Re-learning Healthy Communication in the Digital Age
Raymond Hull explains at least 70 percent of communication is nonverbal, meaning body language plays a crucial role in forming connections and creating meaningful interactions in our daily lives. By properly observing others’ bodies and facial movements, people can decipher whether or not someone is comfortable in a certain situation, enjoys one’s company or is […]
Mental health and stress have hindered college athletics
There are millions of students in the United States participating in college athletics and the lifestyle does not look like it will lose popularity anytime soon. America’s obsession with sports has caused the majority of the population to place great athletes on pedestals, which only makes the opportunity to compete at a higher level more […]
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 […]
Post-quarantine academic burnout
If a student was asked to name a potential cause for the population’s declining performance in the classroom, a worldwide lockdown would likely be one of the first ideas to come to mind. Obviously, this wouldn’t have been the case five years ago, but the drastic change in lifestyle was the first global, life altering […]
The tragedy sweeping the nation
Headlines of late have been dominated by the recent discoveries relating to the Gabby Petito case. Many people following the case’s journey have mourned the loss and are fiercely advocating for justice (as one should in such a horrific situation). While the disappearance and supposed murder have disturbed and rocked the population, the outrage has […]
Do recent events allude to societal regression?
People across the country have been in an uproar regarding the state of Texas’s new abortion laws; those individuals include my peers, professors and coworkers. For those not aware, the new legislation prevents women in the state from receiving access to abortions as early as six weeks into their pregnancy. The topic is controversial, but […]
Stress Testing: Memorization has replaced genuine education
Springtime can easily be labeled the most chaotic time of the year for college students. After speaking with just a few other students, it seems as if the stress of upcoming exams is a recurring subject in nearly all conversations. It’s the time of year when people begin convincing themselves grades don’t matter on a […]
Recreational and prescription drugs: How the two are merging
The recent vote to legalize both recreational and medical marijuana in South Dakota has been met with contradictory reactions. Some citizens are satisfied and believe that it’s essential to social advancement, while many others argue that use of marijuana in our state will eventually encourage people to explore other, more intense substances. However, as more […]
Equality in Women’s Athletics: An ongoing struggle
March Madness is one of the most-watched television events in the U.S. today, having millions of viewers streaming the games across all platforms. Being that the NCAA has the power to influence and set examples for their consumers, the recent information on the athletic association’s lack of awareness or plain, blatant insensitivity to their inconsistencies […]
Caffeine: The balance between asset and addiction
Whether it’s in the form of tea, coffee, energy drinks or other sources, most people would probably agree, they can’t function without their daily caffeine. As a college student, I can confirm this, as I noticed my coffee addiction spike dramatically after just a few months at USD. It’s obviously a normal occurrence to see […]