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Sound of USD shapes drum majors’ futures
From conducting Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” to Mozart’s classic compositions, the Sound of USD’s drum majors are preparing for their futures. With practices and performances throughout the week, marching band involvement serves as a second life to 110 University of South Dakota students involved in the program. Senior Sam Schroeder, head drum major, said the program is challenging yet rewarding. Seeking […]
Local boutique gives back in memory of owner
Catering to the many needs of women, a new boutique in Vermillion is keeping its consumers in mind while also trying to give back to the community. In business since July this year, Lori Lee’s is working to transform the shopping scene in Vermillion. Located on Cherry Street, store owner Nick Long has created a shop that caters to […]
Faces of Charlie the Coyote show school spirit
Sophomore Jordan DeBoer has always had school spirit. In high school, he played football and would try to get the crowd excited at basketball games by initiating a roller coaster or a wave of hands from the audience. Now he has the chance to hype up other students as one of the students who dresses […]
International Partner Program connects international students with USD partners
As first-year international student Michelle Allotey walked through the Muenster University Center with a friendly smile, something stood out. She was nicely dressed compared to the usual students’ attire of jeans and sweatshirts. “In Ghana, when you’re going to school it’s more like a fashion show,” Allotey said. “Everyone wants to wear heels and look […]
Hitchcock a pioneer in the crime, thriller genre
Finally, we have made it to the decade of my favorite director’s films. Alfred Hitchcock was notorious — which so happens to be a title of one of his movies — for changing the game for crime/thriller movies in the 1930s well through the 1970s. Out of all of his many award-winning films, one of […]
Students curate exhibit in Oscar Howe Gallery
Paintings in the Oscar Howe Gallery serve as a window into the Native American way of life. “Red Road” features the traditions, ceremonies, dances, rituals, games and day-to-day events of Native Americans. Senior Rayna Hernandez, who is majoring in English and painting, and graduate student Isaac YellowBank, studying kinesiology, shared their original research as part of […]
Canadian singer grooves his way into America
Canadian singer Mac Demarco is grooving his way into the American music scene with help from his new album “Salad Days.” Discovered in a laundry mat, Demarco’s music can appeal to a wide variety of listeners and has taken over the indie scene. Starting off as the lead guitarist for “Makeout Videotape,” Demarco has come further than he […]
Literature project urges students out of comfort zones
Through several disciplines, the University of South Dakota works to help students embrace their creative side. One organization, the Vermillion Literary Project, is devoted to promoting creative writing and contemporary poetry to all ages, stretching from the campus into the community. The project had the first of its poetry slam-style open mic nights Sept. 25, where students and community […]
The do’s and don’ts of Dakota Days
As the Dakota Days weekend descends upon the University of South Dakota, it can pay off to listen to those who have been around campus for a while. Helpful pointers can make this homecoming a safe and memorable one. Read up on some of The Volante’s tips on how to survive and thrive during D-Days 2014. Do: 1. Show […]
Lectures introduce new ideas in a flash
A new lecture series, which features one-minute to four-minute lectures, encourages students to “chew on a thought” as they take a break from their day to eat lunch. Adapting to students’ busy schedules, the University of South Dakota Honors Program has introduced the FLASH Lecture Series. Honors Program Coordinator Leslie Pusey said the first semester […]