Opinion

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 […]

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 […]