On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]
Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively. “I was pretty surprised, because […]
Local book and board game store, Outside of a Dog, had its grand re-opening on Sept. 25. After the previous owners moved out of state, Nova and Elias Donstad purchased and refurbished the store over the summer. The day after the re-opening, Elias Donstad sat down for an interview with The Volante to answer some […]
One of the easiest ways to tell if a movie had an impact on me is if it’s able to grab my attention and not let go to the very end, all the while leave me feeling a wide range of emotions while watching it. Films by Paul Thomas Anderson, such as “Punch Drunk Love” […]
Social studies classes were never my strong suit. This was mostly due to feeling bored in class and ultimately, not wanting to study. The idea of memorizing dates, types of weapons and any facts that deal with numbers was too overwhelming. I remember always being told that history classes were taught to make sure that […]
To prepare for the upcoming spring season, the USD softball team kicked off the start of their exhibition games at the beginning of the month. Some of the fall practice games have been against Mount Marty, Midland and Augustana. The Coyotes are set to begin their actual season in February. “We use the fall, and […]
The USD women’s soccer team kicks off the 2025 season with a 5-2-4 record, winning their first Summit League game against St. Thomas on Sunday. A notable win for the team was back on Aug. 23 against Morningside. Another prominent win for the team was their first Summit League match of the season against Morningside […]
The University of South Dakota Swim and Dive team opened their season on Saturday, Sept. 27, with their 20th annual “Red vs. White” swim meet. This swim meet is a special and unique type of event that allows the swim team to split into two teams, a red and white team, and compete against each […]
The Coyote volleyball team has wrapped their preseason schedule, and have their sights set forward to repeat as Summit League tournament champions. The Coyotes finished preseason with an 8-4 record, with notable wins over Villanova (3-1), Florida Gulf Coast (3-2), and Ball State (3-0). The Coyotes also took losses to ranked opponents like receiving votes […]
This week’s spotlight athlete is sophomore running back L.J. Phillips Jr., who has been a key piece of the Coyotes’ backfield this season. The Wichita, Kansas, native has rushed for 555 yards on 83 attempts and scored six touchdowns. Phillip’s most notable outing was his first career start, where he added 301 yards on the […]
