Opinion
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 […]
Beautiful botanicals
Pets are a big part of people’s lives; some people probably cannot see their lives without their companions. Now, a lot of people call their pets “fur babies.” Now, people have started calling themselves “plant parents” because of their plants. People go as far as to give their plants names. Some names are more normal […]
Travel while you’re young
Over the last week, I was able to go see family for Thanksgiving. While not very far from my home, it was still a great experience. I got to see a bunch of animals not as common in South Dakota, and the scenery was amazing up in the mountains. Why not give yourself the opportunity […]
Editorial: Finals are almost here
With Thanksgiving break over, finals are now quickly approaching. With only two weeks of classes left, it’s going to be chaotic. No matter what your major is or how good you are at studying, this will be a stressful time. With 20% of your grade on the line, it seems like the stress will only […]
Vermillion school spirit
Last month I attended a planning session for the USD strategic planning committee. The event was sparsely attended, but our small group did focus on one subject in particular: student morale. It’s an interesting time to write about this because many of us, including me, are becoming a little burned out here at the end […]
You can’t spell healthcare without “THC”
The legalization of marijuana is a long-debated controversy in America. It’s a state-by-state issue and South Dakota has been repeatedly on the fence about it. Legalizing a drug in a state will obviously have a variety of benefits and harms—it’s a given with almost anything new. However, the fact of the matter is, it being […]
Taylor Swift is here to stay
If you are reading this, perhaps you are a fan of Taylor Swift. Or maybe you are just as captivated with her as the rest of the world seems to be—whether positively or negatively. Her latest album, “Red (Taylor’s Version),” released this past Friday, has a chokehold on the headphones of many people, fans or […]