Opinion
Editorial: Fine art students need a new building
It’s an old cliché: an art department being underfunded and in desperate needs of the funds they’re lacking. Here at USD, that cliché rings true. For years the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA) has been in need of repair and currently, the university is looking for donors to make these much-needed repairs. […]
20 years later, ‘Harry Potter’ is still relevant
It’s been 20 years since “Harry Potter” has hit the bookshelves in the US. Since then, JK Rowling’s young adult series has expanded to a film series, a spin-off film series, companion books and a play. Fans of the franchise have expanded media/mediums of the story in all sorts of directions, including podcasts to keep […]
‘Star Wars’ Kylo Ren is under-appreciated
Many “Star Wars” fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with a new villain, Kylo Ren. After “The Last Jedi,” I think it’s time to admit that Kylo Ren is an awesome villain in the “Star Wars” franchise. Up until “The Force Awakens,” the villains of “Star Wars” — Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku, General Grievous […]
The trouble with reboots
What do “The X-Files”, “Gilmore Girls,” and “Full House” all have in common? They’re all fan-favorite shows who were given the opportunity to make a modern-day return. And while, in theory, getting the chance to revisit some of TV’s favorite characters seems like it could mean nothing but success – the truth of the matter […]
Sesame Street takes a gay turn
Bert and Ernie are gay. Or at least that’s what Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman alluded to in an interview with the New York Post, igniting passionate comments from those in favor of this gay muppet couple and those opposed. Though members of the LGBT+ community and other enthusiastic fans have claimed this unconventional couple […]
Law School proves skeptics wrong
It never fails to astonish me how panic is so often exaggerated. The most recent example is USD’s law school. It was not long ago when the law school was mocked, even ridiculed for its performance. Declining bar passage rates caused concern among students and staff. There were murmurs the school would lose its accreditation. […]
Media can help to shine a different light on mental illness
The topic of mental health and illness is one of the hardest things to navigate in today’s culture because it’s still a taboo topic to talk about. This is somewhat problematic for a college student because according to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website, 11.9 percent of college students are impacted […]
Retail workers are people too
Every job has its ups and downs, and, while everyone insists that retail is hell on earth, a retail job is not always the worst thing in the world. I won’t lie: I work at a pretty well-known retail store, and I love it, but there are definitely some downsides. I’ve worked at my current […]
Apple: innovation or gimmick
It’s an autumnal tradition unlike any other. Last year around this time, we were treated to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as well as the iPhone X with face recognition technology. Last Wednesday the world was introduced to the iPhone XS and the iPhone XR. Now as someone who loves everything Apple does it […]
Editorial: The reason 1BlueString is necessary
We live in a very interesting time. A talkative time. In the past, subjects like sexual assault or workplace harassment were casually swept under the rug. Ignored. Victims and their stories were left untold and unheard and those who were responsible for their mistreatment were able to walk free – totally unscathed. It used to […]