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Perspective: The life of a student in quarantine

Freshman Jonah Kost was sent home to quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. To get a glimpse of what life for a student in quarantine looks like, he chronicled his days in the following log. MONDAY, SEPT. 21 At around noon today, I was in

Bollweg: What it’s like to be a conservative woman at AU

Madison Bollweg A person would think that being a conservative woman on a college campus would not have its struggles; however, that is not necessarily the case. What I’ve learned in my almost two years on campus is that intellectual diversity is absent, feminists aren’t for all women

Timmerman: Mental health should be a priority during pandemic

Caleb Timmerman As a university community, we have failed to rightfully address the issue of being human. Specifically, we have missed the target of prioritizing mental wellness in a time of uncertainty. Western culture dictates that the wellbeing of the mind and body are perceived as different. This is quite

Angles: How should South Dakotans vote on marijuana ballot measures this election?

This November, South Dakotans will vote on two ballot measures concerning marijuana reform. Initiated Measure 26 establishes a detailed medical marijuana program in the state, allowing those with certain conditions to access the plant for medical purposes. Patients would be allowed to have at least 3 ounces or three plants

Felton: Finding balance in the pandemic

Lately, I’ve felt unbalanced. When we were shipped home last year I was happy to be welcomed back into my parent’s house and even fell in love with the neighbor boy. Everything felt good for a couple of weeks, yet I was slowly reminded why I left small-town

Werger: Six challenges for upcoming election season

In November 2016, I was a bright-eyed 18-year-old, proud of myself for being “an engaged citizen.” I’d attended my state’s primary caucus earlier that year, registered to vote and mailed in my absentee ballot (I was living overseas at the time.) I thought I was doing a pretty

Hot takes with Teague: Time to retire the pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance is one of the more baffling parts of the American experience. Originally written by a magazine, it was created to advertise that each new subscriber would receive a free American flag. The pledge was then quickly adopted by Americans and worked its way into becoming officially