Opinion
School traditions, rivalries beneficial to college experience
School rivalries serve no practical purpose. Sure, it makes schools compete with each other, but competing with one other school (typically athletically) doesn’t really do anything to make a school an all-around better place. What benefit do we get from hating South Dakota State University? Some might argue that the only purpose of the rivalry […]
Students can help alleviate poverty in Vermillion with simple actions
In college, students tend to focus on their individual educations and futures. But as we live in our own little worlds, a community epidemic is occurring right under our noses. As one of the lowest income counties in South Dakota, Clay County is no stranger to issues related to poverty. According to South Dakota Dashboard, the county […]
South Dakota initiative would be beneficial to union workers
On Nov. 8, the South Dakota legislature will release a ballot to voters addressing 10 initiatives that have been approved for the ballot. One particular measure on the ballot will be on whether or not nonprofit and corporate organizations will be able to charge a fee for services rendered. This fee would be very helpful […]
Majoring in business proves to be beneficial for students
Every student wants to major in something that will land them a job after college which is why more and more students are deciding to go with majors that are business related. USD’s business school is one of the best in the nation and a great choice for those considering a business-oriented career. The school was […]
Students have options to consider voting outside two-party system
This newspaper, especially during a presidential election, has seen its share of political articles. With all of the pushes to get the student body politically active, as glam rock band Europe once said, “it’s the final countdown.” We are less than six weeks away from a very serious election, and it really isn’t hard to […]
Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency tests not useful for students
After spending years in high school preparing and stressing over the ACT and SAT, college students assume the world of general standardized testing is a fading memory. At least until junior year. This is when the ACT’s Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency comes into play. Commonly referred to as CAAP, the test is designed to […]
Activism is important, creates unity and awareness
Amidst the ongoings at Standing Rock, the number of campers coming to the site have been said to be up to 7,000, representing over 250 nations. With the numbers of individuals who voice their support at an uncountable number and growing, at this point, people can’t hide from or ignore activist messages. A simple glance over […]
Students should prioritize reading
Recently, I finished reading “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, a book a dear friend recommended. The book is magnificent with just the right amount of romance, foreshadowing and complexity. These are all qualities I look for when deciding whether or not a book is a good read. I hadn’t read a book that wasn’t assigned in a […]
Swipe right for feelings
College is a time for self-discovery. Among the classic traditions of this coming-of-age are drinking like a cast member of Animal House and dating. With the rise of internet dating and apps like skip the games, there has been a seismic shift in how dating works, not only in college, but worldwide. Dating apps like […]
USD library underutilized but helpful resource
The library is a place where students can go to study with friends or get some quiet time and study by themselves, but there are students on campus that hardly ever go the I.D. Weeks Library while at USD. The library is a great resource for all students and should be taken advantage of more […]