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AASA, CDC ring in Asian Lunar New Year
The Asian American Student Association (AASA) and the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) held its largest event of the semester Tuesday evening, celebrating the start of the Asian Lunar New Year. The event included food, performances by the Sioux Falls Chinese Association and a presentation about the Asian Lunar New Year. Naivetya Patle, president […]
The Ruby Ball dresses up fundraising
Over 300 people enjoyed a lively evening filled with dancing, performances and companionships. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) hosted their Second Annual Ruby Ball in the Muenster University Center Ballroom on Saturday. Ashley Charlie, one of the emcees and event coordinator, said the Ruby Ball gives students an opportunity to dress up and […]
Black History Month Kickoff teaches with virtual technology
The word museum often evokes the thought of stone buildings, expensive artwork and “no touching” signs. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) decided to modernize this concept by using QR codes to teach people around campus about famous African Americans from the past, present and future. The student organization unveiled the Past, Present & […]
Union of African American Students to celebrate Black History Month
The month of February isn’t just candy hearts and bouquets of roses, it’s also a time to celebrate history and culture. The Union of African American Students will be kicking off Black History Month next week. Black History Month is a time for UAAS and other USD students on campus to come together to honor […]
Inkpa Mani talks indigenous people, activism and everything art
Editor’s Note: The Volante staff updated this article as of March 25, 2022 in order to correct misinformation presented in 2019. Social activist. Contemporary Dakotan artist. Teen Vogue feature. Inkpa Mani’s framework is on contemporary Native issues with social activism and community-based art practice. “Things that are mainly in the sphere of Dakota people,” Mani […]
Center for Diversity & Community embraces changes
By Cheyenne Alexis and Ally Krupinsky Students who frequent the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) are moving forward after a fall semester that saw complaints, multiple resignations and a drop in attendance. Lena Tran, the former intercultural program coordinator, and Lynae Tucker, a former CDC graduate assistant, resigned last October. Adetokunbo Oredein, the […]
USD celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with Drag Show
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and the University of South Dakota celebrated with the annual fall drag show Monday night, as well as other events around campus. Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosted the fall drag show Monday night in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. The show featured 21 acts from performers, including Spectrum’s president, Nate Keane. During […]