Opinion
COLUMN: Millennials need to step up to the plate
Embarking on a new journey in life is a simple way to define going off to college. The absence of those who were closest to you sets in, and the realization that this time here at the University of South Dakota is nothing more than your own and what you make of it. Privilege is […]
Letter to the Editor: SGA active at USD
I hope everyone has had a fantastic first few weeks of school! While it has been a busy start of the year, I couldn’t be more excited for what we have in store. The Student Government Association of USD has been hard at work to make sure this coming year is the best one yet. […]
EDITORIAL: Division I steers USD to massive monetary benefits
With the end of transition to Division I, the University of South Dakota can now reap the benefits in both sports and student life. Take this coming weekend’s football game against the Northwestern University Wildcats. This marks the third time in three years the university has played a Big 10 school. The athletic program, off […]
Guest submission: Fall 2012 already off to a great start
Editors note: Guest submission is a section dedicated to people on and off campus to send in columns to The Volante. The Volante reserves the right to decide if the submission will be printed or found online at our website. For many of us, it’s been almost three weeks since we packed our lives into […]
EDITORIAL: New email system a source of confusion, frustration
Throughout the summer the university made numerous changes to various aspects that affected students and faculty alike. It’s important for USD to keep up to date with technology and other trends that our fellow competitors use. These yearly changes to campus are not something new for us students. However, open communication to the USD community […]
In the Know & in the Dark: September 12
IN THE KNOW: The new football field. Its nice not playing on carpet that was created in the 1980s. IN THE DARK: The communication between the university and students during the e-mail switch this summer. Warnings please. IN THE KNOW: Weather. It’s great having a mixture of summer and fall days. It sure makes the […]
THE RANT: Dear everyone who missed USD,
Dear everyone who missed USD, This summer was an excellent opportunity for some students to work and earn some money. For others, it was probably a very long and relaxing summer. In any case, I am sure you have all been waiting to start another exciting year at the University of South Dakota. During the […]
OVERheard: September 12
“Actions speak louder than words, including the words that were never spoken.” — Pine Street “Let me show you guys Stripper so you know what I’m talking about.” — Al Neuharth Media Center “Guys, there is seriously something wrong with my body.” — Pine Street “TKE Dance Night: May the odds be […]
COLUMN: Chick-fil-A brought criticism on self
I don’t believe I’ve seen a fast food chain make the headlines as much in a short span of time as Chick-fil-A has this past summer. And with an upcoming campus forum to discuss student feelings about the addition of the franchise on campus, it’s clear the controversy is still present. The controversy arose when […]
COLUMN: Students should broaden world view
It is a new year, and for some it may be a first year. I learned a valuable piece of wisdom this summer while studying in Taiwan — a lesson that students new and old can benefit from. Being from the Midwest, many of us have very little exposure to different cultures. So most of […]