Opinion

I’m old school when it comes to reading books — I love having the physical copy in front of me. There’s nothing more exciting than touching the pages or feeling of your highlighter dragging across the page or watching the ink dry after writing a note in the margins. According to a statistics report in […]

Growing up, I was never concerned with writing. I figured as long as my point came across, that was all I needed. But now, with a little experience under my belt and a small pinch of education, I’ve realized that good writing is not a nice skill to have; it’s essential to any successful career. […]

Title IX training is one of the most important requirements on any college campus. According to USD’s website, Title IX “is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.” The law also states that “discrimination on the basis of sex can also include sexual harassment, […]

Let’s face it — nothing is worse than a school parking lot. The vast labyrinth of vehicles is a sour, foreign change from our driveways at home, and the area full of rubber, metal and anarchy can be hard to navigate. North Complex parking is no different, and it’s easy to feel bitter having to […]

Joining the USD College Democrats club at USD was a no-brainer. I’ve been a registered Democrat since 2007, when I turned 18. During my early 20s, I was focused on student rights and marriage equality. Other issues didn’t pertain to my life too much. And during the last couple of years, I haven’t been too […]

We’re a month into the 2017-18 school year, and I’ve never seen USD’s sports teams at a greater high. Sports currently in season include golf, volleyball, soccer, football and cross country. Each of these teams is already well accomplished this fall. The football team has begun turning some heads the season with three wins. The […]

Immigration is a tough thing to talk about. On one hand, there are humanitarian causes: families looking for a better life, refugees fleeing from a war-torn country or a young student aspiring to bigger things. On the other hand, there’s respect for institutions: rule of law, national security and tradition. The balancing act between these […]

Knowing yourself means knowing how to juggle classes, work, homework and that lovable relaxation time. Often, this can be difficult when a student’s mind is in the moment and can’t concentrate on what needs to get done that day or even the following week. Another part of the problem is procrastination. Students often forget about […]

I’m not a fan of leadership camps. It usually feels artificial, manufactured just for the sake of its lofty, almost impossible to reach end goals. Perhaps being part of similar programs made me a bit cynical about such activities. However, I can say that the Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI) this past weekend was different from the […]

Pride, tolerance and acceptance are part of USD’s commitment to inclusive excellence. More importantly, these traits are embodied by the Center for Diversity & Community and the students involved in it. Since opening in November 2014, the CDC has undoubtedly gained more student participation. Last weekend, more than 50 students from many backgrounds attended the fifth […]