Opinion
Trump’s tax reform beneficial, important for America
Part of being a leader is looking out for the greater good of the team. In this case, our leader is President Donald Trump and essentially, the team is America. On Dec. 20, the Republican party took their first major step after gaining full legislative control. They did this by passing a new tax bill […]
Editorial: Senate Bill 103 is redundant, misinformed, misses the mark
Recently, Sen. Stace Nelson, R-Fulton, introduced Senate Bill 103 into the state legislature. The bill aims to prevent undocumented students from attending state institutions of higher learning, or receiving in-state tuition and financial aid. In an interview with The Volante, Sen. Nelson referenced an article in the Argus Leader in which there were admissions from Scott Pohlson, vice president […]
USD continues to provide great opportunities
I enjoyed giving tours to prospective students on scholarship recognition day. Taking the sharpest and brightest students in the region around our university was a great experience. Getting to know them and their dreams reminded me of my days in high school, thinking about where I wanted to go to college. It got me thinking – […]
Sleep, healthy food and exercise are simple ways to relieve stress
College is a hive that’s filled with stress. Every day, there’s something new for students to worry about or overthink. There are multiple ways to reduce or manage stress that students should be aware of, such as regulating their sleep patterns, eating healthy and exercising. “When the cat’s away, the mice will play,” is a […]
Be grateful this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important for students to realize all the things they already have and to think about what they’re grateful for. Often during the winter season the mindset gears toward wanting. Whether it’s wanting the latest gadgets, clothes, makeup, etc., many people seem to have their wants on their minds. The […]
Letter to the Editor: Sexual harassers and predators should be fired, expelled
I have mixed emotions concerning Abbott’s retirement. On one hand he can be credited for advancing the USD brand in many areas. One area stands, however, as a glaring exception. That is the area of sexual harassment/assault on campus. For example, there is a current USD faculty member that was investigated for sexual harassment in […]
Letter to the Editor: Calling roll may not be harmless
Dear faculty, Suppose you are a USD student whose identity as a person is challenged every time someone calls you by your legal name in front of others. In addition to being a source of embarrassment and cause of serious concern, being called by your legal name can also threaten your safety. Now, imagine this […]
Editorial: USD needs to continue conversation surrounding sexual assault
Sexual assault is a sensitive topic to discuss, but on a college campus like USD, it’s especially imperative to address the issue. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted in college, and 90 percent of victims don’t report their assaults. Often, this […]
How the DNC rigged the primary election for Hillary Clinton
We were blessed Hillary Clinton didn’t win the presidential election last November. To have a dishonest individual who cared so much about winning an election the DNC had to rig the primary election against Bernie Sanders is sick. If the election wasn’t rigged, Bernie Sanders may have had a real chance of being the primary […]
Changes to bump stocks aren’t enough, still
Less than a month after the Las Vegas shooting, with no Congressional legislative action taken or a plan in place to stop this gun violence, 26 people were murdered in Texas due to another mass shooting Nov. 8. When will this stop? When will people wake up and realize that action must be taken to prevent something […]