Opinion

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 […]

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 […]