Students, faculty need to work together to promote sustainability on campus
With a new semester in full swing, students expect changes around campus — perhaps more than what they’re actually seeing. Not to undermine those fancy new charging stations, but when it comes to campus-wide sustainability, USD continues to lag behind. Even after proposals for increased recycling facilities and energy-efficient options, these have yet to become […]
‘It’s on Us’ to prevent sexual assault at USD
Rape. It’s a four-letter word not many people like to talk about, especially when it’s discussed in relation to college students. Rape isn’t just something that happens at large colleges — it’s something that has happened here at USD and to USD students, and something that will happen again unless steps are taken to address the […]
Editorial: USD should implement efficient recycling procedure
College campuses need to recycle, plain and simple. When considering the amount of waste produced in college, whether it’s food, paper, aluminum cans or the like, it’s impossible to ignore the benefits that recycling would yield. Some of these benefits, as outlined by a Princeton University reports, include saving trees, protecting wildlife, curbing global warming, reducing water pollution and reducing […]
Editorial: National gender pay gap at a standstill, needs to improve
Gender pay gaps are constant, never-ending issues that America seems to always struggling with, and it’s appears they won’t change in the near future. In the U.S., women hold 49.3 percent of jobs, according to whitehouse.gov. But despite this fact, and the fact that women have been increasing in the business world for more than 50 […]
Editorial: Multiple year-long contracts imperative for athletics, universities
Following the WNIT championship over the weekend, USD is seeing more opportunities not only for its players, but for its coaches as well. USD should do everything it can to keep good coaches here, especially ones that are leading teams to victory, such as Amy Williams. The more wins they bring in, the more likely they’ll […]
Editorial: Inclusion of women in sports benefits community
People in 2015 were seen as “pushy” or “overly-sensitive” for openly defending equality. What should be seen as progress and a push toward inclusiveness of all peoples was mocked. With equality comes inclusiveness, and that goes for every group of people, regardless of any demographic. Universities can sometimes threaten inclusiveness, especially when it comes to gender. […]
Editorial: Dual enrollment poses great benefits to high school students
High school students around the U.S. have the option of dual enrollment, or taking courses or programs that can earn them both high school and college credits. Though there may be some people who don’t support the idea of dual enrollment, the reality is that dual enrollment is a great tool that high school students should take […]
College students should be knowledgable about dangers of binge drinking, drug overdoses
College students are notorious for underage drinking and drug-usage. Whether that notoriety is deserved or not, many students aren’t aware of the damage and consequences bestowed upon their bodies, which can be life threatening and deadly. Knowledge of prevention and detection of drug and alcohol overdoses is crucial for college students to have, because it can save thousands of […]
Editorial: Volunteering changes lives, creates a healthy community
Volunteering for the good of society by helping out in shelters or spending time with children or the elderly is one of the best ways to connect with the community and to encourage others to learn and thrive simply by being there for people in need. A great way for students to be in touch with […]
Editorial: Good Samaritan laws helpful to preventing loss of lives from overdoses and accidents
Many times, intoxicated and underage people aren’t keen on calling an ambulance for any alcohol or drug-related emergencies such as overdosing because they’re afraid to get into any police-related trouble. Ways to alleviate this fear and help victims of overdoses are 911 Good Samaritan laws, which “protect people from arrest and prosecution for drug possession […]