April 24, 2018
Al Neuharth: fighting for diversity in a time when diversity lacked
In life, Allen H. Neuharth was frequently called an S.O.B. A term which he easily embraced, even titling one of his books ‘Confessions of an S.O.B.’ He wanted excellence from everyone around him and people knew he wasn’t always polite when asking for it. Though to Al, that’s not what being an S.O.B. meant. For him, an […]
Gay and underrepresented
Being gay is very “in” right now. No, really. It is. According to a 2016 report from GLAAD on LGBTQ+ representation in media, of the 895 series regular characters expected to appear on broadcast scripted primetime programming in the coming year, 43 of those characters (4.8 percent) were identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and […]
Presidential candidates answer student questions at public forums
by Morgan Matzen, Devin Martin, Lauren Soulek and Kelli Susemihl Finalists for the university’s next president visited campus Tuesday for multiple forums, meetings and a tour of campus. Students and faculty alike were able to ask the candidates questions regarding the university’s progress and what they have planned if they were to be appointed by […]
Laura Chandler prepares to step in as Center for Diversity & Community director
Laura Chandler, an assistant professor of history at South Dakota State University, was hired as director of the Center for Diversity & Community following a three-part student panel April 2, 3 and 5. The Volante spoke with Chandler about her vision for the CDC, her first impressions of USD and her process of hiring a […]