Correction
In the article “Vermillion mayoral election sees five candidates” of the April 21 issue, The Volante mistakenly reported one of the mayoral candidate’s names. Aaron Kerkhove is referred to as Charles on first reference in the article. Aaron Kerkhove is running in the 2021 election for mayor. The Volante regrets this error.
Editorial: A thank-you from The Volante Staff
We made it. This long, strange semester is about to come to a close. As you all begin to prepare for finals, pack your bags and head home for the well-deserved holiday break, The Volante staff would like to say one thing —thank you. It’s no secret that this semester was more difficult than others. […]
Editorial: Lack of three-day weekends damages mental health
This semester has been hard, to say the least. Finding the motivation to go to class or to work or to study during a global pandemic is damaging to students’ mental health. On top of that, we have had no days off to allow for classes to move online after Thanksgiving break. While wanting to […]
Editorial: We need to keep looking forward
Even though Nov. 3 marked the official election day in America, in reality, this is nowhere near the end of the road. Americans have been voting since early October and though Election Day is the last day to cast your vote, today marks the beginning of two and a half long months until Jan. 20. […]
Its time to adopt your next furry friend
Adopting a pet not only brings the pets a new life but can also bring a newfound joy to their human counterparts. October is American Humane’s national Adopt-A-Dog Month, so instead of trying to find the perfect purebred puppy that probably costs more than a month’s rent, head to your local shelter and adopt a […]
What is D-Days without football?
USD’s homecoming celebration, Dakota Days, usually starts with royalty finalists being announced and wraps up with the D-Days football game on Saturday. With no football game, what is homecoming all about? Homecoming is not dependent on the football game being played, however it is a large part of the celebration. The game, parade, street dance […]
Editorial: Black Lives Matter is relevant to Vermillion
People all over the country have been gathering to march for the same cause in the last few months, years and even decades. Marching for freedom. Marching for equality. Marching for those who can’t march for themselves. The Cultural Wellness Coalition hosted a Justice for Black Lives March on the USD campus last Wednesday, where […]
‘Now is the time to educate’: CWC hosts BLM march
Story by: Miles Amende & Chloe Fullenkamp The Cultural Wellness Coalition hosted the Justice for Black Lives March on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Participants marched from the DakotaDome down University street and up to Slagle Hall, where CWC members spoke about the importance of the demonstration. Marcus Destin, CWC co-president, said the rally was held to […]
Editorial: There is no magic number
With USD COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, students are wondering, how many cases will be too many? How many cases till we are sent home? How long till hybrid classes get moved fully online? How long till the designated COVID floor in North Complex is full? UNC-Chapel Hill was in person for one week before […]
Editorial: Welcome back from The Volante
To all students, faculty and staff, The Volante would like to formally welcome everyone back. Though it may not be under the circumstances anyone predicted, it is great to see everyone on campus. And to the class of 2024, we would like to introduce ourselves. We are The Volante; the student voice at USD since […]