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April 18th, 201855 Earth Day is April 22. While the rest of world just has a day, USD does things a little differently. At USD, Earth Day has become Earth Days, where the entire week is home to events, including speakers, movies and stargazing, aimed at promoting sustainability and awareness. Put on by the USD Sustainability       Club, Earth Days...
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March 28th, 2018106 For student organizations, there is always a goal: more attendance. Organizations that put on events, whether it be Pi Day by the Math Club, or massive concerts put on by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), aim to increase attendance. Holding events is a key part to any successful organization. There is one organization which, in recent...
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March 21st, 201863 Perceptions of law enforcement officers can vary and become a contentious conversation at times. Regardless, police officers live a life of danger and caution. Just last year, 129 officers died in the line of duty. Our ability to recognize this reality can help bridge gaps between civilians and police officers. What students see...
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February 21st, 201875 It’s that time of year again. Time to elect the next president, vice president and senators for SGA. But, the sad reality is most students either don’t know or don’t care about the election, much to their detriment. All students should participate in the political process by attending the debate, and at the very least, by voting...
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February 14th, 2018130 Ever since USD President James Abbott announced his retirement last fall, there has been a buzz around who will take his place. It was in January that an official search committee was created to find Abbott's successor. The committee consists of 18 people from a wide range of backgrounds. Ten of them are USD alumni, half are women and...
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January 30th, 2018183 Recently, Sen. Stace Nelson, R-Fulton, introduced Senate Bill 103 into the state legislature. The bill aims to prevent undocumented students from attending state institutions of higher learning, or receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. In an interview with The Volante, Sen. Nelson referenced an article in the Argus Leader...
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November 7th, 201768 We're all lucky to be at college. It’s an opportunity most of the world isn't afforded. For most, it can difficult to grasp how fortunate we are and what it takes to have a functioning educational institution. There's one group of people we can all thank: veterans. Without our men and women in uniform, it would be difficult to...
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