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USD Law’s “Hawaiian” themed event deemed offensive, Hawaii State Representative responds
The USD Student Bar Association (SBA) changed their party plans to avoid offending indigenous culture, but received backlash because of ignorance on cultural symbols. A Hawaiian themed party was rebranded “Beach Day” on Tuesday, however, the dress code and party favors–floral wear and leis–remained the same until Wednesday. SBA’s initial Facebook status stated they […]
Presidential candidates answer student questions at public forums
by Morgan Matzen, Devin Martin, Lauren Soulek and Kelli Susemihl Finalists for the university’s next president visited campus Tuesday for multiple forums, meetings and a tour of campus. Students and faculty alike were able to ask the candidates questions regarding the university’s progress and what they have planned if they were to be appointed by […]
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, […]
Student recounts personal experience, advocates for others to report early
By Trent Opstedahl and Ally Krupinsky “He took a step closer to me, and looked me in the eyes and said, ‘You owe me.’ ” Senior Jackie Ortmeier was a junior at USD when she reported being sexually assaulted in 2013 at a fraternity formal. She’s not the first USD student to have experienced this […]
Professors should adjust their attendance policies
College professors have an obligation to set policies. However, some policies are too absurd or too strict.buy wellbutrin online https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/wellbutrin.html no prescription By this, I am referring to attendance policies. These are policies in which some professors outline that a student can only miss three days of class a semester, or ones that state that […]
SD Native Wins Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship In Screenwriting
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Amy Tofte can trace her screenwriting award back to her roots on a Brookings farm. Tofte is one of five people who were announced as winners of the 2015 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition for her script “Addis Abeka,” which she pronounces “A-bay-kah.” That “Academy” is The Academy of Motion […]
Sioux Falls Man Donates ‘babies’ To University Library
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Al and Brenda Lewis’ home contains enough books to fill a library. That’s not an exaggeration. The average branch library in Sioux Falls displays 30,000 to 35,000 items on the shelves at any one time, said library director Mary Johns, and that’s everything from children’s picture books to dictionaries. The […]
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, […]
Law professor advocates for no-fault divorce law
Tania Aesoph was 50 years old and a mother of five when she was murdered in 1999. She separated from her husband-turned-murderer, David Aesoph, twice — once in 1994 and again in 1999. Both times, she was told because her husband did not want a divorce she would have to hire family lawyers toorak and […]
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Whether you belong to the Independent, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Constitutional or Republican party, there’s one time when your voice counts the most — when you cast your vote for an election.