October 17, 2018
Editorial: All students need to become part of the political discussion
In light of today’s political climate, the university’s political science department has begun having brief discussions revolving around topics such as Kavanaugh, the new South Dakota governor and even the tax increases of cigarettes. These conversations are held in MUC room 212 and while the conversations are lively and relevant, the issue rises that involvement […]
Celebrities have universal influence whether we like it or not
Whether or not we want to admit it, celebrities have a universal influence. We live in a world where an Instagram post about fitness tea can spark endless conversation, but there are issues – actual issues – that celebrities can and should be talking about. With platforms as massive as what some stars have, it seems a […]
The importance of research and conferences
All students spend their time in class, with professors, pouring over textbooks. A comparatively small percentage of students, however, don’t go beyond the classroom. Very few go to conferences or participate in projects like research or creative scholarship. And those who don’t are missing out. Regardless of field, every student should at least make one […]
The harmful lessons we teach young men and women
To be a man, you have to be tough. Women are supposed to be nurturing. Men never show emotions. Women should know how to cook. There are dozens upon dozens of ‘rules’ that govern what it means to be a man or a woman. Yet, as progressive as we believe we are, these ‘rules’ should […]
It’s time to start taking climate change seriously
A report issued last Monday by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says the planet will reach the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by as early as 2030. Many consequences will arise if we exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius, including “more heatwaves and hot summers, greater sea level rise, and, […]