Opinion
Editorial: D-Days is Better than Hobo Days
Vermillion and Brookings have a long-standing rivalry and there could be an argument over which school is better (spoiler alert: it’s USD). But there is little doubt that USD’s Dakota Days is way better than SDSU’s Hobo Days. From the names alone, USD is the better option. Dakota Days makes sense. We live in South […]
Editorial: Sodexo Prices Are Limiting Our Student Orgs
Events on campus are one of the best parts of college life. Student organizations often end up throwing events that allow students to make great memories with close friends and feel excited about being on campus. However, soaring catering prices experienced during the transition from Aramark to Sodexo can make it a lot harder for […]
Letter to the Editor: Remembering Native History
On October 10th, USD will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring Native history, culture and people. On this day of celebration, I will also remember the painful history between the United States and Indigenous communities. For over a century, hundreds of thousands of Native children were taken from their families and placed in federally sponsored boarding […]
Work Experience and the Devaluing of Education
College attendance has skyrocketed in the past few decades. It is significantly harder to obtain what is considered a “quality” job without a four-year degree. There is also an increased amount of pressure on young adults to enroll in the first place. However, even when people are successful in obtaining a college diploma, many freshly […]
Koalas are not the cute animal they make themselves out to be
When I was little I wanted a koala because the stuffed animals always looked so cute. However, when I saw a real koala in the zoo, I did a complete 180 and never wanted to see one again. They look like grumpy old men. They have fuzz around their ears which makes it look like […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made College Students Lazy
Pushing off assignments until the last minute has always been a part of college life. We all know procrastination will never help us, most of the time pushing something off until later will make the situation worse, and the lockdown just added fuel to the fire. Procrastination can be caused by several things like stress, […]
Argumentation and Critical Thinking
The brain absorbs around 34GB of new information every day, which is essentially enough to overwhelm a laptop. Much of this new information prompts us to reflect on and challenge our core beliefs, but we rarely understand why, and it can lead to confusion regarding what we actually understand. The idea of the populace lacking […]
OneNote is Criminally Underutilized by Students at USD
Across USD, students are hunched over their laptops and tablets in every classroom, furiously taking notes as lecturers passionately teach their chosen discipline. Attentive students know they’ll take their midterm exams in a month. They’ll be hitting the books and attempting to review their notes in preparation for the exams. However, a few will find […]
Could I Survive Without the Internet?
Obviously, the internet is not essential for life. We do not need it like we need food, water or shelter, but it would be a difficult change for people to stop using the internet. I can hardly imagine how bored I would become. When USD’s internet went out on Wednesday, I spent two hours doing […]
Spotify or Apple Music: Which One is Worth It?
The type of music you listen to says a lot about you and your feelings, but the music streaming service you use can also tell a lot about a person. Whether you’re into classic rock, hip-hop, or indie pop, finding the right platform to discover and enjoy your favorite tunes is crucial. Some people prefer […]