Are active-shooter drills helping students?
Mother Heidi Lee Pottinger said her 4-year-old son was at a football game last fall where the boy mistook celebratory fireworks for an active shooter in an interview with NBC News. Pottinger said that her son sobbed during the incident and has been affected by it since. She tells NBC that now, when he plays […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to USD and Vermillion
Dear USD and Vermillion community, The Union of African American Students would like to take this time to send out a heartfelt thank you to the entire USD campus and Vermillion community for all the support you have shown to our organization over the last few years. Every year we plan events with the mission […]
Billie Eilish is worth the hype
There is something I have to say in regard to Billie Eilish: Believe the hype! Billie Eilish just released her first full-length album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” on March 29, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart. Her rise, however, came earlier, in 2016, when she released her […]
Bi-erasure is real
“I like women and men,” sings Ariana Grande in her new single “MONOPOLY”, a line in the song which has become a point of controversy since its release. In the wake of Grande’s fifth studio album, the singer released a music video that concludes with Grande going in to kiss another woman. Many believe these […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Angela Miller
Dear USD Community, Throughout the past 17 years that Barnes & Noble has served the USD community, we have loved being an integral part of student life and all that accompanies our students’ individual educational pursuits. It is obvious to those of us who work for USD, that despite the nature of change that college […]
Kardashians need to consider their impact
Since the Kardashians first showed up in the scene in 2007 with their reality series, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the family has been known to tack their names onto weightless products and brands in the name of expanding their massive wealth. Recently, Khloe Kardashian was slammed by British actress Jameela Jamil for promoting Flat […]
Stop telling me my English degree is useless
At some point between the formation of universities and the increasing costs of tuition prices, being an English major became stigmatized. Much like its companions in the world of arts and humanities, an English degree is scrutinized under the assumption that it yields no value. At my high school graduation, a family friend asked me […]
The Rant: Android users
Dear Android users, The Apple vs. Android debate has persisted since the beginning of time. I’m here to end the debate once and for all: iPhone is just better than Android. We get it, you can change the themes of your phone or whatever, but the iPhone is easy to operate. Using an Android is […]
How Senior Communities Help Seniors Thrive
As individuals age, the prospect of transitioning to a senior home elicits mixed emotions. However, senior homes offer numerous advantages that significantly enhance the well-being of the elderly. Let’s explore how these communities positively impact the lives of seniors. Senior homes provide comprehensive care with options ranging from independent living options for seniors to a […]
The Rant: Sidewalk etiquette
To anyone it may concern, Yes, your sidewalk etiquette could be much better. I am intolerant of people with no sense of their surroundings. I suppose I should be somewhat sympathetic, but I can’t bring myself to it.buy lexapro online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/languages/new/over/lexapro.html no prescription Nothing is more irritating than getting out of class, walking down the […]