Opinion

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 […]

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, fans are in for a ride that is 2019. With numerous television shows such as “Resistance” finishing its first season and “The Mandalorian”  being released in the fall this also leaves the highly anticipated “Episode IX” releasing in December. It’s only a matter of time before […]

Many of USD’s traditions honoring inclusive excellence have roots decades old. In September, the 27th annual Red Road Gathering centered around the theme “Next Generation.” The Tiospaye Student Council will host its 47th annual Wacipi April 6-7, 2019 at USD’s Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Tiospaye also organized a Native American Heritage Month kick-off event with […]

A survey from the American Psychiatry Association found that millennials are by and large the most anxious generation. Women are reported to have higher anxiety than men, and people of color scored 11 points higher on the anxiety scale than Caucasians. So what does this say about the state of our world? With statistics telling […]