COLUMN: When the going gets tough, quit
Any sports fan who can stand listening to Jim Rome for extended periods of time has probably heard the host’s mocking motivational advice for sports figures caught-up in extremely embarrassing situations due to on-or-off-the field situations. “When life gives you lemons, quit,” said Rome. “When the going gets tough, quit. It’s not how many times […]
COLUMN: Through tragedy, sports unite Americans
This week, I was supposed to do a column about resurrecting baseball on campus. I’d had it all laid out in my head. Then last week’s bombings at the Boston Marathon occurred, and I decided this is an issue to take up at a later date. There are more important things — sports-wise and otherwise […]
Meet Marty Jackley
Rob Nielsen: What was your experience like at USD School of Law? Marty Jackley: It was a unique and difficult time. Law school isn’t something that’s easy, but having come from engineering school, I think I was well-prepared for it, but I certainly met life-long friends and life-long colleagues and it was a very positive […]
COLUMN: Steubenville rapists do not deserve pity
Society has made great leaps in terms of social issues over the last century. That being said, occasionally, an event comes along that proves we still have a ways to go. Last August, a 16-year-old girl was raped in the town of Steubenville, Ohio by two members of the town’s high school football team. For […]
COLUMN: Hall voters need to re-evaluate
The 2013 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be a worthy group of inductees. Bill Parcells, Larry Allen, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Cris Carter, Warren Sapp and Dave Robinson certainly belong in the HOF. However, it is the names that are still absent from the list that highlights a culture of trivialization […]
Smoking ban needs clearer vision, focus
A campus-wide smoking ban goes into effect a little over a month from now. Much has been said and written on this subject ever since the ban was made official earlier this semester. Last week, a forum was held detailing the ban. This forum was intended to inform students of what this new ban will […]
Nov. 14 Journey concert postponed
UPDATE: The Sioux City, Tyson Events Center Facebook page is reporting the Nov. 14 Journey concert will be postponed due to lead singer Arnel Pineda’s health problems. According to the band’s page, the concert will be rescheduled for January or February. All tickets for the original date will be honored at the new date. Refunds are […]
THE RANT: Dear Voting Public
Dear voting public, Good news, the election is just around the corner. In three weeks time, political ads will be off the television until the next election season.buy diflucan online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/us/diflucan.html no prescription And while elections at any level can be bitter and available candidates undesirable in the eyes of some, it’s no excuse not […]
COLUMN: Baseball is more than just a game
I saw my first live professional baseball game in April. The Texas Rangers were in the middle of an early-season series against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Ever since his amazing performance at the 2008 All-Star Home Run Derby, I’ve been infatuated with Ranger Josh Hamilton’s comeback story, and subsequently, he’s become my favorite baseball […]
COLUMN: Chick-fil-A brought criticism on self
I don’t believe I’ve seen a fast food chain make the headlines as much in a short span of time as Chick-fil-A has this past summer. And with an upcoming campus forum to discuss student feelings about the addition of the franchise on campus, it’s clear the controversy is still present. The controversy arose when […]