Rowdy Rags keeps student connected with western roots

During her freshman year of college, seven hours from home, Jenna Kari was homesick. Kari decided to turn her homesickness into a business. Kari founded Rowdy Rags, an online western clothing store, in 2018. She said it was a way for her to stay connected to her western roots.  “I grew up on a third-generation […]

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Dog Instagrams create an online community

Pet Instagrams are popular among celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Nick Jonas and now more pet owners are getting into this trend. Check out https://www.ridgesidek9denver.com/programs/dog-aggression-training/ if you need dog training. This semester, The Volante featured multiple dog Instagram accounts — starring a Great Pyrenees, a French bulldog and a British labrador. These pups are […]

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Students, faculty reflect on broken records, camaraderie from Unite for USD

Unite For USD raised over $560,000 from more than 1,100 donors. The online fundraising event ran from Feb. 12-13. This was only the second year of the mass donation event, but Whitney Alexander, Executive Director of Constituent Engagement at the USD Foundation, said they surpassed their goal.  “We are absolutely happy with the results for […]

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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 […]

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“The most to do in the shortest time—” Willson Florist prepares for Valentine’s Day

When Valentine’s Day comes around, Vermillion residents may think of ordering flowers from Willson Florist for a loved one. But what they may not realize is the amount of time and effort this local flower shop puts into preparing for the holiday. Willson Florist, co-owned by Emily Sudbeck and her husband Aaron, begin planning for […]

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Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown

Hearts, rosettas, tulips and swans. These were some of the designs made at the second annual Art for Art – Latte Art Throwdown at The Bean on Jan. 31. People filed into The Bean to watch as the baristas battled it out to see who could make the best latte art. The competition was a […]

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Dog Instagrams create an online community

Pet Instagrams are popular among celebrities such as Lindsey Vonn and Kylie Jenner, and now more pet owners are getting into this trend. At USD, three Instagram accounts featuring a Great Pyrenees, a French bulldog and a Shiba Inu part husky have all become part of an online community on campus. Baker Kasey Jensen, a […]

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Art students honored at Stilwell Exhibition

From a Beyonce tribute to a giant painting of a blanket to an Aphrodite sculpture, ninety-five works of art crafted by USD students are featured in the 34th annual Stilwell Art Exhibition.  The annual art exhibition is meant to honor art students and their work. Students can submit up to five pieces made within the […]

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Coyote men’s basketball beats Purdue Fort Wayne 83-60

South Dakota (13-8, 4-3) defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 83-60 (9-12, 2-4). The game was led by senior guard Cody Kelley who boasted 18 points and junior guard Stanley Umude who led defensively with three blocks. After this game, the Coyotes are now 4-5 in their last nine games.  “We don’t call it a hump, any […]

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Trio of Coyote seniors reach career milestone

USD men’s head basketball coach Todd Lee sat down for Sunday’s press conference following the Coyotes’ 99-84 win over South Dakota State visibly wet, but it wasn’t from sweat. “Total team win,” Lee said. “Hags (Tyler Hagedorn) gets to 1,000 points and that’s why I’m soaked. Because they (the team) gave Hagedorn a bath or […]

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