Opinion
Why fake news is so dangerous
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 […]
You Can’t Spell Truth without Ruth
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 […]
All you need to relax is a happy tree
Over the last few years, Bob Ross and his show “The Joy of Painting” has emerged as a sensation on YouTube and Netflix as a creative outlet or just a way to relax. The crazy thing is—this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Bob Ross’ television show. In fact, “The Joy of Painting” first aired […]
Editorial: The importance of the Women’s Marches
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, […]
Editorial: Campus accessibility
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 […]
Why 2019 is going to be the biggest year for ‘Star Wars’
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 […]
Letter to the Editor: Native American campus organizations are proud to educate and include
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 […]
Mental health in the modern world
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 […]
The end of the big bang
After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory will end its run this May on a high note. The decision to end the series come from Jim Parsons’ decision to leave the series after season 12. CBS attempted to negotiate Parsons to stay with the show for two more years. If Parsons had, he would have […]
Less clutter at home, less clutter in your mind
Do you ever ask yourself, “Do I have too much stuff?” It’s a struggle for us all. We are surrounded by materialistic items everywhere we go and a constant temptation to have them. Often times, we think “Oh, I’ll find a place and a use for that” and then it ends up in a pile […]