Opinion
Virtual assistants need an update
Students aren’t strangers to setting reminders for themselves to stop procrastinating and actually getting work done. These reminders usually come with the help from voice assistants on most mobile devices. Virtually, every person on campus has a smartphone, and even if they don’t explicitly use it regularly, they all have some sort of virtual assistant. Really, […]
Finding optimism in presidential election results necessary for unity
It’s no surprise that there are strong emotions after the election. Many people are scared, upset and all around enraged. Others are joyous and happy with the outcome. No matter how everybody feels about the election, there’s always something positive to see in the end. Logging onto social media, the all-too common homepage to see […]
Editorial: Accept, find compromise in winning candidate
The polls are closed, the numbers are in and the results are… somebody isn’t happy. With such a controversial election season finally drawing to a close, chances are we’ve all had Facebook and Twitter homepages full of various opinions about this year’s nominees. Admittedly, both candidates have their fair share of flaws. After the last […]
Adopting an attitude of gratitude improves health, life
November is a month pretty much dedicated to a certain turkey dinner or extra time to celebrate Christmas festivities. It’s easy to get caught up in said activities and the looming threat of finals week and forget about some other aspects of this month. Particularly, November is a time for gratitude. How that gratitude takes […]
Students find different ways to relieve college stress
There are a lot of certainties in college that every student will have to go through. Chances are, somebody will get frustrated at the people on their floor. Someone will miss a class because they will just plan out not going that day, or to work on homework for another class. Students will spend more money than they ever thought they […]
Politics don’t end on Election Day
With this general election cycle coming to a close, many Americans are relieved that the excessive propaganda and unfounded accusations have finally ended, no matter the result. Most Americans will now turn their attention away from politics until the midterms or even, for many, the next presidential election in four years. This cycle has been […]
Printing is outdated and expensive
College campuses are supposed to be full of bright, young minds ready to change the world with facilities and faculty who are ready to help take small steps to make a difference. In this atmosphere, laptop computers and tablets are virtually ubiquitous. Leveraging the power of the internet, many professors take advantage and use services […]
Cubs fan finds stress relief in America’s pastime
Let me just take a moment and say, “Go, Cubs, Go!” I am unbelievably proud to be a Cubs fan. When people say it’s just a game, it’s infuriating, to say the least. I was panicking before the game because my Cubs jersey still hasn’t come in, and my shirt was dirty, so I didn’t have on […]
Social media becomes powerful tool at Standing Rock
The threat of the Dakota Access Pipeline contaminating the clean water supply for thousands of people has continued to make news. This Halloween weekend, the site saw a fair share of horror. Standing Rock was subjected to a dreadful raid and stand-off between the militarized police and the unarmed peaceful protectors. The event was depicted […]
Editorial: USD continues to appreciate diversity
When choosing words to describe the state of South Dakota, “diverse” usually isn’t a common response. USD, however, has made admirable strides toward building an inclusive community. These efforts reach those of different ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions. Exposure to differences isn’t always easy, but it makes us more conscious, tolerant and aware people. With […]