Opinion
Asexuality deserves awareness, acceptance among preferences
Growing up, we are taught that there are two sexualities — heterosexuality and homosexuality. This mindset, however, is very toxic to young people growing up who might not fit into either. While there are several sexual orientations out there, one that is not widely talked about is asexuality. According to the Asexual Visibility and Education […]
Gender should not trump political agendas in upcoming election
On April 12, one of Hillary Clinton’s top advisors announced that she would once again run for president, aiming to become the first female president of the United States. I don’t like Hillary Clinton and I never have. I think many of her policies are backwards, and I especially do not appreciate her support of Israel’s […]
Transgender identification should be recognized, respected
Transgender individuals identify as such because they feel trapped in their bodies. When these men and women know in their hearts that this is who they are, they finally feel comfortable in their own body. Being transgender is not the same as being gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or any other sexual orientation. In an article […]
Local business lacks social media etiquette
On April 15, a group of friends and I traveled to Howler’s Bar and Grill to take advantage of their Wing Wednesday special. In all transparency, this trip to Howler’s was actually the best tasting meal I’ve had there since they replaced Pro’s two years ago — which isn’t saying much. With any popular business […]
EDITORIAL: Campus football clinic should be more inclusive of all genders
On April 17, the University of South Dakota football team will host a clinic to teach women how to play football. The clinic was created to teach female fans of Coyote football the process of what the players go through and how to play the game. The day ends with a powder puff football game. […]
Students should speak up about sexual assault
Sexual assault is something no one should have to experience. Child sexual assault is inappropriate, traumatizing and stressful. Yet, an average of 293,066 people, age 12 and older, are sexually assaulted each year in the United States. Sexual assault is a big deal on college campuses across the world, including at the University of South […]
VIDEO: President Obama should visit Vermillion
South Dakota is last. President Barack Obama has visited every state in the union now as president, except South Dakota. And finally, on May 8, the President will deliver a commencement address at Lake Area Technical Institute. So why Watertown? “(Lake Area Tech is) one of the top community colleges in the nation,” The White House said […]
Natural hair movement encourages women to love their hair
For years, females have been given the perfect persona of how to look, dress and present themselves. This affects women and girls of all ages and races.buy premarin online https://www.pharmalucence.com/wp-content/languages/new/generic/premarin.html no prescription African American women, for example, are given the idea that their hair is ugly — that curls are not something they need and that relaxing or straightening […]
S.D. should end marijuana prohibition
Since the end of marijuana prohibition in Washington and Colorado, many states are reconsidering their policies regarding the medicinal plant. Many of the fallacies that people have believed for so long are quickly being proven wrong, and it’s time South Dakota laws regarding marijuana use and possession are updated to suit the facts rather than […]
Transparency lacks at university level in sexual assault cases
From a public relations standpoint, people would probably believe the University of South Dakota is a safe place. The image USD attempts to put forward is one of safety and security — a small town with a campus of the same nature. While I’m not saying our campus is dangerous — I don’t believe anyone […]