November 2015
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 […]
People of the Pack: Alex Humpton
Alex Humpton is a sophomore business administration major. SM: What are you thankful for and why? AH: I am thankful for my health and my family because I just really love my family, and then you see sickness sometimes and you don’t want that yourself. SM: What did you always want to be when you […]
USD officials pleased with brand expansion efforts
USD merchandise has been popping up in more places lately, and the sheer variety of wares is dizzying. The university’s brand can be found emblazoned on glassware, baby items, golf balls, flags, bedding and, of course, the ubiquitous sweaters, hats and t-shirts. Because of a concentrated effort on the part of USD, these and other […]
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. […]
‘Jane the Virgin’ a realistic, refreshing television series
People will rarely see me willingly watch television shows or movies with real people. There is not a particular reason for this, besides the fact that because I grew up watching animation and real people don’t really speak to me. But recently a friend and I have been sitting down and watching the show “Jane […]
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 […]
Women and gender studies minors learn about inequality, stereotypes
Societal issues such as gender inequality and gender stereotypes are just some of the topics discussed by one program at USD. The women and gender studies minor provides students with an expanded understanding of gender and sexuality with a focus on global and historical topics involving women and the family. “So, we have communications courses, […]
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 […]