Lessons to learn from COVID-19
As the number of infections soar and deaths rise it’s clear the United States failed to keep its citizens safe. While the end isn’t near and no one can say exactly when the pandemic will be over, we can start analyzing our responses and learn some key lessons. Arguably one of the biggest lessons is […]
The real heroes: healthcare workers
There is a group of people consistently at the front lines of this pandemic, day and night, risking their lives to help those afflicted with COVID-19. Those people are healthcare workers — people in hospitals and clinics working hard to care for COVID-19 patients. The past couple of weeks multiple videos have circulated social media, […]
Editorial: USD gives South Dakota students the best opportunities
USD is the only university in the state with a medical school and law school, a fact that makes this campus a place where opportunities are vast. Larger schools across the state have something they’re known for; South Dakota State University has a good agriculture program, Black Hills State University is known for teaching and […]
Women’s History Month events seek to educate
This month is about more than spring break and St. Patrick’s day. March is Women’s History Month and USD is holding several events to engage and educate students on women’s issues. Dr. Sara Lampert, director of the women, gender and sexuality studies program, said this month is a time to reevaluate how much attention is […]
Stay close to home this spring break
Students are taking off and traveling across and out of the country this spring break but it can have serious consequences.buy lasix online https://pharmacohealthcare.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/engl/lasix.html no prescription Spring break is a time to let loose and forget the load of never ending homework. I totally understand the need to get away from school work, but […]
Don’t pressure people to share their trauma
Reflecting on Black History Month, it’s important to look at the education aspect of the events and why we should all be celebrating. While education is important, we also need to be cognizant of how we’re educating and who we’re asking to educate. Many times, people from minority groups share their experiences to help others […]
Editorial: Stop abusing study drugs
There are many ways to ensure you get good grades in school — attendance, completing homework, studying for tests and putting effort and work. For some students, taking “study drugs” is a way to secure the “A” they’re looking for, even though it’s a federal offense and unethical. In 2014 research found 1 in 5 […]
Shame on the Boy Scouts of America organization
“The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” This is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Ironically, this mission isn’t a standard leaders of the organization have […]
Valentine’s Day is about more than just romantic love
The iconic “Hallmark Holiday” is coming this week and sometimes it can make people feel sad when they don’t have a romantic partner to share it with. We should change the way we think about Valentine’s Day and how in America, we typically celebrate it as the holiday of love. The history behind Valentine’s Day […]
Black History Month Kickoff teaches with virtual technology
The word museum often evokes the thought of stone buildings, expensive artwork and “no touching” signs. The Union of African American Students (UAAS) decided to modernize this concept by using QR codes to teach people around campus about famous African Americans from the past, present and future. The student organization unveiled the Past, Present & […]