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Royalty finalists announced at revealing ceremony
Finalists for Mr. and Miss Dakota were announced at the royalty revealing ceremony Oct. 2. The ceremony took place at Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall and was followed by a pep rally in the courtyard outside of Aalfs. Both events were sponsored by the Dakota Days planning committee. The finalists for Mr. Dakota included Tyler […]
Brokaws to serve as parade marshals
Tom and Meredith Brokaw are set to serve as marshals for the 98th Dakota Days parade. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 6. Both are Yankton natives as well as University of South Dakota alumni. The Brokaws established the Tom and Meredith Brokaw Scholarship in Honor of America’s Greatest Generation with the USD […]
Student newspaper celebrates 125 years
While the University of South Dakota celebrates its 150th anniversary, The Volante is celebrating a milestone of its own — 125 years as USD’s student-run newspaper. Patrick Lalley, managing editor at The Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, S.D., worked for The Volante his senior year of college at USD and said working for the newspaper […]
Online sensation to receive this year’s Neuharth Award
Without even knowing what the word “viral” meant, 86-year-old Marilyn Hagerty sent the Internet world into a frenzy after reviewing a newly-opened Olive Garden in her home of Grand Forks, N.D. Now, Hagerty, a University of South Dakota alumna, is this year’s recipient of the annual Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. Hagerty […]
Dakota Days traditions bring sense of spirit
As cooler temperatures and a pleasant breeze signal the arrival of fall, students of the University at South Dakota approach a much-anticipated time of the year: Dakota Days. Dakota Days is USD’s annual homecoming celebration, the longest standing tradition at the university. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the USD, an addition to the […]
Dance Marathon fundraising begins this weekend with car wash
Even though the summer months mean vacation time for many University of South Dakota students, some are still working hard for a good cause. The USD Dance Marathon Executive Team will host a car wash in Sioux City at the Hamilton Street Hy-Vee parking lot from 1-4 p.m. Sat. July 14. Dance Marathon is an […]
The Volante welcomes South Dakota Girls State
The University of South Dakota is hosting the American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State program this week. The program teaches over 400 high school juniors government procedures as well as important leadership skills. In conjunction with the Girls State program, Journalism City produces a daily newspaper covering the week’s events, called the Sacajawea Scroll. […]
USD celebrates birthday
This year, the University of South Dakota turns 150 years old and to celebrate, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is declaring April 20 as USD Day. “It’s a moment for USD to be proud of 150 years of educating students as well as being a part of many alumni’s’ lives, many students’ lives,” manager of […]
Sioux Falls hosts tournament
The Summit League basketball conference tournament has been hosted at the Sioux Falls Arena for the past four years. The arena is contracted to hold the event for at least the next two years. The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s basketball teams will be able to compete in the Summit League tournament for […]