Opinion
Editorial: What’s so important? Just change the name!
On Feb 2, 2022, the Washington Football team finally announced their brand-new team name alongside their new logo and custom uniforms. Their new name is the Washington Commanders. This name change initially started July 3, 2020, amidst the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. The team has been under fire for […]
Drowning in content
After the last year or so I’ve had enough Ridley Scott. My main criticism is that I wasn’t bored. Let me explain. I sat through “House of Gucci” and “The Last Duel.” I rewatched “Gladiator.” I even watched season one of Scott’s new show “Raised by Wolves.” Most of these ended up falling flat for […]
How thrifting can combat the climate crisis
The climate crisis is an ever-expanding topic of discussion around the globe, and more companies than ever are, at the very least, looking into making crucial changes that will result in positive change. There are multiple industries, however, that will never be sustainable without making drastic alterations in their production processes. The top industries being […]
Are we getting Starbucks and Panda Express in the MUC?
What dining options are coming to USD and are they what the people want? As most people have heard, there is a possibility Aramark is leaving and therefore, the food places with it. I’ve heard UBrew is turning into a Starbucks, Qdoba is becoming a Chipotle, Legacy Wings is leaving and we might get a […]
Valentine’s Day is for friends, not just couples
Valentine’s Day has always been known as a day for couples to celebrate their love by exchanging gifts, going on dates and posting cheesy social media tributes to one another. This year, it is time to reclaim Valentine’s Day as more than a day celebrating romantic relationships. Just because their love is found outside of […]
The right to read
“Book banning is one of the most widespread forms of censorship in the United States,” said Population Education. Many books we read as children or in high school are banned or have been challenged from being available to people. A challenge tries to remove or limit materials because of objections given by a person or […]
Editorial: Minority representation in Supreme Courts matters
In 2020, the U.S. had a population of 329.5 million people. This population was made up of 204.3 million people who identified as only white based off their answer to the 2020 census. This is roughly 62% of the U.S. population. The other 38% of the population was people who identified as multiracial, Black or […]
The important lesson COVID-19 stimulus checks taught us about adoption
There should be more government support for prospective parents left to the decision to put their children up for adoption, alongside funding for adoptive and foster care systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a stunt in availability of adoptable children within the United States. Families that were once considering putting their child up for […]
Editorial: A look into the ethics of The Volante
The Volante has been a voice for USD students since 1887 and continues to strive for excellence. Although The Volante has a faculty adviser, all final decisions are made by the entire student staff. It is a student run newspaper that focuses on topics that are pertinent to the USD campus and Vermillion community. […]
Embracing animation
The world of animation is a diverse and inclusive art that goes beyond the limitations of live-action films. These cartoons or animated films tell stories of dynamic characters and bring about an often vividly appealing and whimsically magical design and soundtrack. Animated films encapsulate emotions many members of an audience can relate to, allowing for […]