Counseling center, student organization work to ease mental health struggles
With tests, relationship issues and the stress of college life, sometimes students need someone to talk to. That’s where the Cook House and Lost & Found come in. The Cook House is the on-campus counseling center for registered university students. Students are able to meet with counselors for free any day of the week. The […]
“The Black Parade” is a timeless, relatable album
My favorite album of all time is “The Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. When I was in the sixth grade, I bought the album and fell in love with it. The music, the lyrics and the song arrangements all drew me in. I could understand what the band was trying to portray through their […]
People of the Pack: Quintin Brady
Cheyenne Alexis: What year are you? Quintin Brady: I’m a sophomore. CA: What’s your major? QB: I’m criminal justice, CA: Who’s your favorite music artist and why? QB: I don’t know, I like a lot. I’ve been listening to a lot of J. Cole, ’cause that’s what my friends listen to, so obviously whenever I’m around […]
People of the Pack: Allison Mohr
Cheyenne Alexis: What is your grade? Allison Mohr: I am a sophomore. CA: What’s your major? AM: I’m a double major in psychology and addiction studies. CA: Why did you decide to come to USD? AM: Well, first, I chose USD because it’s the only one close enough where I could do dental hygiene, but […]
‘Cowboy Bebop’ helps viewers deal with their past, wrongdoings
Anime is one of my favorite things to watch, and basically the only medium of television I can truly enjoy and it has helped me develop as a writer in many ways. “Cowboy Bebop” is quite near perfection when talking about an animated classic, and to this day is my favorite anime of all time. […]
Celebrity ignorance frequently ignored
There is a certain arrogance and pride a lot of celebrities have which makes them feel like they can say what the want, whenever they want. For instance, some celebrities have been known to share their feelings about how they are homophobic, racist, sexist or any other terrible “ist,” and most of the time they […]
New marketing plan seeks to boost attendance, fan hype at sporting events
A new marketing plan to keep students at sporting events is underway. Joe Thuente, assistant athletic director of marketing and promotions at USD, is in charge of the plan. Thuente said he began working on it at the end of March, after basketball season ended. “I was finally able to write the plan that I […]
Lack of racial diversity prevalent in entertainment
In television, movies and books, it is obvious there is a lack of representation for people of color. This is something not everyone is willing to discuss, because then they might feel attacked and try to point out what movies, books or television shows do indeed have a strong diversity, which in reality is little to […]
First-year selling Mary Kay ‘passionate’ about sales
One full-time student at USD has found a way to travel and meet new people, all while being her own boss and selling products she loves. McKayla Foust, a first-year social work and child welfare major, sells Mary Kay beauty products ranging from skin care to makeup. Foust started selling Mary Kay with the intention […]
‘David Inside Out’ book a lovable, inspiring tale of coming of age
As a writer, I get most of my inspiration from fellow authors. For me to fully enjoy a book, however, the story must be wonderful and the story must make me feel either a single emotion, or a mixture of many. And this is the reason why I’m picky with my reading choices. But one […]