Opinion
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. […]
What is D-Days without football?
USD’s homecoming celebration, Dakota Days, usually starts with royalty finalists being announced and wraps up with the D-Days football game on Saturday. With no football game, what is homecoming all about? Homecoming is not dependent on the football game being played, however it is a large part of the celebration. The game, parade, street dance […]
Make voting a priority
Are you going to the polls? National Voter Registration Day was yesterday and it saddens me to think about how many citizens don’t vote. Voting is a right that keeps democracy alive in the United States. Many times, I hear peers of mine say they “don’t care” or “don’t know enough” about politics and that’s why they don’t vote. This excuse is outdated […]
Legalizing Marijuana
South Dakota is currently discussing whether marijuana should be legal or not. In a little bit, votes are going to be taken into place. In my opinion, I think it should be legalized because it provides no harm to the body or mind. Opposers might make arguments on how everyone reacts to drugs differently but […]
Let’s talk about the Nuclear Option
Not to bring down the mood too hard but there’s something that we need to talk about. On Sept.18, just a matter of days ago, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg sadly passed away due to multiple health complications. This death leaves a hole in the hearts of many, and more topically, an […]