Opinion

Every student wants to major in something that will land them a job after college which is why more and more students are deciding to go with majors that are business related. USD’s business school is one of the best in the nation and a great choice for those considering a business-oriented career. The school was […]

This newspaper, especially during a presidential election, has seen its share of political articles. With all of the pushes to get the student body politically active, as glam rock band Europe once said, “it’s the final countdown.” We are less than six weeks away from a very serious election, and it really isn’t hard to […]

After spending years in high school preparing and stressing over the ACT and SAT, college students assume the world of general standardized testing is a fading memory. At least until junior year. This is when the ACT’s Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency comes into play. Commonly referred to as CAAP, the test is designed to […]

Amidst the ongoings at Standing Rock, the number of campers coming to the site have been said to be up to 7,000, representing over 250 nations. With the numbers of individuals who voice their support at an uncountable number and growing, at this point, people can’t hide from or ignore activist messages. A simple glance over […]

Recently, I finished reading “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, a book a dear friend recommended. The book is magnificent with just the right amount of romance, foreshadowing and complexity. These are all qualities I look for when deciding whether or not a book is a good read. I hadn’t read a book that wasn’t assigned in a […]

College is a time for self-discovery. Among the classic traditions of this coming-of-age are drinking like a cast member of Animal House and dating. With the rise of internet dating and apps like skip the games, there has been a seismic shift in how dating works, not only in college, but worldwide. Dating apps like […]

The library is a place where students can go to study with friends or get some quiet time and study by themselves, but there are students on campus that hardly ever go the I.D. Weeks Library while at USD. The library is a great resource for all students and should be taken advantage of more […]

For the past year, America has immersed itself in a presidential election like no other. Beyond following the constant drama from a few select candidates, however, a greater issue is at hand. Voter Registration Day focuses not on the latest headlines, but the democratic responsibility at hand. College students possess a crucial voice that rarely […]

USD prides itself on supporting the First Amendment, words of which are proudly displayed on the front of the Al Neuharth Media Center. While USD supports freedom of speech unquestionably, I can’t fathom how college campuses across the country are creating designated, little spots to avoid offending others. These areas are considered safe spaces, tabooing certain triggering words […]

One of the hardest things about moving away from home has been finding ways of eating healthy meals while being on a budget. As a freshman and sophomore, getting food wasn’t such a big issue for me because I was on a meal plan that covered everything I could possibly need each week. Even though […]