Opinion
Group projects only beneficial under certain conditions
I’ve never been very fond of group projects. It might just be that I like the idea of being responsible for my own work and having control when everything gets done. I know I’m not the only one that isn’t particularly fond of group projects, as many of my friends don’t seem to like them, either. […]
Native American misconceptions present at USD
Common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans remain prevalent in America today, and especially live on almost every college campus. As the proud students of the University of South Dakota, the responsibility of defeating the barrier between Native students and the assumptions many make about them starts and ends with every student seeking a higher education. […]
Domestic violence display reinforces silence for male victims
While signs, pictures and pamphlets won’t make anyone say, “Oh my!” around the I.D. Weeks Library, the “Silent Witnesses” exhibit currently surrounding the central stairway has a unique power. The Silent Witness Initiative is an organization seeking to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and promote awareness by providing a true […]
Young women play key role in upcoming election
I believed I was one of the luckiest women in the world for being born in a country where I have so many rights, until Oct. 13, 2016. That was the day a poll was tweeted that if only men were to vote, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would win the election, the twitter hashtag […]
Letter to the editor: Instead of leaving Student Federation, SGA should work for a compromise
As a retired Army veteran, I would like to share that I hold various memberships in military organizations that advocate on my behalf. Sometimes the expense for that advocacy can be pricey and not as useful as I desire. However, without it, I am left with no voice and no representation for my concerns. Recently […]
Educational stresses require campus-wide support
With the arrival of midterms comes a week of studying and plenty of stress. With plenty of tests and essays to worry about, mental health is probably the last thing that comes to mind, no pun intended. Education at any level has become dependent on stress and anxiety. These educational expectations of constant high-performance leave […]
USD theatre, fine arts departments deserve more admiration
I recently had the pleasure of attending “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. I was very excited to be attending the play, as the only other play I’ve attended was “Romeo and Juliet” a few years back. One of the things I really loved about the play […]
Communication key to having a good relationship with a roommate
With half of the semester under our belts, freshmen are finding it easier to adjust to college life. This includes dealing with a roommate. I’ve been lucky enough, for my first few weeks of college, to have a roommate I can get along with. However, I can see others on my same floor struggling to […]
Columbus Day should become Indigenous Peoples Day nationwide
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized holiday, is a distant echo from the celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. These two different names and what they each represent share nothing in common. They are in fact the complete opposites of each other. Columbus Day celebrates the “discovery of the Americas” — at least for those of European […]
Editorial: Ditching Dakota Days game disrespectful, students need to stay past halftime
As the 28-25 game against the University of Northern Iowa came to a close this Saturday and USD fans and players cheered the victory, the cheers were lacking the voices of hundreds of students who initially filled the stands. For any recent sporting event, USD’s student section has been less than attentive. Even if the […]