Something has changed…since I met you. Something is not the same. Calli this one for you.  Calli, from the moment I first saw you when you came to my  Media…
A night of music and dancing was underway to highlight undergraduate students as they showcased 10 original pieces for the USD’s Theatre Department. The spring performances involve many students who…
Here is a quick list of movies coming out this summer that I recommend keeping an eye out for. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (May 23) The recent Mission:…
Summer break is swiftly approaching, and many students will not be on campus again until next semester. I have always loved summer break. The weather is beautiful, and you have…
I was not a person who was educated about Native Americans and their history growing up. In fact, the Trail of Tears was the only piece of native history that…

Vermillion area showcased in photographs

Associate art professor, John Banasiak, enjoys exploring older photography processes. “They seem to offer some new directions to potentially experiment with further investigation,” Banasiak said. “Sometimes people tend to forget about the older processes and don’t really explore it or review it to see how it might apply to contemporary times and issues.” When Banasiak […]

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OVERheard 1/25/11

“Jump on the ship; the internship!” – Al neuharth media center   “If it wasn’t for the plague, he could’ve kept screwing his mom.” – WARREN M. LEE CENTER FOR THE FINE ARTS   “He needs to go to school. He needs the socialism.” – WHIMP’S   “Are you aware that I have testicles or […]

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THE RANT: Dear Facebookers

Dear Facebookers, I’m once again seeing an influx of “repost this status/picture/video if you’re for/against (insert random cause here)” posts. You know, I’m against cancer/bullying/hunger and any other problems you can think of. But at day’s end, bullies don’t care what your status is. Cancer won’t be cured by a post and pictures aren’t feeding […]

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Q & A: Hoffman never got puppy from Santa

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. Senior Lizz Hoffman is a mid-distance swimmer for the University of South Dakota swimming and diving team from Eureka, S.D. Hoffman currently holds top-20 All-Time Performances in several events including […]

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