It’s that time of year. One doesn’t even have to look around to see that almost everyone is sick. I have just gotten over this after what felt like weeks…
Through the end of the year, students, faculty and community members can visit a unique and rare collection of keyboard instruments at the National Music Museum.      Home to…
The original “Smile” by Parker Finn movie was one I put off watching until just recently when I was preparing to see its anticipated sequel.       The movie focuses…
The Opportunity Center has worked on making updates to the Danforth Chapel to improve accessibility for all students.       The chapel is open for student use and can be…
The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness month. In honor of victims of domestic violence, ICARE, alongside PAVE (Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment), have been working…

Campus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by AugustCampus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by August

The Smith and Smith Construction Company started the most recent University of South Dakota construction project May 7 to replace water and sewer lines on campus. If you see this page, their works have always been efficient. While fixing the main lines, the sidewalks in the construction areas will also be replaced. “Overall we are […]

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Vandalism around Vermillion under investigation

Vermillion was hit early Sunday morning with string of vandalisms across the town. More than 20 properties received damage, including: residences, University of South Dakota Greek houses, street signs, vehicles, a riding lawn mower and buildings on the USD campus. All of the properties received similar damage done with markers and paint. The Vermillion Police department […]

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First Annual Shakespeare Festival opens in Vermillion

Today marks the first day of this year’s Shakespeare Festival in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. Three professors from the University of South Dakota organized the festival with the producing and marketing skills of Coyoteopoly. Artistic Director Chaya Gordon-Bland spent many years involved in Shakespeare Festivals around the country before moving to South Dakota to become a […]

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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. […]

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Discrepancy found between USD men’s and women’s coaching salaries

According to data retrieved from the University of South Dakota’s athletic financial report for the 2010-11 fiscal year, a noticeable discrepancy between the compensation of head coaches for men’s athletics and head coaches for women’s athletics has created a gap of more than $16,000 in yearly pay. On average, USD men’s head coaches earn a […]

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COLUMN: 2012 Mock Draft

Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 1. This pick has been a given since the beginning of this year’s college football season. Luck demonstrates everything you want from a quarterback and much, much more. Comparison: Eli Manning 2.  Washington Redskins: (From Rams) Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. RGIII elevated his stock more than other player this past season, […]

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