Hey, lay off the rape comments
Just when the Internet had quieted down over the Daniel Tosh “rape-is-funny” controversy, the camp of men who claim to know how rape is for women launched another salvo of stupidity.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Opinion
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How do you beat the heat?
“I”m from the east coast so I’m used to the weather. I jog around Chadron.”
—Joseph Brown,
21, freshman,
Physical Education major,
of Virginia Beach, Va.
True citizens fight for and defend America
Where are those who understand that being a citizen is more than just a birthright? Where are the countrymen who recognize that their freedoms come with obligations? Where are those who would help their community and come to the defense of the nation? Tell me: Is there a true man or woman among you? I know you must be out there. Stand and be recognized as true citizens.
Read MoreNew Batman film made for a ‘Super Summer’
Summer always seems to be a time for epic movies. And wow, was this summer epic. Superhero movies hit the screen hard this summer. “The Avengers” managed to beat “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” as the highest grossing film in its opening weekend by making $200.3 million, while “The Dark Knight Rises” brought in around $160 million in its opening weekend.
Read MoreVoting for dorm senators is a must
There’s a good chance that on-campus students discovered a small brochure promoting Student Senate’s upcoming residence hall elections that was slipped under their doors this past week. Dorm representation is a new change, as formerly, Student Senate elections only drew new members from the academic schools.
Read MoreWhat do you think about the End of the World Party and Nearly Naked Mile?
“I wasn’t planning on participating but it’s cool that they are raising clothes.”
—Kelli Wilson,
20, sophomore,
Social Work major,
of Wall, S.D.
CISPA threatens Internet users’ activity, privacy
If you thought the battle for Internet freedom was won with the defeat of SOPA and PIPA, think again.
The proposed Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, is quickly gaining attention around the Internet. Despite excuses of necessity for “homeland security purposes,” the bill poses the same threats SOPA and PIPA did to Internet privacy and freedom of speech.
Read MoreWestboro Baptist Church is a shame to Christianity
For several years the Westboro Baptist Church, based in Topeka, Kan., and known by many media outlets as “notoriously anti-gay,” has picketed everything from the funerals of soldiers to neighboring churches in an attempt “to wake America up to the doom upon them.”
Read MoreBuffett Rule: tempting, but will it help much?
The Buffett Rule is a tax plan proposed by President Barack Obama in 2011. The tax plan would apply a minimum tax of 30 percent to individuals making more than a million dollars a year. According to a White House official, the new tax rate would affect 0.3 percent of taxpayers. The Buffett Rule is tempting, but will it help much?
Read MoreWhat do you think about Dr. Park’s retirement?
“It’s surprising.”
—Brandon Struble,
19, freshman,
Human Sciences major,
of Torrington, Wyo.