Opinion

Growing up, I watched as many Disney movies as possible, and “Finding Nemo” was one of my favorites. It was a cute movie and had lots of fun characters. It was an adorable movie for kids, but the angler fish scene terrified me. It looked like a happy little light showing the way when it […]

Although there have been multiple benefits of online learning in the past couple of years, online learning should not be taking the place of in-person classes. Going to class in person offers the student a better chance to get to know their professor, incorporates different learning styles and encourages higher academic development. When taking an […]

The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) met Thursday, Oct. 14 at the University of South Dakota (USD) to end their listening tour on South Dakota Senate Bill 55. SB 55 created a task force to review institutional functions. Students filled the university’s auditorium to address their concerns on the task force’s finding and the […]

Whether you are trying to meet new people, survive classes or are just finding it hard to live away from home, college can be difficult for everyone. It can be easy to drown in assignments, projects, papers and other things you have signed up for, but you need to remember to take a break when […]

The climate got my attention this summer when I was house-sitting for my parents in Saint Paul. I took the dog out for a walk one afternoon and the sky was extremely hazy with smoke from Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. The smoke stayed with us for a couple of days and it affected […]

When it comes to going out on the weekend, are you the friend who blacks out, or are you the friend who orders water for your friends at the bar and makes sure everyone gets home safely? Being the token “mom friend” is not an easy job, and it’s often one you take on from […]

We are still fighting against COVID-19, and now we must be able to fight against the upcoming influenza (flu) season. Influenza is one of the leading causes of death every year in the United States. The CDC reported over 49,000 people dying from influenza in 2019, which was the in the top ten leading causes […]

College students and their families see marching bands performing at football games, parades and so on. It requires a lot of coordination and strength to play music while also making sure you’re in step and look good. Some bands compete and some don’t, but athletic college marching bands, in general, should be held in the […]

Music is everywhere! Whether you’re driving around town, shopping in the mall or grabbing a bite to eat, music is universal. Growing up, I was immersed in music since the very beginning. From piano recitals and festivals to endless hours of practice on the field for marching band, music shaped me into the person I […]

Even as legislative efforts to curb voter accessibility are implemented by state legislatures throughout the nation, a passion for community service and civic engagement continues to thrive in South Dakota. I was raised here in South Dakota for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I would beg my parents on my hands […]