Opinion

I’ll be the first to admit that social media runs my life. What indeed would I do without my constant updates, the information I receive about family, friends, and colleagues, not to mention remembering and keeping track of birthdays (Thank you, Mr. Zuckerberg). In fact, social media is one of the most influential aspects of […]

Over the past month, the United States has been crazy with politics and voting. Those voting matters go into stuff we could benefit from marijuana be legal in South Dakota now.  This is just one example of voting making a difference in a state like ours.  Recently South Dakota legalized recreational and medical marijuana which is […]

This semester has been hard, to say the least. Finding the motivation to go to class or to work or to study during a global pandemic is damaging to students’ mental health. On top of that, we have had no days off to allow for classes to move online after Thanksgiving break.  While wanting to […]

Last week’s Volante featured an article about recycling that included some information that is no longer true about the types of plastic accepted by the campus single-stream recycling program. The correct information is that the only plastics accepted are bottles, tubs and jugs regardless of the number on them.  Our recyclable materials go to Millennium Recycling in Sioux […]

Last week’s election came with triumphs and defeats alike. One outcome, in particular, I think shocked many was the legalization of not only medical but also recreational marijuana passing in South Dakota. I am beside myself that medical marijuana passed in South Dakota, and I quite frankly think that it’s absurd that it hasn’t been passed […]

I’m here to tell you that it is okay to consume content that has no educational value whatsoever. I have spent a great majority of my 22 years on this Earth learning. But when I tell you there are fewer things I look forward to every week than sitting down and consuming absolutely braindead content, […]

The only ones that I feel the need to give anyhow, are those of peace and tranquility. No matter how much I profess my disdain of politics I simply cannot escape the fact that a part of me loves the chaos of an election year. The blood rushing moments watching the polls begin to end […]

Even though Nov. 3 marked the official election day in America, in reality, this is nowhere near the end of the road. Americans have been voting since early October and though Election Day is the last day to cast your vote, today marks the beginning of two and a half long months until Jan. 20.  […]

Election years are historical and entertaining time, especially this year with COVID-19.  2020 has already started off crazy with events like Kobe Bryant and his daughter dying in a plane crash, riots, movements, political election and COVID-19.  Around all these events, the election still goes on with COVID-19 regulations.  Voting can make a major impact […]

Sometimes, we’re reminded of life’s lessons through the most arbitrary of tasks. Today, I was reminded of the importance of patience and trusting the process as I was researching the history of the popular digital game, Among Us. You’ve likely noticed the rise in popularity of this now commonly played game — a game that […]