Opinion
Editorial: Stop arguing and start supporting
Campuses around the country have been flirting with the idea of becoming “sanctuary campuses” following President Trump’s recent travel ban. Such a move was proposed last week in a Student Government Association resolution. While the bill itself has changed significantly since then, the question should still be raised: how inclusive is USD? Rather than focusing their energy on rehashing […]
Black History Month should be incorporated into more classes
For those who may be unaware, February isBlack History Month. Black History Month is a yearly event that celebrates achievements and contributions that black Americans have made to U.S. history. The United States joins Canada, the United Kingdom and more in dedicating a month to the achievements of black people in their home countries. For […]
Letter to the editor: Why would USD want to be a sanctuary campus?
I recently read an article featured in The Volante. A senator of USD’s Student Government Association, Josh Arens, sponsored a bill that would make the University of South Dakota a “Sanctuary Campus.” He is also quoted as saying, “No alternative facts, don’t listen to those that say it does call for illegal action.” An “undocumented” immigrant […]
Professors should consult students to pick textbooks
I’m going to say something that will surprise no one: textbooks are really, really expensive. It doesn’t really matter the subject, any class that doesn’t defer to books in public domain or a popular press will likely see mind-numbing prices. According to NBC, the cost of textbooks has risen at more that four times the […]
Beyoncé should’ve won, plain and simple
There’s very few people out there who can deny the power of Beyoncé. When it comes to relevance, the woman has been on the top of the game since her emergence onto the music scene in 1997. Whether someone’s dancing it out to “Survivor” from back in her Destiny’s Child days or they’re jamming harder […]
Candidly Canada: True sanctuary found in federal policies
For my host country like Canada, universities need no special recognition for welcoming anybody, regardless of citizenship or ethnicity. When Canada already has an administration known for accepting every person that enters its borders, the entire country is a safe haven. American perspectives on immigration are a tad different. Since Trump has begun pushing for […]
Letter to the editor: Student majority not represented in recent GAF increase
On Feb. 7, 2017, the University of South Dakota Student Government Association voted to approve Senate Resolution 20, increasing and allocating funding to the General Activity Fee for FY18.The GAF is funded exclusively by students and after year one, will be required to pay an additional $9 per credit hour. Of the increased funding, $601,696 […]
Letter to the editor: The great divide
To the students of USD, There is a divide on our campus, and it resides in a flat-paved section of asphalt known as Cherry Street. Geographically, it divides the main campus and from athletics, and this is where the metaphorical divide also begins. Now I confess that I am a proud member of both of […]
Letter to the editor: Be frustrated with the system
The students and administration of USD have grappled with the issue of increasing the General Activity Fee (GAF) since the financing of the Wellness Center. I was first introduced to this issue while serving as the vice president of SGA during Sami Zoss’ presidency. Now, I am approaching the proposed increase from the perspective of […]
Life has a steep price, according to pharmaceutical companies
I have a purple bracelet on my right wrist every day. At first glance, it looks like any other plastic band, but to me, it holds a deeper meaning.My bracelet is for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness; my bracelet is for my best friend, Michael. Some people have heard of Cystic Fibrosis through the Boomer Esiason Foundation, […]