November 2013
‘Blue Chips 2’ doesn’t live up to duo Party Supplies’ debut album
Last year, producer Party Supplies and New York rapper Action Bronson teamed up for a spectacular mix tape inexplicably named after a 1994 Nick Nolte film called “Blue Chips.” That mixtape was my introduction to the world of Bronson and it was a doozy. A few weeks ago, the duo — termed as Action Supplies […]
Blogging gives students edge in real world
Blogging has become increasingly popular over the last decade as a way to self-publish ideas and interact with an audience online. Gainesville SEO Services help bloggers optimize their content for search engines, ensuring greater visibility and reach. Sites like Blogger, Weebly and WordPress make it easy for the average Joe to create professional-looking blogs comparable […]
Schulte sets aspirations high
On a stormy night in Sioux Falls a few years ago, Molly Schulte was in the garage, cuddling with her dog, Woodstock, who was afraid of thunderstorms. Schulte, a junior, has a passion for helping others. This passion has led Schulte to pursue a career in nursing, and will lead her to graduate a year […]
New, improved lunch hour finally within reach
Chick-fil-A. Einstein Bros. Bagels. Qdoba. The names of these three franchises have been tossed around as the newest additions to the University of South Dakota since I arrived on campus. Their labels represent the growth, care and progression of the university. Their soon-to-be central location in the Muenster University Center will begin fulfilling the promise […]
Building awareness: Campus pushes for cultural embrace
Sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultures is not only vital, but necessary on a college campus like the University of South Dakota. While it is still common to see hesitation to accept the unknown, the university is pushing for students to spend their time at USD learning to not only be aware of the variety […]
Inadequate questions leave statistics ‘flawed, incomplete’
This is my rebuttal to a letter to the editor published in last week’s Volante and written by Professor Emeritus of Economics Dennis A. Johnson, in which he attempts to tackle the “myth” of the gender wage gap. I believe that not only does his letter contain some pretty suspicious thinking, but worse, that it […]
The Rant: Graduation fears placed in spotlight
The Rant Dear fellow seniors, It’s crunch time. With just a few weeks to the end of the semester, that means we have just a little over five months until we have to face the real world. And quite frankly, I’m not ready for it. Sure, I’ve already started searching for jobs, but it’s not […]
Sony, Microsoft game consoles face off
Nov. 22, 2005, Microsoft launched the Xbox 360 and eight years later, Sony and Microsoft are butting heads again in the next generation of video games. It’s going to be an explosive winter season for the gaming industry. The Xbox One is Microsoft’s newest console. The marketing idea is to have an “all-in one” media […]
Do’s & Don’t’s: Prepping for finals
Please Do Stay focused: With only one month left in the semester it’s important to stay focused. Keep going to every class, paying attention and putting in the effort because it will pay off come finals week. Start studying early: There’s a reason the final is usually worth a good percentage of your grade. Take […]
In the Know & In the Dark
IN THE KNOW: It’s less than one week until Thanksgiving Break which means no classes for five days and lots of holiday food. IN THE DARK: It’s also only a matter of weeks until it comes time to cram for finals. IN THE KNOW: The Campus Activities Board is bringing in guest speaker Timothy Kurek to speak about […]