Duo two-factor authentication is totally out of control. While we were away from campus and enjoying winter break, the university quietly made a major change for every student, faculty and…
Right before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people pondered in deep thought and began to set resolutions on what they wanted to achieve in 2025.  I…
It’s hard to be happy for others when you’re not. I am used to it at this point, though it still pangs. Being single, and to have never been in…
In our modern entertainment age, it is easy to be cynical about the number of remakes of older films there are over wholly original stories. Nowadays, I find myself far…
Candidates have announced their running for the Student Government Association’s upcoming presidential and vice presidential election. Mohamed Mohamed and Tewobistya Burhanu are running against Keegan Baker and Ellie Hart.  Ethan…

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Upcoming Games Preview

Before the next issue of The Volante comes out, the South Dakota men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting four home games inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC). Men’s Basketball The men’s team currently has a record of 3-2 on the season after their previous matchup against Purdue Fort Wayne where the Coyotes […]

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Volleyball Falls in Summit League Tournament

After clinching a share of the Summit League Regular Season title, the South Dakota Coyotes went into the tournament as the No. 4 seed as the three teams ahead of them (No. 1 Kansas City, No. 2 Omaha Mavericks and No. 3 Denver Pioneers) all had a tiebreaker over the Coyotes.  They finished the regular […]

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Football to Spend Thanksgiving with a Bye Week

On Nov. 19, the FCS playoff bracket was announced with 24 teams being selected and eight being seeded in the bracket. After watching in-state rival South Dakota State secure the No. 1 seed overall, the Coyotes were seeded on the other side of the bracket as No. 3, their first top-eight seed in program history.  […]

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Vermillion Drain Paintings Homage to River

In Vermillion, many of the storm drains are painted with characters such as the Lorax, baby ducks and many other things.  These storm drain paintings come from a group in Vermillion called Greening Vermillion where their main goal is to raise awareness of where the water from the drains goes.  Greening board member and the […]

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USD Student First Thanksgiving in Vermillion

With Thanksgiving Break just around the corner for USD students many students aren’t able to travel for the holiday.   USD has a large percentage of students who live near home, but for international students, returning home for break can present a challenge. Many international students do not have the ability to go home over the […]

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USD Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Native Student Services hosted Native American Heritage Month at USD. They put together a month-long celebration for Native American USD students and community members.  Native Student Services held several events during the month of November. They also paired up with Marcus Destin, the Multicultural Affairs coordinator on campus.  Brooke Jackson, Coordinator of Native Student Services, […]

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Sorority Hosts Line Dancing Philanthropy

Due to the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha no longer having a house, the Pi Beta Phi sorority had a creative alternative to their annual haunted house with the fraternity: line dancing.  USD student and Pi Beta Phi member Ella Wittmus came up with the idea along with friend Chloe Birney. They called it “Line Dancing […]

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Taylor Swift’s Latest Era: Knudson Law School

Taylor Swift has garnered worldwide commotion lately, as she embarks on her Eras Tour. Following this public craze, Swift’s impact has seeped into unconventional aspects of society, such as academia. Many universities, such as Stanford University and Berklee College of Music in Boston, have started offering classes based on the star and her business techniques. […]

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The War Between Israel and Hamas

The ongoing conflict within the Gaza Strip, West Bank and Israel-Lebanon border being fought between the country of Israel and Palestine’s militant group, Hamas, has shown no signs of stopping anytime soon.  The conflict between the two countries originally began on Oct. 7, 2023, when the Hamas-led Palestinian militant movement launched an attack targeting Southern […]

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