February 20, 2017
Column: Fine arts department deserves more recognition
I’ve loved creative writing since I was young. Everything about it: creating characters, fixing a plot, writing for hours at a time. Everything that had to do with being creative, I could find in writing. But, pursuing that as a career, despite it being my dream and initial major, seemed impossible for me. I’ve had […]
Black History Month should be incorporated into more classes
For those who may be unaware, February isBlack History Month. Black History Month is a yearly event that celebrates achievements and contributions that black Americans have made to U.S. history. The United States joins Canada, the United Kingdom and more in dedicating a month to the achievements of black people in their home countries. For […]
Letter to the editor: Why would USD want to be a sanctuary campus?
I recently read an article featured in The Volante. A senator of USD’s Student Government Association, Josh Arens, sponsored a bill that would make the University of South Dakota a “Sanctuary Campus.” He is also quoted as saying, “No alternative facts, don’t listen to those that say it does call for illegal action.” An “undocumented” immigrant […]
35th and Taylor expanding the music scene at USD
One would be hard-pressed to find a band as committed to making it big as 35th and Taylor is. First-years Anna Grote (singer, guitar and piano) and Evan Kaler (lead guitar) decided to go to USD for the sole purpose of keeping their band together. Grote also decided to major in strategic communication to benefit […]
Professors should consult students to pick textbooks
I’m going to say something that will surprise no one: textbooks are really, really expensive. It doesn’t really matter the subject, any class that doesn’t defer to books in public domain or a popular press will likely see mind-numbing prices. According to NBC, the cost of textbooks has risen at more that four times the […]