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Students should try new things, get out of their comfort zones
Get involved — one of the many phrases you’ll hear time and time again once you come to college. And as important as immersing yourself into the college culture is, it’s also important to keep things in perspective. If you’re like me, or even if you’re not, college in itself can be a huge adjustment. […]
Men’s basketball graduates seniors, commits to new culture
While the ultimate goal of making it to the NCAA tournament hasn’t changed for the men’s basketball team, the size and strength of its players has. The Coyores lose three starters this coming year, including a first team ALL-Summit league player in Tyler Larsen. Head coach Craig Smith said Larsen and fellow senior Brandon Boss were […]
Make your mark on USD
Welcome to the pack, you’re officially a coyote! The next four years at the University of South Dakota will go quickly. You’ll meet new people, learn new things and experience new adventures. The Volante is here to help you through your first year. In this issue you’ll find a letter from the President of USD, […]
People of the Pack: Quinn Pieper
Quinn Pieper is a sophomore majoring in accounting. She is involved in the sorority Alpha Xi Delta, Coyote Crazies and the accounting fraternity Beta Alpha Psi. NK: Looking back on this year, what did it teach you? QP: I think just to get involved and do a lot because you don’t have a lot of […]
UPDATED: Dakotathon raises more than $84,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
More than 400 University of South Dakota students are giving up 24 hours of their weekend today to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network. Throughout the day, students will help “Miracle” children and their families forget about their hardships through a variety of activities scheduled throughout campus and Vermillion. “We’re here to make miracles […]
People of the Pack: Robert Walsh
Robert Walsh is a senior at the University of South Dakota. Walsh is studying business management and psychology with plans to move to Minneapolis after graduation for a software job. NK: What do you feel has been one of your greatest accomplishments? RW: Well, soon-to-be graduating, if that counts. It wasn’t easy. It’s nothing like […]
People of the Pack: Nicole Jones
Nicole Jones is a first-year at USD. She is studying business with hopes of doing human resources after graduation. NK: What’s one of the hardest things that you’ve had to go through? NJ: Losing a family member was probably the hardest. NK: What family member did you lose? NJ: It was my nephew. He passed […]
Dakotathon raises charity expectations, dedicating dance to former miracle child
Dakotathon at the University of South Dakota won’t be an easy task in 2015. In addition to raising its fundraising goal from $56,000 to $61,000, the organization was also hit with a more personal loss. Dakotathon is a 24-hour event in which volunteer dancers are paired with “miracle children” — children with illnesses — to […]
People of the Pack: Kristina Sanderson
Kristina Sanderson is a sophomore at USD majoring in kinesiology and hopes to become a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. NK: If you could change something about yourself or your life, what would you change? KS: In the past caring so much what people think about me. I kind of outgrew that, but I wish […]
People of the Pack: Jean Paul
Jean Paul graduated from USD in the fall of 2013 with a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. He came to the United States from Cameroon in Central Africa in 2004. NK: What do you want to do in the future? JP: I would like to be a soccer coach. I would like to do professional. […]