Opinion
Expenses hinder education for middle class
As children, we tend to grow up believing that going to college is everything, and without it, no one can succeed. The problem with this mindset is that wanting to go to college means people need money — and a lot of it, depending on where they desire to go. College should not be treated as an […]
5K provides positive interaction with law enforcement
Law enforcement doesn’t always receive the most thoughtful opinions. Whether labeled as crooked offenders of the law or as fun-sucking predators, public opinion has its fair share of views about the men and women sworn to protect our communities. Our daily Internet feeds rarely exemplify the just actions of our law enforcement, preferring to instead point […]
Need for self-defense classes more prominent than ever
In light of the recent sexual assault reports on campus, more should be done to protect our students. Sexual assault on college campuses has reached national awareness, but it seems little has been done about it, as it is still common to hear about. One rape is one too many, and should not be tolerated on […]
Racial slurs leave lasting impact on student
Last year during the Dakota Days parade, my son and I experienced racial slurs by a USD organization while dressed in our Native American traditional regalia. The negative actions of this organization still to this day have affected my son negatively. Since last year, my son does not want to put on his regalia, wanted […]
Hendry: Biking in Vermillion a pleasant experience
This week, for the first time in maybe a year, I put some air in my bike tires and hopped on for a ride. I didn’t go too far beyond campus, but almost as soon as I swung my leg over the seat I felt a rush of happy, bike-riding memories — both alone while […]
Huggins: Broncos and Seahawks likely to face-off again in Super Bowl XLIX
On Sept. 28, the Broncos and Seahawks played each other for the first time since February. And there’s a pretty good chance we could see these two teams face off again in Super Bowl XLIX. The difference between this regular season matchup and the Super Bowl was that this game was actually competitive. In last […]
Present-day dress codes condone sexism, lack gender-neutral mindset
Dress codes have always been a constant topic of discussion which seem to spark tension among people, especially teenagers. The biggest issue with dress codes in schools is the sexist behavior they portray. Gender-neutral dress codes are how everyone should think nowadays, because it is common to see males and females not abiding by the […]
Discrimination still found in small-town America
Saturday started out just like any other trip to the local Walmart for me. I needed to get some necessities, such as soap and food, and wasn’t expecting anything of interest to happen. After I checked out at the cash register I made my way to the exit, but before I could leave the store, I […]
Modern languages department restructured for the better
If you would have asked me what I thought about the Modern Languages and Linguistics Department at the University of South Dakota last year, you would hear of the consistent frustration I endured. Frustrated my voice was not being heard, in course evaluations or my verbal complaints, my two years in the program were a […]
Failures allow oneself to grow as a person
College is one place you don’t want to mess around, but at the same time we should not be afraid to fail. Author Jarod Kintz once said, “College has given me the confidence I need to fail.” This quote should not only embody each of us, but also should empower us. Maybe it’s just me, but […]