Opinion
Editorial: Campus Parking Is Better Than Realized
There’s a lot to be said for the state of USD’s parking. One could criticize the size of the parking stalls or the ticketers dispatched in full force, but compared to other universities, USD’s parking is actually in pretty good shape as it has affordable tickets and undergoes regular asphalt maintenance with the help of […]
It’s Time for Gen-Ed Requirements to Go
Have you ever spaced out in that English or math class you didn’t want to take and thought to yourself, “why am I taking this course even though I’m a _____ major?” You’re not alone. The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) is the leading culprit behind these requirements. In order to graduate from a […]
Editorial: How Does the Job Market Look for Graduates?
Supposedly our college education has prepared us for our future, but now it’s about to be put to the test as the graduating class of 2023 enters the job market for their first post-college job searching. Some of the more popular or well-known majors at the University of South Dakota include business, nursing and other […]
Project-Based Learning in Action
It is evident that every college student has reached their current position by a unique academic path, as learning styles differ drastically between individuals. Progress is assessed in multiple ways, but there are methods that stand out in efficiency. One option is project-based learning, which is an instructional approach meant to engage students in modern […]
Was College Worth It?
As everyone knows, attending college and getting a degree is important for many different reasons. It can increase career stability, there are often more employment opportunities and there is value placed on people who earn a college degree. A college education has become a necessary investment. A lot of jobs now require an advanced education […]
Editorial: It’s Getting Harder to Live On-Campus
Living on-campus is great for students. It allows easy access to classrooms, dining halls, faculty members and a lot of other resources. But next year it’s going to be harder to find a dorm, especially for upperclassmen. The South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) requires that students need to live and dine on campus for […]
Summer is Unquestionably Better than Winter
With the weather finally (emphasis on finally) starting to warm up, I am once again reminded of how brutal winter actually is. I will never understand the people who say winter is the best season because summer is so much better. Getting off work or going home from school when the sun is already set […]
Octopuses Need to be Stopped, They’re Awful
People love to anthropomorphize things. They make cute drawings of objects or animals. For the most part, this is really sweet, except when it’s an octopus. These awful, not-fish things are really creepy and I hope to never see them in person or see another documentary about them. A group of octopuses is called a […]
Fiction is Better than Nonfiction
Everyone has different preferences on what they enjoy reading when they have the opportunity. I think fiction is better and more interesting. Fiction is so much more compelling. Whether it is set in the dystopian future or in 2012, fiction comes directly from someone’s imagination. Nonfiction is about real people and events that have already […]
What Gender Indicates About Humor
The realm of comedy has, unfortunately, been dominated by men throughout history. Early Shakespearian play stages used male actors to portray females, leaving them no chance for advancement, and movies nowadays are still more likely to cast a man for a part meant for comic relief over a woman. Luckily, women have begun making their […]