Opinion
STEM careers are great, but not a gold mine
It wasn’t long ago, and I remember being told, time and time again, that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) was the future. If a person wanted a job, they should first get a degree in STEM, then work in the technology field. That’s where the money was going to be. That’s where opportunity lay. […]
Editorial: The power of Black History Month
Black history in America is often reduced to a handful of memorable moments and events. In Black history, this includes the Underground Railroad, the famous “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Selma to Montgomery March. But these are only a few events to remember. Carter G. Woodson, a […]
How to support the arts at USD
Supporting the arts in college isn’t a difficult thing to do. After all, it not only benefits art students, but provides something enjoyable to do outside of class. Here are some simple ways to do so here at USD. Attending shows One of the easiest ways to support the arts at USD is attending any events […]
Ellen Page deserves more recognition
Ellen Page didn’t rise to fame right away, and she deserves much more recognition than she gets. First appearing on Canadian television as a young child, and appearing the Lifetime movie Homeless to Harvard, her first main role was in a 2005 independent thriller, “Hard Candy.” Her first big-budget film was a year later when […]
Why do we watch reality television?
“The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” are able to strum up nearly 8 million viewers per week to watch two people fall in love. “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, a show perhaps about family but on the surface certainly seems like a show about rich people living their richest lives, brings in 1.3 million people per week to E! Network. […]
Three podcasts everyone should listen to
Over the last couple of years, Podcasts have gained popularity; you can find a podcast on mostly any topic. Even though some podcasts focus on specific topics, here are three podcasts that provide episodes that any USD student can find enjoyable to listen to. Armchair Export Dax Shepard uses his background in anthropology, past improv […]
Why diversity in the media is important
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 […]
Why do we keep romanticizing dangerous people?
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’. […]
Editorial: No, art degrees are not worthless
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 […]
‘Surviving R. Kelly’ showcases that Black women aren’t taken seriously
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 […]