In recent issues of the Volante I have noticed a strong anti-Israel sentiment from the paper, specifically opinion page writer Nadiah Abuswai. The United States’ relationship with Israel began with their founding as a nation in 1948 following World War II, and has been particularly beneficial for the United States in recent years during the […]

On April 15, a group of friends and I traveled to Howler’s Bar and Grill to take advantage of their Wing Wednesday special. In all transparency, this trip to Howler’s was actually the best tasting meal I’ve had there since they replaced Pro’s two years ago — which isn’t saying much. With any popular business […]

“The essence of oligarchical rule is not father-to-son inheritance, but the persistence of a certain world-view and a certain way of life, imposed by the dead upon the living. … Who wields power is not important, provided that the hierarchical structure remains always the same.” Thus wrote George Orwell in his novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” which […]

A law school may not seem like a focal point for a discussion about diversity, but schools of law have a responsibility to our society as we produce individuals who will represent clients from a diverse range of backgrounds as well as influence law and culture in profound ways. The University of South Dakota School […]

The people of South Dakota have killed three human beings in the last nine years. While an individual citizen may not have decided on this, the lawmakers that every citizen votes for just rejected a proposal that would repeal executions in South Dakota. These executions are nothing new to the state, and go back as […]

It’s been five months since I arrived at the University of South Dakota as the director of the Center for Diversity & Community. We officially celebrated our opening Nov. 5, 2014, and since then have done a number of things that have been well received by students, faculty and staff. The Center exists to further the strategic […]

Your editorial in the February 11 issue of The Volante on K-12 teacher pay in South Dakota toward raising awareness of the low pay of S.D. K-12 teachers was appreciated. Too frequently, the low pay of teachers is dismissed with claims that it is only a nine-month-a-year job. Too frequently, the low pay of S.D. […]

As we move forward from the events that occurred in Ferguson, Mo., it is important to remember that violence and hatred are not the solutions to the racial issues confronting this nation. Instead, we must understand the larger picture and how to combat it. When will every person feel safe in this country? When will […]

As we enter the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, many of us gather with family, friends and co-workers to celebrate the season and reflect on the past year. The month of December is also “4D” month. “4D” stands for December Drugged and Drunk Driving, focusing on both alcohol and the growing drug impaired DUI […]

It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming the Class of 2018 to campus. Can it already be the end of the semester? With the conclusion of 2014, you can be guaranteed three things: 1) Finals. You read that right – finals are here. We wish you great success on your finals this week. Just […]