Opinion
Biden Administration possible changes
In the wake of the Jan. 6 storming of the US capitol, the nascent Biden administration has ample reason to look at the security state with more scrutiny and to repress extremists at home. Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen told CNN “The [National] Guard is 90 some-odd percent male, and only about 20 percent of white […]
Disney in Adulthood: How the franchise is encouraging fresh mindsets
The recent release of Disney’s “Soul” has proved animated films can captivate adults in the same ways they enchant children. The movie implements thought provoking questions about pursuing a purposeful existence and thus creates a relatable storyline for its mature audience, while also teaching valuable lessons to its younger viewers. A few other newer works, […]
Be Your Own Personal Rockstar!
We all need to sing a little more! Whether you are worthy of an American Idol or so terrible it gives your friends second hand embarrassment, you need to sing your heart out more often. I have always loved to sing in the car, shower, kitchen, at church, walking to class or standing on the […]
Mental Health Sick Day: Break from the Stress
Mental illness is a legitimate issue and people should be able to take mental health sick days. When you have the flu, you stay home and take care of yourself. You should stay home and take care of any mental sickness as well. Taking a sick day when you have a fever, feel nauseous or […]
Editorial: These masks might not be comfortable, but they are necessary
After almost a month-and-a-half break, students were welcomed back last Monday to the USD campus to start off the spring semester. This semester is looking to be a big one for USD students as we are also welcoming back several sporting events. Many have also found that there seems to be more options for in-person […]
An Education Reset: Rethinking one size fits all
The mere mention of school triggers negative emotions in members of any age group. Children would sooner choose chaotic, messy activities over organized rows of desks and seven-hour schedules. Teens and adults dread the classroom to an even greater extent, as they experience it transforms from a simple part of their daily life to the greatest stressor in it. There is an increasing aversion to academic activities outside the classroom. These being anything […]
A definitive ranking of Thanksgiving food from someone who hates Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday. I have never liked it. I don’t understand the holiday, why we still celebrate it or why we stuff ourselves full of mediocre food. With that said, I reluctantly eat the food cause I am not going to be the one to tell my grandma I don’t like her […]
My final article
Roughly three and a half years ago I was assigned my first story for The Volante as a new freshman reporter. I remember that first story so vividly — I was going to cover Nikki’s Run, a suicide awareness glow in the dark run. I remember calling my mom terrified to interview a college senior […]
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. […]
Protect yourself
Normally I wouldn’t do this, but I’ll add a quick disclaimer that this article is going to be quite dark and will discuss topics of violence and sexual assault. That being said, I feel that it needs to be discussed in light of the election drawing attention from other issues; because “Ignoring things won’t make […]