Opinion
Fiction is Better than Nonfiction
Everyone has different preferences on what they enjoy reading when they have the opportunity. I think fiction is better and more interesting. Fiction is so much more compelling. Whether it is set in the dystopian future or in 2012, fiction comes directly from someone’s imagination. Nonfiction is about real people and events that have already […]
What Gender Indicates About Humor
The realm of comedy has, unfortunately, been dominated by men throughout history. Early Shakespearian play stages used male actors to portray females, leaving them no chance for advancement, and movies nowadays are still more likely to cast a man for a part meant for comic relief over a woman. Luckily, women have begun making their […]
Creating a Topic for Your Final Essay
Being able to choose a viable research topic is an important skill for any student. It is the difference between writing a good paper and a horrible one. Final assignments often carry a lot of weight in grading, this can make selecting the right topic feel like a difficult decision and responsibility. To start out, […]
Editorial: USD Failing to Recognize Women’s History
The celebration of Women’s History in March goes back decades. The month is meant as a way for our history to inspire current and future generations and celebrates women of the past who have laid the foundation for us to succeed and be recognized in society. It is a period of time for advocacy. In […]
Careless Driving is a Danger for All
While traveling over Spring Break, I had to drive hundreds of miles and I realized that there are a lot of bad drivers out there. Driving seems like a mundane task, especially because South Dakota residents drive so much, but there are so many outside factors that make driving actually very complex and can be […]
Will Artificial Intelligence Kill the Essay?
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) has become incredibly accessible in recent decades, and with its increasing relevance in our daily lives, many people are starting to question how far we can take it and how healthy it is for group human intelligence. The release of the A.I. platform, ChatGPT, has changed perceptions of artificial intelligence and the […]
Group Projects are Worse than Individual Work
There is nothing worse than showing up to class and hearing the teacher say you will be assigned a group project, then they proceed to group you up with class members who you know will do absolutely nothing to contribute. Or maybe you are that latter-described class member. I get that group projects have some […]
Editorial: Why are the Seats Always Empty?
College athletics are one of the most distinctive features of school. Sports are a significant portion of USD’s identity and a way to recruit new students. There are many different teams and sporting events that USD students are a part of. There’s football, basketball, golf, track and field, swimming and others. All of these sports […]
The Symphony: A Night of Beautiful Music
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (USDSO) always presents a lively and entertaining performance. I had the pleasure of attending the matinee concert and was incredibly excited to listen to a full symphony created by the famous composer, Beethoven. Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67” is a challenging and intricate piece […]
Editorial: Dangers Gun Violence Poses to USD
Students and employees of colleges deserve a safe environment to learn and work. It’s the job of the university, state and federal government to ensure people feel safe to attend college. Gun violence and mere exposure to gun violence can lead to poor academic performance, emotional stress and obvious physical danger. The safety of college […]