Opinion
Over-the-counter drugs can be abused without thought
While they appear to be the average drug you use to get rid of that overwhelming headache, over-the-counter drugs are actually the most commonly abused drug in the U.S. This is largely because of two main reasons. First, people think it’s OK to take three or four pills at a time, when the label on the bottle […]
Black Lives Matter movement raises awareness of institutionalized racism
At last week’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate, the candidates were asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?” The question is referencing the juxtaposed political movements of Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a movement birthed out of the recent injustices committed against the black community. They attempt […]
Students should be mindful of inclusive excellence during Halloween holiday
Halloween at USD and in the community is a time of celebration and creativity, but it is also a time to be mindful of the university’s policy of creating a campus and community that practices and values inclusive excellence – where all should feel valued, respected and accepted. The President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness […]
With holiday food nearing, blogger vows to stay on track with fitness goals
Friends, it is my goal to make this week more productive on not only my wellness challenge, but also in all school-related things. I dragged myself to a pitiful one workout class last week due to some poor time management skills. It seems that I’m falling into bad habits. First, I’ll sit down in front […]
University needs to handle ‘persons of interest’ situations with greater care
These past few years have caused us, as a nation, to re-examine our conscience regarding the way we interact with each other. The heightened tensions between members of different racial communities in the United States are partially due to the way law enforcement agencies, and government agencies in general, are handling sensitive matters with regards […]
Customers need to better appreciate college restaurant servers
Being a server in the restaurant world has its benefits and disadvantages. As a server myself, I’ve become accustomed to what the disadvantages are pretty well. At times, it can make the job more stressful, especially for college students. I am aware it isn’t just college students who encounter obstacles in the field — all […]
Planned Parenthood should continue to be funded
There has been a lot of tension in Congress lately over attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. These attempts stem from concerns about Planned Parenthood’s fetal-tissue harvesting operations. Leaked footage shows Planned Parenthood employees discussing fetal tissue sales and other illegal activities. These accusations of wrongdoings have led to investigations of Planned Parenthoods throughout the country. […]
Tease for That’s My Bad
This is a new vlog where we will be discussing random topics, testing out products, sharing our favorite tweets of the week, and taking Buzzfeed quizzes. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Anchors: Elizabeth Landy & Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook
Citizens need to take action on gun law reform
In the United States, we do a lot of things that make us different. We do not not use the metric system, we measure temperature in Fahrenheit and we display our flag everywhere. Although the U.S. has many innocent quirks, there are some things this country does that set it a part in a negative way, specifically […]
Cycling class, boxing class great way to relieve stress
This past week I punched and kicked my way through Strike and peddled through my first cycling class. Oh, did I mention I got my first bingo? D-Days and its many festivities proved challenging on my diet at home, but I am determined to find a balance between diet and fitness moving forward. Now that […]