TikTok trouble
Slater Dixon, Perspectives editor
December 18, 2019
TikTok seems to be in a bit of hot water. In February, its parent company received a $5.7 million fine from the FTC for COPPA violations, in November Reuters reported that the U.S. government is opening an investigation into the app and parents are increasingly vehement in their opposition of the app. ...
Oh, Peloton… what did you do wrong?
Sara Croghan, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
Context: Peloton, a company notorious for their arguably overpriced but luxurious stationary exercise bikes, released its holiday commercial campaign in early December, setting into motion a wave of controversy over, well… something. The ad features a young woman receiving a Peloton bike for Christmas on...
Late night: America’s best informer
Landon DeBoer, Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
With an increase in misinformation and lies in the world, it is becoming more difficult for news organizations to give proper coverage to the issues that matter. In a time of disarray like the time we’re in now, late night shows ultimately do a better job than the news in conveying information. Not o...
A better way to vote
Daniel Bethke, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
In the modern political landscape, so much of the debate surrounds the Electoral College that little attention is given to how the ballots themselves in all races are counted. For all national and most state races, the U.S. uses first-past-the-post voting, which effectively means that the candidate...
The NCAA receives backlash after suspension of James Wiseman
Hunter Hauck, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
While resolve regarding athlete’s pay in the NCAA is starting to come to fruition, controversy involving money allocation is still a prominent issue within the organization. James Wiseman is a freshman basketball player at Memphis who was believed to be the best recruit in the 2019 class. Recently, h...
Brands you didn’t know that test on animals
Chloe Hartje, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Most people think that major companies have converted to cruelty-free methods of testing their products, but this is not the case for many. In fact, most drug and retail stores carry brands that either test on animals or finance animal testing. Some of these brands include Gillette, Maybelline, Crest, OP...
Where are your clothes really coming from?
Chloe Robinson, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
More often than not, we find ourselves buying the $10 t-shirt rather than the similar-looking $30 one. It would be silly not to, right? But, if we look deeper than just the price, we might see that spending that extra $20 can make a world of change to many people. Buying that $10 shirt might cost less upfron...
Applying for college
Spencer Wasmund, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Trying to figure out where to go to college can be one of the hardest decisions a high schooler has to make. During senior year, all anyone wants to focus on is having fun and enjoying high school for one last year. But in the back of everyone’s head, they know that graduation is just around the c...
We are running out of sand
Cameron Rhode, Business Manager
November 1, 2019
Our lives as we know them are screwed. Economic development through the 20th century has caused a massive shortage of sand. Shortage of sand? Yes. That stuff that is all over near water is running out. Everything in a city - concrete, cement and glass - is made from sand. In 2015, the U.S. produced appro...
We deserve to be informed
Genna Sheriff, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
The doors are locked, lights are off and silence overtakes the room. A lockdown drill is in place and students are participating to be prepared in case of impending disaster. At least, this is what is supposed to happen when a lockdown drill occurs. However, there are some cases where teachers choos...
Is junior year really that bad?
Lilli Eppinga, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
It’s 10:52 p.m. and I have yet to put my phone down and abandon the tangled mess of the bed I’m currently lying in. I toss my phone to the side and, with an intense groan, sit up, contemplating whether I absolutely need to do my homework or not. I mean, is it really necessary to finish those pre-calc problem...
An unusual truth
Ree Baireddy, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
Everyone is scared of something. Most people are scared of spiders, clowns, small spaces and those are considered “normal” to be afraid of. I, however, am scared of something that most would find quite amazing. I find it repulsive, something that I want to run away from. I am scared of something ...
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...