Opinion
Colleges must be proactive in preventing shootings
Watching the events that recently transpired at Delta State University in Mississippi has been tragic. One of the last things on a college student’s mind is the possibility of violence. Sadly, this story is but one of many scattered across American history. If such tragedies occur too frequently, why have we not persisted in improving […]
Columnist hopes bingo-style exercise program will induce a more fit lifestyle
I’m sure all of you have heard of the Wellness Center. It’s that place you say you’re going to go after one too many late-night fast food runs. You think, “tomorrow is the day I’ll start working out.” If you’ve been in this situation before but have not followed through with getting to the gym, […]
SGA needs to gauge student interest before resolution vote
The bond between USD and Vermillion is a unique relationship. It’s a symbiotic relationship that in most instances has had a positive impact on the two entities, and will continue to do so. But in light of possible actions being considered by the Student Government Association, the bond between the city and the university may […]
Downtown parking rules cause headaches for many
It’s Friday night, and you are all dressed up and ready to go downtown to the bars and socialize with your fellow Coyotes. The first decision, and perhaps the most important, is whether or not to drive and park downtown. While walking to and from one’s residential area raises questions of safety, driving is nearly […]
Body cameras used by VPD, UPD protect students, police officers
The increased use of body cameras by police officers is on the rise across the nation. Both the University Police Department and the Vermillion Police Department have body cameras and are putting them to use. With issues of police brutality and violence against police officers frequently in the news, these body cameras can help protect […]
Move-in week overwhelming for first-year student
Welcome Week was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. As a student plunging into the vast unknown world of college life, I came to USD pretty clueless about what might lie ahead for me. All summer – and, in all honesty, every year of high school – I was shaking with […]
New cooperation between USD and Vermillion benefits students, community
The Vermillion community and the University of South Dakota have been working together on a number of projects throughout the summer to improve campus life for students, as well as to reinvigorate activity throughout the city. One of the most prominent projects to come from this partnership is the Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association. Thanks to […]
Traveling in college years expands worldly views
This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Fort Knox, Ky., the United States’ largest Army base, which exposed me to new viewpoints on life. I was one of 25 interns hired to work in the public affairs office for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Command. While this experience was incredible in itself, […]
Loving yourself while struggling with body image
One of the biggest personal battles one can go through is their body image and self respect. For women we feel this constant need to be the ideal “hot” and therefore fill our days constantly kicking ourselves for eating chocolate, or simply not caring and hating ourselves on the inside. This is a dangerous game […]
In defense of Israel
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 […]