Opinion
Political polarization is dangerous to society
One of the largest problems facing this country today is political polarization. Political polarization is when the political right and left become so ideologically far from each other that they can no longer compromise and work together. This causes stagnant legislatures and hatred toward the other side. People blame their political opposition for any problems they […]
Editorial: Dual enrollment poses great benefits to high school students
High school students around the U.S. have the option of dual enrollment, or taking courses or programs that can earn them both high school and college credits. Though there may be some people who don’t support the idea of dual enrollment, the reality is that dual enrollment is a great tool that high school students should take […]
Letter to the editor: USD officials support LGBTQ+ community
To the USD Community: The South Dakota state legislature has considered legislation in the past few months that further marginalizes our lesbian, gay, bisexual and especially the transgender community. The Student Services division in cooperation with the President’s Council on Diversity & Inclusiveness would like to reach out to these important members of our USD […]
Writing helps find sense of self, empowerment through creativity
Writing has always been my entire life. It’s always allowed me a sense of escape, a sense of self and a sense of creativity. For any person associated with fine arts, it seems apparent that I’d want to establish a favorite writer, or even someone I could call an inspiration. But it’s really hard to […]
Genetically modified foods safe to eat, provide many benefits for consumers
Genetically modified foods (GMFs), genetically modified organisms (GMOs), “Frankenstein Foods.” With more than a mouthful of names, GMOs are a topic surrounded by a heavy haze of uncertainty for many people. Some people say GMOs are dangerous, while others say they’re safe. And why do we need GMOs? The answers to all of the questions […]
Society needs to stray away from ‘normalcy’
As I’ve grown up, I’ve come to the realization that people who stray from the norms of society are great, bold, artistic and brave individuals. They proudly display who they are and don’t let anyone dictate their lives, and I find that inspiring. Many students I’ve seen on campus and people I know personally embody […]
America needs to continue removing hate symbolism
America, no matter how hard it tries to deny it, has a dark past, especially regarding minority races. Not only is this dark past depicted through historical records, it’s also reflected in everyday symbolism. Last year we confronted this symbolism by abolishing many Confederate flags in public areas, but this movement seems to be slowing […]
Head-to-Head: Sri Srinivasan the most capable candidate to fill Supreme Court Justice space
In the wake of the death of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, president Barack Obama finds himself in a very normal position for a president: he has the task of appointing a new Supreme Court Justice, who’ll then be given a timely hearing by the Senate. Except, the political atmosphere in 2016 is unique. […]
College students should be knowledgable about dangers of binge drinking, drug overdoses
College students are notorious for underage drinking and drug-usage. Whether that notoriety is deserved or not, many students aren’t aware of the damage and consequences bestowed upon their bodies, which can be life threatening and deadly. Knowledge of prevention and detection of drug and alcohol overdoses is crucial for college students to have, because it can save thousands of […]
Brian Sandoval is the best choice for SCOTUS nominations
President Barack Obama has been put in a difficult position by Senate Republicans. Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Senate Republicans are promising to block any nominee from Obama by refusing to hold hearings. Despite the Republican blockade, Obama should still nominate someone for the court. Brian Sandoval, the Republican Governor of […]