morgan Matzen: Do you like living in Worthington? Sunny Patel: Yeah, it’s a nice place. Small town. You can get to places very easily without having to drive excessive distances. I’ve been living there about six years now. Basically, we’ve always been traveling back […]
In and out of the spotlight
Lights, camera, action. There’s a lot more that goes into a production than many audience members realize. And there’s even more work that goes into being a full-time student and actor, which often means taking anywhere between 15 to 22 credit hours a semester and rehearsing 20 to 30 hours a week. Senior musical theater […]
35th and Taylor expanding the music scene at USD
One would be hard-pressed to find a band as committed to making it big as 35th and Taylor is. First-years Anna Grote (singer, guitar and piano) and Evan Kaler (lead guitar) decided to go to USD for the sole purpose of keeping their band together. Grote also decided to major in strategic communication to benefit […]
People of the Pack: Rachel Roth
Rachel Roth is a sophomore medical biology major from Lodi, California. Morgan Matzen: What do you hope to do with your major? Rachel Roth: I hope to become a dermatologist or surgeon. MM: What are you most passionate about in life? RR: Just trying to live life to the fullest and just trying to keep […]
Past SGA presidents reflect on their time in office
The Student Government Association has a long history, with a list of past presidents that dates back to 1890. With the 2017 election coming up later this month, The Volante decided to reach out to a few alumni presidents for their memories, lessons learned and insights for this year’s candidates. 1975-76 Gerry Oligmueller, president in 1975-76, has […]
USD first-year to release album later this year
Lemmons guitarist, Blue Velvette band member, former sushi chef, first-year music major, Sioux Falls native, Beach Boys fan. These are just a few ways to describe Nic McGuire. McGuire is working on their (preferred pronoun) own album under the name Pretty Boy. The name of their album hasn’t been released yet. McGuire records all the […]
UPD sergeant committed to USD, safety
The university police department is committed to student safety, a priority that’s evident in the work of Sergeant Andrew Paulsen. Paulsen has been monitoring USD’s halls, hazards and homecoming festivities for more than 10 years. He started as a student worker in 2003. He became a security officer in 2004, was hired as a full-time police […]
Law school professor seen as ‘asset’ to students, Indian law
USD law professor Frank Pommersheim, who recently received the Distinguished Achievement for the Humanities from the South Dakota Humanities Council in November, has been teaching Indian law at USD since 1984. While this is one of many awards Pommersheim has received, he’s known best on campus for his engaging teaching style and passion for Indian […]
Confetti, toilet paper and ‘good vibes’ abundant at The Varsity Saturday night
“Everybody vibe out right now!” This demand from Tenenbaums guitarist Brandon Phrommany was the theme of the evening at The Varsity Pub in downtown Vermillion Saturday night. The night featured bands from Sioux Falls, including Lemmons, Meriwether Raindelay, Androgynous Squash and Tenenbaums. Lemmons, which was originally a solo act by Jacob Lemme, kicked off the […]