As the semester comes to a close, it is evident that there is still work to be done. Whether you are on top of things or not, it is important to stay focused and, most importantly, diligent until the end. This is the time students often find themselves unmotivated as the winter break is merely weeks away. Understand that if you drop the ball now, the consequences may be larger than you think. In many classes, these final weeks make up a considerable amount of your grade. A he

Since the start of the month of November, I challenged myself to stay clear of the undo button. For the past few months, I had been pondering on our generation and how quick we are at making decisions, some of which we end up regretting. For this reason, I posed several questions. Could it be that our technology-entrenched lives play some role in our decision-making? Could it be that the speed at which we make decisions and risk-taking behavior directly correlates with freque

The university’s responses to questions regarding policy on hate speech in the Oct. 26 issue were non-response responses. The answer, “Education is the best method to promote diversity and inclusion at our university,” is true, but when asked how the university intends to educate students, its response was to create an inclusive environment for all students. Inclusion is not education. There need to be clear statements made as to how the university would educate students on h

As a student, it is important to know your rights and your boundaries. A useful tool in staying informed is the Minot State student handbook, available on the MSU website. It is also important to know that there is a difference between free speech and hate speech. According to the North Dakota Century Code 12.1-31-01 adopted by MSU in the student handbook, an individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if he/she uses abusive or obscene language, or engages in harassing cond

Sexual assault is an issue that exists on our university campus and should not be ignored. It is not uncommon for students to avoid discussing sexual assault. In order to ensure that all Minot State students are equipped with the knowledge sufficient for taking action, the university has made it mandatory for all students to complete a Title IX online course. The goal of the course is to give you accurate understanding of sexual assault, increase awareness, prevent the occurr