No matter who won, Iowa is lost
Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor
February 10, 2020
On Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, Iowa voters were supposed to head to their designated precinct location and caucus for a particular candidate, extending the tradition of Iowa’s first-of-the-nation status. At this rate, however, it looks like Iowa’s full and accurate results for the Democratic caucus migh...
The holiday hoax
Adyson Sand, Staff writer
February 7, 2020
As February rolls around, the infatuated day of love becomes the focus of sappy hearts all around the world. The shelves overflow with a multitude of cheap chocolates and plush hearts, as retailers capitalize on the heavy income that Feb. 14 attracts. Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated across the...
February sucks. Change my mind
Caleb Hiatt, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Every month of the year has something that makes it great. December has Christmas, November has Thanksgiving, October has Halloween and so on. The only month that pales in comparison to all other months is February. February sucks, especially for those who live in the midwest. February is always ...
Yeah, Coronavirus is bad, but the flu is worse
Henry Haft, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
On Dec. 30, 2019, China reported its first case of the respiratory disease, the Coronavirus. This disease is one of the first outbreaks of the social media era and has spread uncertainty and panic amongst all people. However, this disease is not as big of a deal as people make it sound, and here is what...
The choices we make
Dani Koang, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
I think about it all the time. When I find myself lying awake in the middle of the night, I usually find myself questioning things like the concept of reality, or fantasizing about my wildest dreams. However, lately, I have been contemplating the power of people. Or, more specifically, the power of choi...
Iran doesn’t want the smoke
Caleb Hiatt, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
On Jan. 3, the U.S. sent a drone strike to Iran which resulted in the death of Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani’s death released the internet’s floodgates, causing a cascade of World War III memes to overflow the web. Teens across the country joke about changing their names in order t...
The final course
Mara Fendrich, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
As the 2020 Oscars approach, in the peak of its “activist renaissance,” I am stuck with two inevitabilities: It’s about to get political, and despite my best intentions, my eyes will roll so hard that I won’t know if they’re coming back. Year after year I tire of the millionaire monologue. The mouth t...
A rough landing for helicopter parents
Anna Engels, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
From diapers to adulthood, helicopter parents are there for it all. Not missing a single breath or step, they monitor everything their child does. Although these parents think they are protecting their kids, in reality, they are setting them up for failure. The nationwide controversy, whether overprot...
The age of technology and the modern mind
Molly Wetsch, News Editor
January 21, 2020
It is often said that the average goldfish has an attention span of nine seconds, but how long is the attention span of the average human? As it turns out, humans have now become less focused than goldfish, with an attention span of only eight seconds, a decrease from 12 seconds in the year 2000. Wi...
On the first day of Christmas my teachers gave to me…
Madeleine Kemper, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
Remember that glorious day in December when the final bell rings and it's officially winter break? That feeling of not having anything to do for almost two whole weeks and knowing that you can go home and watch as many movies as you want? I certainly remember that feeling from about four years ago. As I...
Make your mark
Carly Wheeler, Perspectives Editor
December 18, 2019
One quick scroll through the news, and it’s not hard to see that our world is flawed, to say the least. Just in the last couple of weeks, news broke that China has detained millions of Uyghur Muslims in “re-education” camps where they are being tortured. This weekend, violent protests concerning eco...
The Grinch of Sioux Falls
Ree Baireddy, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
The month of Dec. usually correlates to the holidays, a.k.a. the season of giving. Holiday fanatics use this time to spread their holiday cheer by volunteering at homeless shelters, decorating trees, spending time with family and, most importantly, putting up holiday lights. At night in Sioux Falls, one can drive south...
Taylor Schmitz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
As people continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many feel the need to gather items that they consider essential for their homes such as paper towels and toilet...
Downtown favorite, Josiah’s Coffeehouse & Café, is open again for business
May 21, 2020
When COVID-19 first hit the Sioux Falls area, many businesses made the decision to close their doors in order to protect their staff and customers....
The issue with 2020 AP testing
May 20, 2020
Amid COVID-19, many students have been very stressed in regards to school, and online Advanced Placement testing has most likely increased anxiety...
TikTok trend causes international shortage of painter’s tape
May 20, 2020
The closing of schools due to COVID-19 has caused many teenagers to engage in various aesthetic projects, but those seemingly innocent activities...