Opinion
Law school aims to diversify its program
A law school may not seem like a focal point for a discussion about diversity, but schools of law have a responsibility to our society as we produce individuals who will represent clients from a diverse range of backgrounds as well as influence law and culture in profound ways. The University of South Dakota School […]
University emergency response plan should reassure students
In today’s society we must always be prepared for any situation of disaster and emergency. The past 10 years have proven we should be ready for anything and everything, from active shooters, bombings, natural disasters and much more. The 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech University, which resulted in 32 dead and 17 wounded, sparked a […]
Cartoons moving toward LGBTQ+ inclusiveness
Two weeks ago, the animated television show “Steven Universe” aired an episode in which two feminine characters were revealed to be in a romantic relationship. “Steven Universe” has already been noted for its unprecedented progressiveness and promotes body positivity, gender queerness and many other themes that, just five years ago, children cartoon developers never could […]
Society associates ‘fat’ with ugly
Despite beauty being subjective, there will always be the argument of what is deemed beautiful and what is deemed taboo or ugly. Society has delivered the message numerous times that being fat automatically means that a person is ugly, regardless of any other factors. Although this stereotype is true anywhere, it is especially true in a college setting. […]
Police brutality can’t be overlooked any longer
Martese Johnson, 20, was beaten by police outside Trinity Irish Pub in Charlottesville, Va., March 18. Police officers beat the University of Virginia junior over a suspicion that he was using a fake I.D. to get into the pub. A video shows police after forcing Johnson to the ground and handcuffing him, while Johnson’s head bleeds profusely […]
Midterms after spring break leave students stressed
For many students at the University of South Dakota, midterms were scheduled right after spring break. This defeats the purpose of what the break is for — to relax and cut loose, in whatever way one chooses. My break consisted of going home to be with family and working to earn money. While doing this, I also got […]
Studying abroad enhances education, employability
There are lots of reasons not to go abroad. It’s complicated — paperwork, visas; costly — airfare, tuition; and risky — what if you hate it? It’s a commitment, and it’s a leap of faith. You are leaving your friends, your home and everything else that comprises your comfort zone. You can’t drive home on […]
Strategically maximize your time and relax
Are you stressed? Fatigued? Curled up under your desk in the fetal position without a clue as to how you’re going to make it through the rest of the semester? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you generally feel like your productivity needs a boost, I’ve got a golden nugget of […]
EDITORIAL: Division I atmosphere relies on student, fan support base
If a student at the University of South Dakota were to look on any social media site on game day, the argument of whether or not our team won/lost because of the lack of fans could be seen among the stream of posts. Although it isn’t a direct causation, the lack of students at games can […]
South Dakota death penalty ‘illogical’
The people of South Dakota have killed three human beings in the last nine years. While an individual citizen may not have decided on this, the lawmakers that every citizen votes for just rejected a proposal that would repeal executions in South Dakota. These executions are nothing new to the state, and go back as […]