Gun control conversation continues to progress
It’s been all over the news since it occurred on Saturday, the deadly shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh – which has now been classified as the largest anti-semitic hate crime in America. The topic of gun control is on the top of most people’s brains all the time and this most recent shooting in Pittsburgh […]
If we want change, we have to vote
If you watch the news, you know that there’s a big debate on whether the country is doing well or not. People on the left are screaming that we’re headed for “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” levels of bad, and people on the right are screaming that the people on the left have no idea what they’re […]
Celebrities have universal influence whether we like it or not
Whether or not we want to admit it, celebrities have a universal influence. We live in a world where an Instagram post about fitness tea can spark endless conversation, but there are issues – actual issues – that celebrities can and should be talking about. With platforms as massive as what some stars have, it seems a […]
Culture is not a costume and never has been
October is a magical month. The leaves begin changing colors and the feeling of fall truly settles in all around us. From carving pumpkins to drinking hot coffee to Halloween there’s no shortage of reasons to love this time of year. But with Halloween comes costumes and with costumes comes ignorance. When Halloween first began the […]
The Kardashian kids are the future
It’s an interesting world to live in – one where cameras follow people around in their day-to-day lives and record everything they do for millions of people to see. Their trials and triumphs all displayed for the world to judge. But that’s entertainment, isn’t it? “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is one of TV’s highest […]
The trouble with reboots
What do “The X-Files”, “Gilmore Girls,” and “Full House” all have in common? They’re all fan-favorite shows who were given the opportunity to make a modern-day return. And while, in theory, getting the chance to revisit some of TV’s favorite characters seems like it could mean nothing but success – the truth of the matter […]
Apple: innovation or gimmick
It’s an autumnal tradition unlike any other. Last year around this time, we were treated to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as well as the iPhone X with face recognition technology. Last Wednesday the world was introduced to the iPhone XS and the iPhone XR. Now as someone who loves everything Apple does it […]
Editorial: The reason 1BlueString is necessary
We live in a very interesting time. A talkative time. In the past, subjects like sexual assault or workplace harassment were casually swept under the rug. Ignored. Victims and their stories were left untold and unheard and those who were responsible for their mistreatment were able to walk free – totally unscathed. It used to […]
Kaepernick and Nike have started the revolution
Nike is over. At least that’s what many anti-Colin Kaepernick fanatics would like you to believe. But when looking at the numbers for online sales Nike has had a 31 percent increase. Colin Kaepernick, once quarterback of the NFL’s ‘49ers, is now a major player in the Black Lives Matter Movement after kneeling during the […]
Editorial: USD and AppArmor aim for safer campus
USD is implementing a new system in student safety by pairing up with AppArmor to create an app that acts as a hand-held blue light. While many of us may like to think that this university is a safe haven, the reality is that it is not. Frankly, we live in a world that seems […]