Opinion
SD steps forward for animal rights, passes legislation
South Dakota has recently become the 50th state to enact animal protection legislation, making it a felony offense to engage in animal cruelty. Considered a victory by animal rights activists, the law would address many different issues, one of the most inflammatory being cases of dog fighting. Despite the recent measures our state has taken […]
Title IX has its drawbacks
The other day I decided to look at the athletics page for recent events to attend, and I noticed the men’s sports had fewer teams than the women’s. A question crossed my mind: why? The answer: Title IX. Mubarik Musa, a sophomore at USD who participates in both cross-country and track said “the school is trying […]
Searching for the original fool, the origin of April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day is one day out of the year when everyone has an excuse to play numerous pranks on their friends as long as the simple phrase, “April Fools” is uttered. However, most don’t realize that unveiling the root of this great holiday has been just as tricky as the day itself. The theories […]
Crop tops a hot trend for season
Transitioning into the spring season, the hot trend on the runway is the crop top. Crop tops are available in all sorts of styles and prints in countless magazines and stores across the United States. Tops come in a more flowy style as well as form-fitted. There are solid-colored, patterned, crocheted, laced, haltered, strapless, long-sleeved, […]
Jackie Hendry’s Netflix blog: Taking a step into Bollywood
They say you should write what you know, and I know plenty about Netflix. For example, I know it’s my favorite thing since microwave popcorn. Its beauty is two-fold: unpredictability and accessibility. So the most recent episode of this season’s hit show might not be online, but you can find everything from documentaries to your […]
Quest for the Perfect Midi Rings
My search for the perfect set of midi rings — or above-the-knuckle or stacking rings — started and ended in Chicago over my spring break. I went into the trip not wanting to spend a fortune, but knowing there would really be no way around buying lunches and suppers. Along with a morning stop for […]
CSA Farming a bonus for us all
According to a 2012 Gallup poll, Americans spend an average of $151 a week on food. Our age group — ages 18-29 – tend to spend the most, at an average of $173. Our fast-paced world has made it so we don’t have to grow or raise all of the food we eat. Really, we […]
The NCAA tournament reigns king in the world of sports
The NCAA tournament is underway, and it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Last week, millions of people across the United States, including myself, filled out a bracket competing against friends and family trying to pick the winners of these games. By now, many people’s dream of obtaining a perfect bracket are […]
South Dakota could easily become a target for terrorist breeding ground
Al Qaeda has recently announced the future publication of an online English-translated terrorist magazine known as “Resurgence,” the first of its kind to be used as a recruiting tool for American citizens. Modeled after a similar terrorist magazine known as “Inspire,” it would be used to appeal to American citizens looking to create homemade bombs […]
Oil pulling is not for the weak of heart
The strange phrase “oil pulling” keeps popping up all over my social media and is one of the top search terms on Google and Yahoo. At first glance, I thought it had to do with cars or motorcycles. Judging by the name, I would have never thought it had anything to do with oral hygiene. […]