Opinion
The actions of one are not the actions of many
In recent news, actor Jussie Smolett has come under fire for allegedly staging a hate crime on himself. Because of this, the legitimacy of other victims reporting abuse suddenly has a negative light shone on it. So often those who report crimes of abuse of any kind–specifically sexual–are not taken seriously. They are written off […]
Free speech can be messy, but we need it
One of the founding principles of the United States that Americans cherish is the First Amendment, and our right to freedom of speech. The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment on religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the […]
Constitutional Chaos on college campuses
South Dakota legislators seem to think the state is suffering an undue and unreasonable restriction of constitutional rights on public college campuses. This year has seen multiple pieces of legislation introduced to promote First Amendment free speech and Second Amendment right to bear arms on public campus grounds. With the introduction of these pieces of […]
How Apple cornered a niche clientele
Macs are the industry standard for several creative fields, particularly graphic designers. Even for graphic design students here at USD use Macs, but what warrants Apple’s Mac desktop and laptop line being the standard? When Adobe first introduced its software Photoshop in 1990, it was marketed as a product for Macintoshes, according to an article by Eric Goodnight […]
Ariana Grande’s entire career proves she’s not a culture vulture
Accompanying the release of her fifth studio album, “thank u, next,” coming just 5 months after “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande has already shattered records that most singers only dream of. Grande has quickly become the first act to achieve numbers 1, 2 and 3 on Billboard Hot 100 with her latest album, only second to The […]
Why reading is the perfect form of escapism
Words have the power to be an escape. I’ve been reading my whole life, and I would agree that reading is the best form of escapism. Yael Kaufman from Elite Daily, said that reading books today can be better for people. “I feel like books get a bad rep,” Kaufman said. “For some reason, […]
It’s time for acceptance in positions of power
Hatred for the LGBT community has always been a topic of conversation, especially in today’s political climate. With the U.S. Vice President being a supporter of conversion therapy as well as having a record of opposing gay rights, it doesn’t come as a surprise when other lawmakers share similar negative ideals regarding the LGBT community. In recent […]
Letter to the Editor: USD Law Students Host Veterans Legal Clinics
Law students from the University of South Dakota School of Law recently hosted legal clinics for veterans, active service-members, and military families in Hot Springs and Rapid City on Sept. 13-14, 2018. Hosted by the USD Veterans’ Legal Education Group (VLEG), eleven law students and two law professors joined local attorneys from the Black Hills area to consult with local veterans. These pro bono clinics provide free legal assistance and advice, which can range from family law, to […]
Editorial: Supporting local artists
Art is a powerful thing. Whether it be music or physical art, it’s one of the few things that almost everyone enjoys without reservation. It’s no secret that local artists are underrepresented in the industry. Local artists are vital to any community, however small it may be. They provide affordable entertainment at events, add value […]
Three shows that need to be rebooted
From “Roswell,” to “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” to “Charmed,” there’s a plethora of reboots stemming from 1990s TV shows. With ’90s nostalgia being what it is, here are three 90s TV shows that should get the reboot treatment. Animorphs The 1998 TV series based on the young adult book series of the same name, “Animorphs” […]