Opinion
Food insecurity: A growing issue on college campuses
It’s no secret that the poor college student stereotype is often accurate. Living within, at times, extreme financial means is often seen as an opportunity to build character. Many joke about this typical dorm lifestyle, but the reality is much less comical. Research shows that more than one quarter of college students find themselves skipping […]
Attribution bias creates political stagnation
With partisan divisiveness intensifying with each passing election cycle in America, stagnation becomes a more acceptable, even inevitable reality, both with regard to specific issues and general societal advancement. As American college students preparing to enter the work force with more technological tools and resources at our disposal than any other group of individuals in the […]
Sexual Assault: You don’t need to fear me, but you probably should
Anyone who has ever met me for more than five minutes knows I pose the same threat as a soggy teddy bear; however, that isn’t how I look. Standing at six-foot-five and built like a bear, I can easily appear as a threat, and I’ve been noticing an effect around USD. Whenever women notice me […]
Traveling abroad is an unforgettable opportunity
A short trip can change your perspective on life and inspire you for years to come. I’ve only traveled out of the country once, and that was for a trip down to Mexico back when I was in fifth grade. I was visiting my family members and I wasn’t completely on my own; however, I […]
Students, faculty need to work together to promote sustainability on campus
With a new semester in full swing, students expect changes around campus — perhaps more than what they’re actually seeing. Not to undermine those fancy new charging stations, but when it comes to campus-wide sustainability, USD continues to lag behind. Even after proposals for increased recycling facilities and energy-efficient options, these have yet to become […]
Technology: A double-edged sword for social interaction
Whether it’s chatting with an old friend over coffee or going to a party, cell phones seem to have a core place in social interactions. I have had countless conversations interrupted by a text or notification. The issue isn’t with technology; technology itself is a fascinating topic of discussion all by itself. The issue is […]
College campuses need strict gun policies
On Aug. 1, 2016, a new law in Texas was passed that allows college students to legally take their guns into campus buildings, whether they’re in a four-year university or a two-year junior college. Permitting guns in the high stress environment of college is a dangerous decision and it can lead to possibly deadly situations. […]
Polarizing political factions restrict compromise
In his farewell address in 1796, George Washington said, “However political parties may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves […]
Sexual assault isn’t a joke
Rape should never be comical. During the Title IX course for incoming first-year students, a video was shown equating consent to making someone a cup of tea. The video showed someone forcing another person to drink tea, which was quite obviously a metaphor for sexual assault. Some students found this part to be funny, as […]
South Dakota legislative sessions too short
Given South Dakota’s small, conservative population, it should come as no surprise that it has a fittingly small government. No matter the size of the government, it still takes time to run a state. Right now, South Dakota isn’t even giving the legislature time to think. The South Dakota state constitution limits the length of […]