Opinion
Editorial: Seriously, just stay home
Apparently staying home is one of the hardest concepts for the American people to understand. This simple solution could save hundreds if not thousands of lives in the United States, yet there are still people shopping or going out to eat. But why, when we’ve learned we can stop the spread of COVID-19 by social […]
COVID-19: From the retail worker’s perspective
With the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases across the U.S., working retail has literally never been scarier. And yes, I absolutely mean it when I say this is scarier than working retail during Black Friday. toAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are a total of 15,219 confirmed cases of COVID-19 […]
Editorial: USD gives South Dakota students the best opportunities
USD is the only university in the state with a medical school and law school, a fact that makes this campus a place where opportunities are vast. Larger schools across the state have something they’re known for; South Dakota State University has a good agriculture program, Black Hills State University is known for teaching and […]
I’m not a regular mom, I’m a dog mom
Parenting a dog in college isn’t a walk in the park, it’s actually pretty ruff. In all seriousness, it’s not easy. Choosing to get a dog and also choosing the dog day training at Ridgeside K9 Ohio is a big decision and should be thought through. Before I got my beautiful fur baby, Millie after […]
The Roast: Stop hyping “Friends.” It’s not that good.
Dear people who love “Friends,” Look, I get it. “Friends” is a “classic.” But do you have to base your whole personality on the fact you watch the show? I mean, come on, it’s not that great. Actually, it’s not that good at all. The jokes come off as cringey and not funny. I didn’t […]
LGBTQ+ still faces issues today and it’s ridiculous
Organizers of the Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade decided to bar members of the borough’s LGBTQ+ pride center from participating. But Madison L’Insalata, this year’s Miss Staten Island, decided to take a stand. L’Insalata came out as bisexual in the New York Post and Staten Island Advance on Saturday. “I wanted people to be […]
Stay close to home this spring break
Students are taking off and traveling across and out of the country this spring break but it can have serious consequences.buy lasix online https://pharmacohealthcare.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/engl/lasix.html no prescription Spring break is a time to let loose and forget the load of never ending homework. I totally understand the need to get away from school work, but […]
SGA is failing its students
As a senior who is more than ready to graduate, I’ve seen four years of SGA administrations. To be blunt, I’ve been more than disappointed. Indeed, I’ve come to the harsh conclusion that SGA hurts student life on campus. And I’m not the first to be critical of SGA. The current SGA administration, headed by […]
Don’t pressure people to share their trauma
Reflecting on Black History Month, it’s important to look at the education aspect of the events and why we should all be celebrating. While education is important, we also need to be cognizant of how we’re educating and who we’re asking to educate. Many times, people from minority groups share their experiences to help others […]
Editorial: Stop abusing study drugs
There are many ways to ensure you get good grades in school — attendance, completing homework, studying for tests and putting effort and work. For some students, taking “study drugs” is a way to secure the “A” they’re looking for, even though it’s a federal offense and unethical. In 2014 research found 1 in 5 […]