Opinion
Students should be aware of world issues
In all honesty, I used to hide from the news. I would stop anyone from speaking to me about the negative issues going on in the world unless it was something that was absolutely vital. However, in the past few years I realized I was going about this all wrong. I need to be aware of […]
Letter to the editor: University inclusiveness is a top priority
The University of South Dakota has, institutionally, continued to strive for an inclusive environment. While this is a great direction for the university, what speaks louder is that the students are taking action as well. As student representatives at a school where many efforts are being made toward making the campus more inclusive, the USD […]
South Dakota must work to fix teacher salary problem
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Given the truthfulness of this statement, don’t expect the people of South Dakota to be the engine of that change anytime soon. The state of our educational system is not optimal, and, in fact, it is sub-prime. […]
Having all presidential candidates debate takes away from process
We are entering the heart of presidential primary debate season. As the proverbial cream rises to the top, we have seen several candidates in the GOP be pushed to the “undercard debate.” In order to participate in “main stage” debates, candidates typically must average at least 2.5 percent in an average of several polls. Some […]
Administrators, students need to prevent racism across college campuses
When overseeing a university, it is the responsibility of administrators to proactively and justly handle any situations that may arise. After several instances of racism across campus, officials’ lack of action resulted in strikes, protests and resignations of two top administrator positions. Another college in Ithaca, N.Y., also recently had officials resign over racial controversy. The […]
Professors should adjust their attendance policies
College professors have an obligation to set policies. However, some policies are too absurd or too strict.buy wellbutrin online https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/wellbutrin.html no prescription By this, I am referring to attendance policies. These are policies in which some professors outline that a student can only miss three days of class a semester, or ones that state that […]
More candidates in debate better for political process
For individuals to achieve enlightened judgement, they must consider facts and opinions from all sources, regardless of whether or not their statements are true or socially acceptable. We have to hear everyone’s opinions to know what is right and wrong, and to know what we believe in. This theory was presented by 17th century philosopher […]
Don’t be afraid to try new, exciting fitness routines
This is the last week to participate in Blackout Bingo, and although I will not get a full card, I have earned two bingos and have a few more chances to get another before it’s over. Trying all of the fitness classes has been an absolute blast. Sure, some workouts left me feeling a bit […]
Cancer prevention research should be ‘taken with a grain of salt’
Throughout history, anxiety and paranoia have driven our society. From the Salem Witch Trials to the Red Scare, people cling themselves to a potential threat and escalate it into extreme proportions. In today’s world, an obvious example of this paranoia is the prevention of diseases, especially cancer. It seems new information surfaces every day depicting […]
Sexual assault prevention is the duty of all
Every year, thousands of young adults enter universities across the country to begin their higher education. Each year during orientation, they are given a very alarming look at the reality of the culture on college campuses. It is a statistic almost all university students can quote. One in five women will be sexually assaulted during […]