Opinion
Why Do Words Matter?
Words are essential in effectively communicating with family and friends. Although words are limited by the twenty-six letters they are composed of, their meaning and impact is endless. Words create images within the books we hold most dear. Words spread messages of happiness and bring us closer to our favorite fictional or non-fictional characters. We […]
The Vile Green Menace
Most people think spiders are the grossest or most terrifying bug. If you’re curious about overcoming arachnophobia, consider understanding and identifying tarantula anatomy as a fascinating way to demystify spiders. Aside from mosquitos, grasshoppers are the worst. At this point in my life, I’ve decided I hate and fear them. There is no escape from […]
Editorial: Students Drowning in Debt
The Biden Administration has recently announced they would be canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year. Biden’s plan is to cancel $20,000 of debt for qualifying students if they received a Pell Grant and $10,000 for other students. This would help millions of Americans and […]
The Harm of Light Pollution
Any topic including the word pollution will have an obvious negative connotation. Water, air and land pollution are all well known and prominent issues in recent years. Until recently it was my understanding light pollution didn’t have many consequences. As far as I knew, light pollution made it harder to see the stars at night […]
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 […]
Editorial: Temperature, water, the fate of our planet is in our hands
The issue of climate change has been a problem for years, but it is evident that we are now experiencing the effects of it in our daily life. We need to be a part of the solution, not the problem. But is it too late to make a difference? Have we damaged our planet so […]
Don’t take my advice
If there is one thing you should not do in your lifetime, it’s listen to me. However, as my time here at USD winds to a close, it has me thinking about what I would have done differently. Underclassmen, please feel free to read, enjoy my silly blunders and refrain from doing anything of similarity […]
Giant pandas are a treasure worth protecting
I recently watched a documentary on the life of a panda in captivity. Zookeepers and scientists all agree that pandas must not become attached to humans. They must also learn that humans will not provide them with food. A way to combat this in a sanctuary or in a zoo, is zookeepers will put on […]
Transitioning out of college
Leaving college life behind with no transitional period is not an easy feat. I am still technically a sophomore in college and am already concerning myself with life after college and how much my life will change. Not having the freedom of curating your own schedule, not seeing and spending time with friends every day […]
Award shows give us a sign of the times
While award shows have arguably given us a reason not to watch them anymore, I think they provide the perfect lens into where the world is at culturally. Some watch them for the fashion, some for the drama or perhaps even some watch for the awards themselves (seemingly rare these days). What I think makes […]