Coronavirus Misinformation
Madie McPherson, Opinion Writer
March 10, 2020
When it comes to the flu, common cold, stomach bug, etc, we need to do what makes us feel better and (hopefully) receive the vaccines or antibiotics necessary. We go on with our lives, doing our best to not feel like crap. However, with the most recent health scare, the coronavirus, see...
The Bachelor is Right
Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2020
Disclaimer: This story talks about online harassment and hate messages received by individuals and may contain offensive wording. On the Women Tell All episode of this season of The Bachelor, there was a segment regarding the harassment and threats that the women on the show have received. T...
Real Relationships are Blessings
Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer
March 10, 2020
As society continues to become more informed and technology continues to improve rapidly, I think that taking a step back and recognizing that even though technology provides humans with efficient short cuts and accessible information, it also plays a toll on how humans live and interact with each other. Even...
Don’t forget to tip
Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor
March 3, 2020
The service industry is brutal at times. It is our job as your server to make sure that you can enjoy a meal and catch up with an old friend or family. We are in charge of doing that for about 6-8 other tables, depending on the night and your given section. A typical Friday or Saturday night would con...
“We love the Earth: it is our planet”
Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer
March 3, 2020
I really think that recycling, and the dangers of not recycling, get overlooked and sometimes are not even cared about. For myself, I did not have any interest in recycling and did as I am sure many if not all Americans have had the phrase ‘save the turtles‘ shoved down their throat, but my questio...
The Importance of Pets
Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor
March 3, 2020
I have had three dogs in my life. Two Yorkie-poo’s and a mut and my life has been changed for the better because of them. I got my first dog when I was in third grade, my mom got Baxter from Santa, it was not only a gift for her but my entire family. It was the best Christmas and When I say that, ...
The Grammys
Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor
February 25, 2020
The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. There were many winners of these esteemed awards, however, someone who took home the most trophies is Billie Eilish. Said awards were “Record of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Best...
Tobacco Advertising
Cortnie Cottrell, Opinion Writer
February 25, 2020
Coming from a household where both of my parents were addicted to smoking having all of their experience before my existence. I grew up hearing the phrase, “don’t smoke, it is an expensive, bad habit.” Also growing up, my school counselor would come into our elementary classes and talk about the...
Response to “Halftime Performance or Pornography” article
February 20, 2020
Response from the Dakota Student Editor-In-Chief Madison Feltman: On behalf of the Dakota Student we would like to sincerely apologize for the lack of judgement whilst printing the article named “Halftime Performance or Pornography” that appeared in our February 11th issue of the Dakota Student....
Presidential Candidates
Mason Dunleavy, News Editor
February 4, 2020
With the expectation of a swift acquittal of President Trump from the senate, I thought it was appropriate to look into the remaining candidates for the 2020 election. Some of the candidates on the Democratic side have similarities within their planned policies, others are completely different. The R...
Soft smiles make the world go round
Megan Vogt, Opinion Editor
February 3, 2020
Minnesota Nice is very much alive and vibrant. We Minnesotans come from backgrounds of knowing that hard work does indeed pay off. For years growing up, we would often times find ways to work hard to gain some sort of reward. If there was not a reward, then we were working hard because our moms were gett...
Impeachment
Mason Dunleavy, News Editor
February 3, 2020
I’ve tried to stay away from this impeachment charade since my last article, but it continues to call my name. However, I’m not going to discuss a specific argument relevant to the impeachment. I don’t think anyone needs more people telling them which side is right, so I’m going to point out the...
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