Opinion
Christmas Music Needs to Stop
This past weekend I made my way to Sioux Falls and my phone was dead so I was forced to listen to the radio. And to my absolute horror there were a bunch of radio stations playing Christmas music. Now I understand there are very few Thanksgiving songs, and probably none of them should be […]
Individual Choice and Substance Use
State elections were held last week, meaning people of all age groups over 18 and backgrounds brought their opinions to the polls to vote on issues of great importance to them, their communities and the nation. In South Dakota alone, issues regarding taxation, marijuana use and the expansion of Medicaid were all brought to the […]
Editorial: Students Should be Allowed to use Flex as Coyote Cash
College is a big step and brings about a lot of stress. Moving away from the people in your support system is nerve-wracking and adding the stress of figuring out what you need to be signed up for in college does not help. The confusion around Coyote Cash, flex dollars and meal plans that come […]
Are Colleen Hoover’s Books Going to be Classics Someday?
Colleen Hoover books have been the new rage in the past year, many of her titles going viral through TikTok. Arguably one of the best books Hoover has written is titled “It Ends With Us,” and the sequel to that novel just released this past month, “It Starts With Us.” This book has publishing companies […]
Never Kettle for Second Best, Tea is Superior
Tea is by far the best drink. Hot or cold, the drink is delicious. There are a bunch of different types of tea: green, black and oolong tea, caffeine-free or herbal infusions and you can never forget about purple tea. The process of making tea can be relaxing. Boiling water, putting the tea bag or […]
The Superiority of Texting
Making a phone call can be stressful. It is difficult to know the best time to reach out to a person and if they don’t answer, there is always the question of if you should leave a message or try again later. Texting allows people an easier and more relaxed way to communicate with one […]
Letter to the Editor: USD Student Amateur and Professional Drag Show
To The Editor, We are writing in the wake of our annual USD Student Amateur & Professional Drag Show on Oct. 26. During the show in Aalfs Auditorium, one of the professional Drag Kings, Kent Clark, used a fake gun as a prop in his act. While Spectrum was unaware that this prop would be […]
Halloween Will Always be the Best Holiday
Halloween is one of the greatest holidays. There are activities for people of all ages to enjoy and nothing is required if you do not want to participate. It’s the time of monsters, large amounts of sugar and scary movies. It’s fun to dress up, but it’s never a requirement. The best costumes are definitely […]
What Education is Worth
In today’s world, telling people you are seeking a degree in education elicits a similar response to telling them that you are pursuing a degree in underwater basket weaving. Even those who are less vocal seem confused about the choice of career. Obviously, there are multiple (and sadly justifiable) reasons behind this reaction. A couple […]
Editorial: Participating in Democracy, It’s Your Right
Elections have repercussions, especially for civil rights, social justice and human rights. The South Dakota 2022 elections bring us another round of elections for legislators, governors and other civil servants. There will also be ballot measures about Medicaid benefits and marijuana use. Participating in voting is part of being a citizen of the United States […]