Opinion
Sports betting
The South Dakota Constitutional Amendment B, Deadwood Sports Betting Legalization Amendment, is on the ballot for South Dakota’s 2020 election. If passed, it would legalize sports betting in Deadwood, a historic town known for its casinos. Additionally, it aims to expand this activity to online platforms. This would include site de apostas esportivas, catering to […]
Autumn: The superior season
No I will not be taking an questions. Autumn is the superior season. While I enjoy living in Vermillion, this town doesn’t know fall. It never comes here. One day its 85 degrees, the next it’s snowing and it’s now winter. But this year, we’ve gotten more than 30 minutes of fall and I could […]
Universal Healthcare and Why it Sucks
Just to out myself here at the start, I am what one might call a “Bernie Bro” if that tracks, I am all for advanced telehealth solutions that takes care of my fellow citizens. No matter how much I prop up my disdain for humanity I somehow find myself caring. I am horrified by the […]
Are standardized tests actually a good measure of intelligence and ability?
Over the years, standardized testing has been a difficult subject throughout the schools. Does it test your intelligence or your test taking skills? This is the main question asked about these tests we are required to take throughout our educational lives. These tests also pressures a lot of families and students how what they should do for […]
Banned Books Week: Censorship is a dead end
Banned Books Week runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 of this year. Considering everything going on at the moment, Dakota Days, midterms, the constant loom of COVID-19, it’s easy to forget about seemingly ‘random’ celebrations such as Banned Books Week. So what is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is a week annually noted […]
Its time to adopt your next furry friend
Adopting a pet not only brings the pets a new life but can also bring a newfound joy to their human counterparts. October is American Humane’s national Adopt-A-Dog Month, so instead of trying to find the perfect purebred puppy that probably costs more than a month’s rent, head to your local shelter and adopt a […]
Tipping is essential, quit acting like it isn’t
In South Dakota, the minimum wage was recently increased to $9.30 an hour, just over two dollars more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. $9.30 still isn’t high enough but compared to other Midwest states, it’s not bad. But that’s not the point here. Employees deemed as “tipped employees” can be paid as little […]
Climate Change is happening
The infamous “think about your children and grandchildren” trope is out. Climate change is here and there’s very little time to reverse its effects. Pressuring people to think about their children and grandchildren should’ve been used 50 or 60 years ago. The children of Generation Z are the ones you should’ve been thinking of. Gen […]
Is social media ruining relationships?
Technology is forever evolving around the world, offering powerful tools that shape how we connect and express ourselves. In today’s interconnected society, where social media plays a pivotal role in sharing feelings, exploring opportunities, and embarking on adventures, platforms like escort trans Lovesita provide avenues for diverse and positive experiences. These factors help tell the […]
Building your pack
As we head into the next phases of our lives, we will embark on new paths that lead us to different groups of people, different areas of the world and spark different career and life motivations. Along that path a key component to our success that most of us take for granted is our network. […]