Opinion

Instant ramen noodles are enjoyed by many. They’re cheap and only take a few minutes to get ready. They are the perfect, convenient meal for college students. Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant noodles, wanted to create something people in his country could easily purchase. They were supposed to be something that was easily accessible. […]

If a student was asked to name a potential cause for the population’s declining performance in the classroom, a worldwide lockdown would likely be one of the first ideas to come to mind. Obviously, this wouldn’t have been the case five years ago, but the drastic change in lifestyle was the first global, life altering […]

The Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) can be a home for all students, but it is more specifically for students of color, international students and LGBTQ students.   According to USD’s enrollment dashboard, the campus is 80.91% white, making it a predominantly white institution (PWI). The United States Census Bureau shows that in June 2019, Vermillion had a population of 10,926 people, with 86.6% being white citizens.   In a […]

Deforestation is becoming a huge problem for the world. Over 70% of plants, insects and animals reside in a forest environment and nearly 80% of the world’s forests have been destroyed or irreparably damaged. Trees help to regulate the climate, are homes for countless creatures and slow down the process of soil erosion. Deforestation occurs […]

Museums are crucial to preserve and appreciate different groups and cultures. They can promote a better understanding of the world around you. Music museums are no different. They give people the chance to see different instruments from around the world, hear how they sound and so much more. Vermillion is home to the National Music […]

I am sure most people can finish the lyric of the article title, “Teen drinking is very bad—yo, I got a fake ID, though”. Across the United States minors are getting, using and selling fake identification to be able to drink before the legal age requirement. It is a well-known problem, even in Vermillion, with […]

Time helps structure our lives and plan the tasks for our day in order to stay organized. From a young age, students are taught to not procrastinate; instead, teachers preach to use time wisely. However, this tactic of time management is not a suitable lifestyle for everyone. Thinking about time management can lead to more […]

Happy D-Days, Coyotes. With no D-Days game in 2020 and the world of COVID-19, there felt like there was no reason to celebrate. Now, with COVID-19 restrictions lifted and Indiana State coming to town to face the Coyote football team, it is time to rejoice. Many students are going to celebrate by going to the […]

Headlines of late have been dominated by the recent discoveries relating to the Gabby Petito case. Many people following the case’s journey have mourned the loss and are fiercely advocating for justice (as one should in such a horrific situation). While the disappearance and supposed murder have disturbed and rocked the population, the outrage has […]

For a long time, video games have been viewed negatively. Video games have been blamed for causing mass shootings, and some games can be racist or sexist. Even now, the World Health Organization has classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. Most of these accusations have no proof, but it all sounds pretty bad […]