Opinion
The importance of reading
Reading is a reward. Falling in love with a plot, characters and everything in between, reading serves to spark imagination in those daring enough to embark on the epic journey. Books create thinkers, philosophers and future authors. Beyond reading’s ability to serve a student with writing, speaking and composing skills, books help to create an […]
Go figure, it’s harder than I thought
This past year I have been working at an ice rink. It is a lot of fun and a pretty easy job. Thankfully, I never had to learn how to ice skate while I was there. But with the Winter Olympics around the corner, I wanted to see how well I could do. I knew […]
PSA: You don’t need to be good at your hobbies
Everyone has hobbies or, at least, everyone should have hobbies. Hobbies are some of the only things that keep college students afloat. Not just college students, most adults. One such captivating hobby is music, which has a unique ability to soothe, inspire, and energize. Learning to play an instrument like the piano can be particularly rewarding. […]
The Super Bowl: a social event, not a sporting event
The Super Bowl is an enormously popular sporting event that takes place every year. Millions of fans and party-goers gather around the TV to watch the game unfold. With time, it has come to be understood that the Super Bowl is not just for the game. The food, halftime show and commercials have become an […]
Editorial: What’s so important? Just change the name!
On Feb 2, 2022, the Washington Football team finally announced their brand-new team name alongside their new logo and custom uniforms. Their new name is the Washington Commanders. This name change initially started July 3, 2020, amidst the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. The team has been under fire for […]
Drowning in content
After the last year or so I’ve had enough Ridley Scott. My main criticism is that I wasn’t bored. Let me explain. I sat through “House of Gucci” and “The Last Duel.” I rewatched “Gladiator.” I even watched season one of Scott’s new show “Raised by Wolves.” Most of these ended up falling flat for […]
How thrifting can combat the climate crisis
The climate crisis is an ever-expanding topic of discussion around the globe, and more companies than ever are, at the very least, looking into making crucial changes that will result in positive change. There are multiple industries, however, that will never be sustainable without making drastic alterations in their production processes. The top industries being […]
Are we getting Starbucks and Panda Express in the MUC?
What dining options are coming to USD and are they what the people want? As most people have heard, there is a possibility Aramark is leaving and therefore, the food places with it. I’ve heard UBrew is turning into a Starbucks, Qdoba is becoming a Chipotle, Legacy Wings is leaving and we might get a […]
Valentine’s Day is for friends, not just couples
Valentine’s Day has always been known as a day for couples to celebrate their love by exchanging gifts, going on dates and posting cheesy social media tributes to one another. This year, it is time to reclaim Valentine’s Day as more than a day celebrating romantic relationships. Just because their love is found outside of […]
The right to read
“Book banning is one of the most widespread forms of censorship in the United States,” said Population Education. Many books we read as children or in high school are banned or have been challenged from being available to people. A challenge tries to remove or limit materials because of objections given by a person or […]