Editorial: Why are the Seats Always Empty?
College athletics are one of the most distinctive features of school. Sports are a significant portion of USD’s identity and a way to recruit new students. There are many different teams and sporting events that USD students are a part of. There’s football, basketball, golf, track and field, swimming and others. All of these sports […]
Editorial: Dangers Gun Violence Poses to USD
Students and employees of colleges deserve a safe environment to learn and work. It’s the job of the university, state and federal government to ensure people feel safe to attend college. Gun violence and mere exposure to gun violence can lead to poor academic performance, emotional stress and obvious physical danger. The safety of college […]
Editorial: Why Did You Have to Ruin It?
As residents of South Dakota, we know the weather is always changing. There is always going to be more snow, wind, rain or some other thing. There are many good things about snow and winter. It’s a good time to relax inside, bundled in blankets and drink hot chocolate. When snow blankets the ground and […]
Editorial: FAFSA, Too Complicated of a Process
So many jobs require more than a high school diploma and with the constant cost increase for college, financial aid is needed more than ever. Students and families are relying more and more on some form of financial aid. One way the government attempts to help is through grants and scholarships. The best way to […]
Editorial: New Years Resolution for the University
It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the third week of the Spring (in name only) 2023 semester. Although New Year’s is a distant memory of partying and hangovers, we at The Volante want to give our New Year’s resolutions for USD. First, the parking stalls are narrow on campus, we get it. Even […]
Editorial: The Holidays are a Time of Celebration
Once again, the end of a long and difficult semester is here. The end of the semester means exams, projects and papers are due soon, but it also signals the start of winter break. As soon as the semester finally ends everyone will have the opportunity to return home for a few days and spend […]
Editorial: Thanksgiving’s History Should be Honored
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States that occurs every fourth Thursday of November. It wasn’t until 1863, during the Civil War, when it was proclaimed a national holiday. The common image of Thanksgiving is a table piled with food like mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and, of course, turkey. We know […]
Editorial: Students Should be Allowed to use Flex as Coyote Cash
College is a big step and brings about a lot of stress. Moving away from the people in your support system is nerve-wracking and adding the stress of figuring out what you need to be signed up for in college does not help. The confusion around Coyote Cash, flex dollars and meal plans that come […]
Letter to the Editor: USD Student Amateur and Professional Drag Show
To The Editor, We are writing in the wake of our annual USD Student Amateur & Professional Drag Show on Oct. 26. During the show in Aalfs Auditorium, one of the professional Drag Kings, Kent Clark, used a fake gun as a prop in his act. While Spectrum was unaware that this prop would be […]
Editorial: Participating in Democracy, It’s Your Right
Elections have repercussions, especially for civil rights, social justice and human rights. The South Dakota 2022 elections bring us another round of elections for legislators, governors and other civil servants. There will also be ballot measures about Medicaid benefits and marijuana use. Participating in voting is part of being a citizen of the United States […]