Opinion
Hand dryers spread bacteria, affect health on campus
The University of South Dakota regularly updates and remodels buildings across campus, such as Old Main and the new Sanford Coyote Sports Center. But in the administration’s fervor, the next remodel should start in the bathrooms. The debate between jet-dryers and paper towels is a heated one. Although students and faculty may overlook the issue, the hygienic staple affects everybody’s […]
Letter to the editor: Students should stand against Dakota Access Pipeline in solidarity with tribes
My friends in Vermillion, some say that money does the real talking, but how does one ignore the voices declaring,”No!”? The Spirit Camp—respectfully known as the Sacred Stone Camp—near Cannonball, North Dakota, is a peaceful protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Sacred Stone Camp stands for defense in the front lines, but your support […]
Honors Program should better accommodate students’ interests
For students seeking challenging academics, USD’s Honors Program is a great resource and interested first-years easily fill up the entirety of Farber Hall. As the years progress, however, numbers in the program quickly dwindle. Whether it’s the additional course requirements or final Honors Thesis project, students seem to find disinterest in the Honors Program. Some […]
Dakota Access Pipeline threatens environment, way of life for many
At this moment, people across the state and country are making history on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Members of the reservation, including college students, are leading a peaceful protest to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. The issue has generated media attention and public support for the Lakota people. The Dakota Access Pipeline spells trouble for the culture […]
Disability Services helps accommodate all students
Having a learning disability shouldn’t hinder anyone, especially in college. It’s a fun time of various forms of exploration and shouldn’t get in the way of learning and having fun. Registering with Disabilities Services is a helpful tool for students with a disability. Ernetta Fox, the director, is a charming woman with a welcoming Southern accent and […]
‘It’s on Us’ to prevent sexual assault at USD
Rape. It’s a four-letter word not many people like to talk about, especially when it’s discussed in relation to college students. Rape isn’t just something that happens at large colleges — it’s something that has happened here at USD and to USD students, and something that will happen again unless steps are taken to address the […]
Don’t hog the wifi: Students shouldn’t turn their laptops into hotspots
If students try to connect to the school’s wifi on a Nintendo DS or a Sony PSP, they’ll notice it won’t allow them to. It’s important to understand that this isn’t because the school won’t allow them to play video games, or is trying to prevent them from doing so; it’s because the device isn’t technically capable of connecting to […]
Natural hair a constant source of cultural appropriation
One of the biggest, most talked about topics in pop culture is the issue of cultural appropriation—something many people hate it because it makes them uncomfortable. Kylie Jenner, for example, is known as being a cultural appropriator, and people call her out for it because she has privilege that allows her to basically steal from […]
USD acts as ‘home away from home’ for students
As the school year comes to a close, students tend to reflect on what this past year has been like and the time spent here at USD. As I’ve looked back, I’ve come to one main conclusion, and that is USD truly is one of the best universities in the Midwest. I can’t imagine myself anywhere […]
Student interaction is key for successful campus organizations
These past four years of college, I’ve been to the Muenster University Center just about every day for various reasons. During the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., any student will find many tables set up by student organizations in order to provide information to the student body and ask for engagement. Or that’s […]