Thanksgiving has been a classic American holiday my family participates in for as long as I can remember. Every year my mom’s family and ours gather together for a family dinner. Whether that’s at my family’s, my aunt’s or my grandma’s house, we always celebrate the holiday together. The women in my family prepare a delicious […]

At the beginning of the semester, I knew I wanted to get into the routine of practicing yoga. The year before, I’d attended a yoga class at the Wellness Center, and upon leaving the class, I noticed that I immediately felt relaxed and at peace. I knew it helped me alleviate the stress I was […]

As a college student trying to learn how to be financially responsible, I’m fully acquainted with the world of part-time jobs. I’ve spent many weekends, evenings and holidays since my senior year of high school earning a little extra income to supplement my coffee addiction, as well as paying for other necessities like my not-so-glamorous cell […]

I’ve never been very fond of group projects. It might just be that I like the idea of being responsible for my own work and having control when everything gets done. I know I’m not the only one that isn’t particularly fond of group projects, as many of my friends don’t seem to like them, either. […]

I recently had the pleasure of attending “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. I was very excited to be attending the play, as the only other play I’ve attended was “Romeo and Juliet” a few years back. One of the things I really loved about the play […]

Every student wants to major in something that will land them a job after college which is why more and more students are deciding to go with majors that are business related. USD’s business school is one of the best in the nation and a great choice for those considering a business-oriented career. The school was […]

Recently, I finished reading “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, a book a dear friend recommended. The book is magnificent with just the right amount of romance, foreshadowing and complexity. These are all qualities I look for when deciding whether or not a book is a good read. I hadn’t read a book that wasn’t assigned in a […]

One of the hardest things about moving away from home has been finding ways of eating healthy meals while being on a budget. As a freshman and sophomore, getting food wasn’t such a big issue for me because I was on a meal plan that covered everything I could possibly need each week. Even though […]

A short trip can change your perspective on life and inspire you for years to come. I’ve only traveled out of the country once, and that was for a trip down to Mexico back when I was in fifth grade. I was visiting my family members and I wasn’t completely on my own; however, I […]