Summer Issue
Seize opportunities at USD, get involved in the community
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, […]
Make smart bicycle choices in college
At the beginning of an academic year on a college campus, bike racks are filled with shiny, ready-to-ride machines owned by students who think of them as a good way to get around campus. By the end of the year, however, many of these bicycles have been forgotten and have become unrideable due to flat […]
Pick major and minor wisely before attending USD
When I was first applying to USD in 2013, I had my mind set on being a creative writing major, with a minor in media and journalism. Luckily for me, I was able to realize what I really wanted to do and flipped those two completely. It’s important to know for sure what major you […]
A survival guide to living with a roommate
Even if you don’t think it will be, moving in with a roommate is quite a culture shock. I had a room to myself almost all my life and was nervous to be sharing it with someone else. I knew the person I would be rooming with, but we were from different towns and had […]
Q&A with men’s head coach Craig Smith
Max Tushla: How are you looking to cope with losing some of that strong senior leadership on the court next year? Craig Smith: We’ll be an entirely different team next year. As of today we have eight new players, we lose 80 percent of our scoring and a lot of that were those seniors. When […]
Football team prepares for coming season
After an off-season that saw the retirement of head coach Joe Glenn and the addition of new head coach Bob Nielson, the Coyotes are beginning to adjust to a new system. This spring has been all about implementing and adapting to coach Nielson’s new way of running things. “I think the implementation of the new […]
Natural wonders of Vermillion: Two places to see within cycling distance of Vermillion community
To the uninitiated, the city of Vermillion and the area surrounding it might seem like a lifeless, flat area devoid of interesting places to go, take photos and feel like a tourist. However, there are two places – both close enough to campus that a person could bike to them – which are every bit […]
The best of the worst: Here were some of the most comical reports made by the Vermillion Police Department in the 2015-16 school year
Aug. 21 Officers responded to a 911 call about a disturbance at a local convenience store. Upon arrival, they found a woman who was crying and spoke at length about the Biblical Apocalypse and other paranormal events in her life. Though she confused them, officers found no crime and determined the woman was able to […]
Mayor Powell invites students to explore Vermillion
Welcome to Vermillion, SD! Vermillion is honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to our fine city as you live among us during your years as a student of The University of South Dakota! As a former student and member of the USD faculty, I can assure you that the time you spend here […]
Abbott: USD beauty more than skin deep, improvements yet another reason to take pride
If you are reading these words, you may be one of the thousands of future students, family members, campers and neighbors who visit the University of South Dakota each spring and summer. It is my pleasure to welcome you to USD, which has been rated one of the most beautiful campuses among our peer institutions […]