Opinion
Don’t be afraid to try new, exciting fitness routines
This is the last week to participate in Blackout Bingo, and although I will not get a full card, I have earned two bingos and have a few more chances to get another before it’s over. Trying all of the fitness classes has been an absolute blast. Sure, some workouts left me feeling a bit […]
Cancer prevention research should be ‘taken with a grain of salt’
Throughout history, anxiety and paranoia have driven our society. From the Salem Witch Trials to the Red Scare, people cling themselves to a potential threat and escalate it into extreme proportions. In today’s world, an obvious example of this paranoia is the prevention of diseases, especially cancer. It seems new information surfaces every day depicting […]
Sexual assault prevention is the duty of all
Every year, thousands of young adults enter universities across the country to begin their higher education. Each year during orientation, they are given a very alarming look at the reality of the culture on college campuses. It is a statistic almost all university students can quote. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during […]
Butternut squash bisque and Barre Blast is the perfect combination
Butternut squash is a delicious, beautiful thing and this is the time of year to start experimenting with ways to incorporate it into recipes. Right now, it’s really cheap to purchase butternut squash and it has a long shelf life. So, what are you waiting for? Go buy some today. Allrecipes.com has an awesome, easy […]
United States must intervene in Syria
Where there is injustice, any and all steps must be taken to ensure that justice is served. Syria is a place rampant with injustice with President Bashar al-Assad being the perpetrator of crimes against humanity. The fight against Assad has so far been a failure, particularly so after the announcement from the Pentagon that the […]
US should not pursue Syrian intervention policy
It is generally a bad idea to build a house without a blueprint or write an essay without an outline. Without a guideline, things can often get messy. This same idea applies to how the United States should approach the conflict in Syria. There are some who believe that putting boots on the ground in […]
Rape culture needs to end
“Rape Culture“was a term created by feminists in the 1970s, and refers to a culture that facilitates male sexual aggression and the promotion of violence against women. It was and still is a term that can be used to describe our society, and that is unfortunate. It is unbecoming that we live in a world […]
Letter to the editor: Volante marginalizing campus conservatives
The Volante has proudly been the “students’ voice since 1887” here on the campus of USD. However, there is a large group of students whose voice isn’t heard on campus and that is anyone with conservative beliefs. The front page article concerning Donald Trump is disgraceful. The title of ‘Questioning Hillary’ or ‘Questioning Bernie’ would […]
University increases awareness of addictions, those struggling with them
Kudos to the University of South Dakota and especially the Coalition of Addiction Students and Professionals Pursuing Advocacy (CASPPA) for inviting Chris Herren to speak on the topic of addiction. In both the sports world and addiction recovery community, Mr. Herren’s story and life are legendary. It was vital in many ways for student athletes, […]
Dancing and turkey-chili is a winning combination for winter months
Vermillion is playing tea-party with the weather. One day it’s sunny and beautiful outside and the next, well, it’s not pleasant. I should be used to South Dakota by now, I’ve lived here my whole life. Still, every winter season I think there is a small part of me that hopes things will be different. […]