Although many students find their “home away from home” at college, many people don’t have any home to call their own. This trend is increasing tremendously with the ongoing Syrian crisis, as crowds of people leave their homelands to wherever they can. While many countries have welcomed and encouraged Syrian refugees into their borders, other […]

My study abroad excursion conveniently coincides with the inauguration of America’s new president. While the decision was unintentional, I can jokingly say that I decided to go to Canada to escape the changing administration. I still stand along the sidelines as a United States citizen, watching the torch of leadership passed from Obama to Trump. […]

The second I began my flight from Chicago O’Hare to Montreal, I realized what I was getting myself into. The girl sitting next to me was with her family in the seats in front of mine, and whenever they interacted, they spoke French. When deciding to study abroad, Quebec became a top destination because it […]

To clear the air, no, I’ve never listened to Macklemore. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate his ideas about equality and, in this case, shopping. Personally, I am no thrift shopping expert. Only going once and feeling overwhelmed by the selection, the practice isn’t always for the faint of heart. With time and patience, thrift […]

Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss. Without discussion, however, the topic becomes one shrouded in darkness and speculation. People ask themselves how a smiling face can mask resounding pain. They reflect on their choices after one takes place, wondering if they could have acted any differently. They regret not seeing the signs sooner. […]

With the arrival of midterms comes a week of studying and plenty of stress. With plenty of tests and essays to worry about, mental health is probably the last thing that comes to mind, no pun intended. Education at any level has become dependent on stress and anxiety. These educational expectations of constant high-performance leave […]

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 […]

It’s no secret that the poor college student stereotype is often accurate. Living within, at times, extreme financial means is often seen as an opportunity to build character. Many joke about this typical dorm lifestyle, but the reality is much less comical. Research shows that more than one quarter of college students find themselves skipping […]

For students seeking challenging academics, USD’s Honors Program is a great resource and interested first-years easily fill up the entirety of Farber Hall. As the years progress, however, numbers in the program quickly dwindle. Whether it’s the additional course requirements or final Honors Thesis project, students seem to find disinterest in the Honors Program. Some […]