Opinion

I get creeped out by certain celebrities. In other words, I find them scary. I will be listing just a few of the celebrities I find the scariest, as well as giving valid, or my idea of valid, reasoning for each. Let’s talk about Kanye West and the year this man had. Not only did […]

Naps are more advantageous than society has taught. Most people think once you grow up, naps are no longer meant for them. They are seen as childish and lazy, but is it the actual truth? Naps are extremely beneficial to the majority of people, and it’s not just something I believe, but something that has […]

The fear of clowns is called coulrophobia. While many people aren’t terrified of clowns, they are unnerved by them. There are a few different possibilities as to why clowns make people uncomfortable. The first is clowns are tricksters. It’s their job to make people laugh and play pranks on people. I personally don’t like when […]

We’re all excited for a well-deserved week off. Time to spend away from Zoom classes, note taking and studying for dreaded exams. However, before returning home to families and friends or before traveling to a warmer destination you should take advantage of the free COVID-19 tests being offered on campus all week long.  As we […]

The warm weather is coming, and like Sheryl Crow says, I’m going to “soak up the sun, I’m gonna tell everyone to lighten up… I’m gonna soak up the sun.” We all have to go enjoy the fresh air, the spring breeze and the bright sunshine to loosen up and feel free from loads of […]

Whether it’s in the form of tea, coffee, energy drinks or other sources, most people would probably agree, they can’t function without their daily caffeine. As a college student, I can confirm this, as I noticed my coffee addiction spike dramatically after just a few months at USD. It’s obviously a normal occurrence to see […]

I’ve been watching “Community” with my roommate, suffering through this tiresomely “self aware” show. Yes, I know the show is 10 years old but I don’t like it, and now you have to know about it! For those late to the party, “Community” is a show about a community college. This show seems to always […]

If you’ve ever stepped foot into a modern-day mall, chances are you’ll find yourself walking past a Victoria’s Secret or Pink. These stores consist of pumping music, flowery smells and lots and lots of lingerie. However, in recent years and with the importance of body positivity in fashion making its way through the ranks, sales […]

During the 2020 election cycle, South Dakota voters had the ability to vote on South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A, legalizing recreational marijuana. Voters passed the amendment with 54.18% of the vote, or 225,260 yes votes to 190,477 no votes. Recently, a South Dakota circuit judge ruled the amendment was unconstitutional, stating in the decision, “Amendment […]

Math sucks. I don’t like it at all. A few weeks ago, someone said, “You’re not very good at math, are you?” All I could think to say was, “Hmm, what gave me away? The fact I am an English major, or that I need my fingers to do simple addition?” I couldn’t even go […]