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ICARE explained: Strategic plan approved, subcommittees move forward
The ICARE strategic plan, a $300,000 sexual assault prevention and education grant the university received in 2016, was approved on Oct. 20. ICARE stands for Inclusive, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. It’s “committed to preventing and responding to sexual assault in the University of South Dakota community through programming and advocacy,” according to the mission […]
Coyotes lose in second playoffs game 42-54
After a victory against Nicholls State in the first round of the FCS playoffs, the Coyotes were unable to defeat No. 5 ranked Sam Houston State at Saturday’s game in Huntsville, TX. The Coyotes walked away 42-54. Named the two best quarterbacks in the playoffs for SHS and USD, Jeremiah Briscoe and Chris Streveler both […]
Coyotes to compete in FCS playoffs for first time
After a loss to rival South Dakota State University Saturday, it was unknown whether the Coyotes had a spot in the FCS playoffs. The team received the news that they’ll be headed to the playoffs Sunday, and are ranked No. 18 in the final FCS Coaches Poll of the regular season, according to GoYotes. Head […]
Photo gallery: Coyotes suffer close upset by rival SDSU
With back and forth plays, and scores fluctuating for three quarters, the Coyotes couldn’t keep up with the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits, and lost 31-28. Despite the loss, there were a few highlights for USD. The game honored the 17 seniors on the team before kick off. Senior quarterback Chris Streveler broke USD’s record for […]
Yotes down Dons in Summit League quarterfinals
Denver, CO – The USD volleyball team earned a spot in the Summit League Conference Tournament Semifinals Saturday. They defeated the Fort Wayne Mastodons 25-23, 21-25, 25-13 and 25-21. The Coyotes had three players with more than 10 kills. Britt Jessen, a senior setter, earned a triple-double in kills, digs and assists. Jessen’s kill percentage […]
Starbucks on its way to Vermillion
By early 2018, a Starbucks kiosk will be up and running in the Vermillion Hy-Vee. Joshua Suing, the Vermillion Hy-Vee store director, said the addition has been in the works for “quite a while.” “We’re excited,” Suing said. They’re in the process of hiring two full-time and 10 to 12 part-time baristas, Suing said. Hy-Vee’s […]
Coyotes win big in home opener
After getting the first action of the season in an exhibition match over the Sioux Falls Cougars on Nov. 4, the Coyotes held their momentum into their true season opener against the Mayville State Comets Saturday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes started off strong with an early 10-2 lead and never […]
Male students challenge gender stereotypes in chosen majors
For years, gender roles have impacted what jobs men and women pursue. The Volante talked with three male students who’ve entered majors that are primarily pursued by women or often stereotypically thought of as feminine. Nursing According to the United States Census Bureau, only nine percent of nurses in the U.S. in 2011 were male. […]
UPDATED: Two football players turn themselves in for rape charges
Two USD student-athletes charged with rape were bailed out of jail Tuesday afternoon. Football players Danny Rambo, a junior, and Dale Williamson, a sophomore, were charged with one count of second degree rape and one count of attempted second degree rape, respectively. Rambo’s bond was set at $25,000 and Williamson’s was set at $20,000. According […]