Opinion

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 […]

It’s inspiring to see the students and teachers who are mask-wearers day in and day out this semester. I thought for sure I would be one of these people, but I really do enjoy going maskless. Shout out also to the retail workers—for a while we called them “essential workers”—who still wear masks for the […]

While many students and young people in South Dakota laugh and brush off the idea of ever getting COVID-19 and the possible implications, more and more young people die every day of the disease. Yet virtually 0% of the nearly 1,700 people dying every day are currently vaccinated. Despite all of this, people still fight […]

Once again, Apple has another iPhone coming out, but is it really necessary? There used to be a need to upgrade your phone every few years. New phones allowed you to use the internet instead of just calling and texting other people. Now, there isn’t a need to buy a new phone every year. Most […]

Each year comes with four different seasons. In South Dakota, those seasons change drastically, but fall is by far the best. Fall is the season of harvest and change. The leaves are changing colors and falling. Every step you take makes a nice, crisp crunch. It makes you think about how time has changed in […]

If you have ever worked in the food or retail industry, especially the fast-food industry, you know some of the customers who come in are simply out for blood. My first few months into working at a Panera Bread I was cussed out for multiple minutes by a middle-aged man because we ran out of […]

Reading hasn’t been “trendy” between high school and college-age students for many years, but it is time for a change in mindset. The benefits outweigh any arising cons when considering taking reading as a hobby. Higher levels of creativity and imagination, stronger vocabulary usage, wider ranges of perspectives, enriched understanding of history and experiences, and […]

Renaissance fairs are a must for everyone. If you have never been to one, I suggest you find the nearest one and go while you have the chance. The past few weekends, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival has been taking place. Over the weekend I went and absolutely loved it. About half of the people were […]

Art is for everyone, and everyone is a little bit of an artist. From the beginning, when we can hold a crayon in our hand, we are compelled to make art. We make marks on paper without even thinking. We use intuition and our emotions to create something abstract. As we grow we are compelled […]