Opinion

Diversity in the media is something that deserves more discussion in today’s political landscape. Representation means a lot to people, and they want to see themselves represented in the media properly and accurately. As an openly gay man, I can’t connect to straight actors who are portraying LGBT+ individuals when they are not a member […]

Christian Grey. Chuck Bass. And now Joe Goldberg. We, as consumers of pop culture, have a troubling partiality to abusive male characters in movies and TV shows. If you’re like the majority of people and love yourself a good Netflix binge, odds are good that you’ve already made your way through the Netflix series ‘You’. […]

What comes to your mind when you read the words “art major”? Unemployed? A waste of time and money? Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky, sparked controversy among educators while speaking at the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education. At this conference, Bevin spoke out against public university arts degrees. Bevin said during the conference, “If […]

Though R. Kelly himself has continued to deny sexual assault allegations for decades, these disturbing assertions have been made available to the public and were addressed by celebrities like Dave Chappelle and Wendy Williams, as well as R&B fans alike. These accusations have swirled and fizzled out throughout several years–that is until earlier this month. To oversimplify, in […]

Recently, it has been hard to avoid high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual assault and the various movements decrying these experiences. These issues are not new and remain relevant in current affairs, particularly in recent elections and changes in government administrations. An especially high profile case occurred nearly three months ago in which multiple women […]

There’s no denying that each one of us carries some kind of bias, whether it be political affiliation or from liking Kourtney more than Khloe. However, it’s when we crave validation in our beliefs that things can become dangerous; when we refuse to view forms of media that challenge our ideals in any way. This […]

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the second longest serving justice on the court currently and the oldest justice on the court. At 85 years old, she is five years older than the next oldest justice. With each passing year, talk of whether she should retire continues to grow. Depending on how one defines—or operationalizes—the goal […]

On Jan. 21, 2017, millions of people gathered in locations around the world for the one of the largest demonstrations in political history. The occasion? The Women’s March: people fighting for women’s rights and equality. Signs filled the sky and everyone was silent as powerful speakers guided the peaceful protest. Hundreds of men and women, […]

Amidst the conversations about making USD a more diverse and inclusive campus, students with mobility issues have largely escaped attention. Many schools and universities today, including USD, educate their students about the importance of tolerance. From a very young age, we are taught not to discriminate against individuals who have disabilities, and to be inclusive, for […]