October 2018
The Kardashian kids are the future
It’s an interesting world to live in – one where cameras follow people around in their day-to-day lives and record everything they do for millions of people to see. Their trials and triumphs all displayed for the world to judge. But that’s entertainment, isn’t it? “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is one of TV’s highest […]
LA 2028 is the future of the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are supposed to be considered an honor for the host country, but the negative aspects of being host to the Olympic Games have been an increasingly prominent display since Rio 2016. Crumbling venues and bankrupt countries have cast the Games and the Olympic Movement into darkness. Support for what is supposed to […]
Internships make your college degree more valuable
College is by far one of the hardest things I have ever done. If I had a dollar for every time I asked myself, “is this worth it?,” I would probably be able to pay off my student loans. From middle school to high school, teachers, parents and basically every other adult on the planet […]
The stars show that late-Millennials and Gen Z will dramatically shift society
Millennials ruined the domestic beer industry, prefer experiences over material items, and value honesty. Generation Z can be quite sensitive, are large advocates for structural change, and seek job stability over risk-taking. But Millennials and Gen Z aren’t really ruining anything. They’re just innovating and redefining our current culture and society with the previous generation’s […]
Students react to Kavanaugh hearing
Students gathered in the Munster University Center (MUC) pit lounge on Thursday to watch the Blasey-Kavanaugh Hearing. The political science department reserved the space for students to watch the hearing throughout the day. Faculty stopped by to add insight, answer questions and lead a discussion. Marcus Ireland, a senior criminal justice, political science and philosophy triple major said he […]
Art incubator, increased gallery space proposed as potential solutions to FA space issues
As students and faculty continue to see issues with the outdated Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA), several solutions to the FA’s cramped space issues and other problem areas have arisen. Solutions include a $30 million plan for the expansion of gallery space and an idea of an arts incubator located downtown said College […]
MyUSD portal updates security, changes interface
Due to nationwide threats to students’ financial aid returns, the MyUSD portal has undergone changes with security updates. The new Desire2Learn (D2L) interface also launched last May. The single-sign-on functionality on the MyUSD portal was abandoned as a preemptive security measure after the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Federal Student Aid issued a warning, Joe Reynoldson, […]
Michelle Cwach looking to elevate the USD brand
The new director of marketing communications and university relations is looking to make an impact at on campus. Michelle Cwach, director of marketing communications and university relations and former editor-in-chief of The Volante, was hired for her new position at USD in July and is looking to elevate USD’s brand. Dream Job Cwach is an […]
Freshman and senior reflect on college experiences, look ahead toward future
First-year students go into their college career uncertain of what their future will look like. As time passes, they find professions that support their passions in life. Emma Lavin, first-year business major, adjusting to life as a full-time college student has been an adventure. “I really like it,” Lavin said. “It’s a good community and […]
Aramark works to accommodate student allergies
Aramark works to provide students with allergies with safe, allergen-free options for their daily needs. Previous workers at Aramark dining stations at USD have said the staff is extremely careful when preparing food, as they are aware of student allergies being a concern on campus. Megan Bartels, a senior international studies major, and a former […]