Opinion
Editorial: Alternative housing options for 2019-2020
You’ve probably already heard it before, but USD’s housing for the 2019-2020 academic year is projected to overflow once again. There have been complaints about this, as people are waiting for housing to accept their exemptions to sign leases somewhere off campus.buy clomiphene online https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/where/clomiphene.html no prescription We understand that this can be a frustrating […]
Ditch your coffee and start drinking matcha green tea
Scrap your cup of joe for a better option: matcha tea. There are many benefits to drinking this bright green beverage to satisfy your caffeine addiction. Unlike other teas, matcha is the entire leaf crushed up in powder then served hot or cold. The origins of matcha come from China and made its way to […]
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 […]
Do more of what makes you happy
College is supposed to be the “best days of our lives.” While there are many fun events we will remember for a lifetime, like football tailgates, nights out in downtown Vermillion and extra-long study sessions due to too much time spent laughing with our friends, there are also not so fun times. A 2009 survey […]
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 […]
Editorial: Joining students organizations is essential
There is more to the college experience than the classroom. USD has a selection of 178 extra-curricular organizations open to students. Becoming a part of a social or academic organization on campus is a great way to make the most of your experience in college. A sense of community The transition from college can be […]
It’s time to get woke about privilege
It seems silly to say, but having a diverse group of friends is one of the most beneficial experiences an individual can have. I, as a white man, have a narrowed view of the world. Opportunities exist for me that don’t exist for others purely because of my race and my gender, and if I […]
Chacos are the superior Jesus sandal
It’s that time of year. We scamper out of our houses, pockets full of tax return money and minds set on finding the perfect summer shoe. Thankfully, Chacos are there to fulfill every need–comfort, durability and style–which is why they are superior to Birkenstocks, the other “Jesus sandal” on the market. Unlike Birkenstocks, all Chacos […]
The Rant: Saying your correct college year
Dear people who simply can’t answer me when I ask how old they are, “Well, technically, credit-wise I’m a junior.” Don’t be that person. The person who, when you ask, “What year are you?” go on a long tangent about their many dual-credit classes from high school and how they’re so much smarter than the […]
The dropping of Jussie Smollett’s charges supports his original claims
When Empire actor Jussie Smollett reported a hate crime against himself on January 29, he arguably had no idea of how the extent of his case would impact current news media. Smollett told police that two men approached him around 2 a.m., yelled racial and homophobic slurs, poured an unknown chemical substance on him, and finally […]