Opinion

The old adage goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The idea behind this is that if the status quo is working, then do not change anything. There has been a lot of momentum recently to change a perfectly workable system – birthright citizenship. Republican candidates, namely Ben Carson and Donald Trump, have advocated […]

It’s that time of year again, and I don’t just mean the holiday season. The time of year came upon us when we had to remind each other to change the hour of our clocks back an hour in recognition of Daylight Savings Time. An idea conceived by Benjamin Franklin, the purpose of the bi-yearly event is to […]

As students celebrate Halloween this weekend, they should be mindful that they also share Vermillion with children, families and elderly community members. Time and time again, drinking culture is cited as a major problem at college campuses around the country. Halloween seems to be a catalyst to push for heavier drinking, especially when it falls on […]

When you were younger and you thought about college, what you usually thought about was studying and working toward your degree. That idea has greatly changed over the years. Instead of the idea of studying, people often think about going to parties and hooking up. Now, if you don’t do those things you become someone […]

Since I was a little girl, Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. It even got to a point where my friends had to tell me I was too old to trick-or-treat. Finally having to give that up though was OK because then I got to experience the excited look on a little Disney Princess’s face […]

Corporate influence is poisoning society both figuratively and literally, and due to their “personhood,” drastic measures must be taken to stop them. The idea that corporations are people began with the Supreme Court case of Louisville, Cincinnati, and Charleston Railroad v. Letson in 1844. Since then, corporate personhood has expanded, and in turn, distorted the idea of what a […]

The past few weeks in Vermillion have been eventful to say the least. Particularly Dakota Days have once again lowered the bar in terms of dignity and self-respect for the entirety of campus. The alleged sexual assaults have left a bitter aftertaste in everyone’s mouth, or at least they should have, because they serve as […]

There’s more to a balanced lifestyle than just working out. I’m no expert, but I feel like I’ve learned a bit from the Wellness Center over the past few weeks. Therefore, along with talking about a fitness class, I’m going to start incorporating healthy recipes into the mix of discussion each week. I’m starting to […]

When someone visits the University of South Dakota and sees the Al Neuharth Media Center, they will see the words of the First Amendment proudly displayed on the outside of the building. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or […]

Autumn is known for many things, including the arrival of football season. The USD football team is already proving its skills through a streak of recent wins, and the support for all football games – whether it’s watching NFL teams or local high school teams play – is widespread nationwide. One problem that accompanies the American love […]