Opinion
The conversation of Transgender Rights
Transgender rights are a topic of conversation that has only had traction within the last five years or so. With Hollywood and the media in general finally shining light on the trans community it was only a matter of time before the topic of trans rights was on the docket. The Supreme Court is about […]
Editorial: Get involved during D-Days
We’ve heard it all. Vermillion is so boring. There’s nothing to do on this campus. We have good and bad news for those of you who feel this way. The bad news is you’re not trying hard enough. The good news is that there are, in fact, things to do in Vermillion. Did you know […]
The Rant: Obnoxious in-class snifflers
Dear obnoxious in-class snifflers, I never thought I’d say this – but can you just stop breathing? I get it; the whole campus is sick, including me, but I can’t imagine how sitting in class forcing oxygen through your nose mucus is helping anything. What’s even worse is when I can tell you don’t actually […]
Editorial: Support local businesses this D-Days season
USD Alumni, family members and current students will all come together soon enough to celebrate D-Days in all of its glory. As D-Days quickly approaches, restaurants and bars downtown are preparing for their busiest time of the year. As we near that special time of the year, we find ourselves reflecting on the importance of […]
“Chalking it out” doesn’t beat talking it out
It’s safe to say freedom of speech is a core value of America and essential to the fair representation of all individuals. Furthermore, we are easily capable of expressing ourselves in today’s society, whether it’s with a simple tap of the keyboard and push of a button – or in this past week’s case, a […]
The importance of being politically informed
Politics are a touchy subject. People are passionate about their political views, which is nothing short of reasonable. The obstacle with politics, however, is people who are uninformed of the goings-on in The White House, internationally and, right now, with the group of candidates running for the 2020 election. In the current political hot zone […]
Should you go the distance?
Seventy-five percent of college students have been in a long distance relationship, according to a study conducted by Penn State. Now that’s a statistic I can believe. I think I’ve just about seen it all when it comes to long distance. You have the girl who transfers to be with her boyfriend, the couple that […]
Letter to the Editor: The toxic science behind vaping
Dear Editor, I am writing to you because the health of every USD Student is important to me. I have spent my career advocating for youth and young adult health and this is a conversation I want to have with all of you. This is what you need to know about vaping. JUUL and other e-cig cartridges are loaded with extremely high levels of […]
Inclusivity done incorrectly in the Bachelor Nation
Bachelor nation erupted with viewpoints from all sides when The Bachelor Season 23 contestant Demi Burnett confided in another cast member that she had a female love interest back home. This made Burnett the first openly bisexual contestant in the Bachelor nation. I support Demi and her over-the-top personality in all its glory. When making this […]
Living in the Midwest isn’t all that bad
“I can’t wait to get the heck out of here.” When you live in the Midwest, this statement is commonplace when talking about future plans. I, however, don’t believe living in the Midwest is all that bad. As a native Iowan, I have lived in the Midwest my entire life. However, I have also done […]