Opinion

ce we were children, the positive effects of being well-rested have been nailed into our brains. Whether it’s from nagging parents, concerned doctors or that unreliable health website that said your sore throat is probably cancer, we’ve all been told that the average person needs around eight hours of sleep a night. But what college […]

“Millennials are lazy.” “If millennials would get off of their parents’ couch and get a job, they would be able to afford college.” “College isn’t difficult, millennials are just complainers.” These are some common things that older generations, even our parents, like to tell millennials. As a millennial, I would like to dispute the shaky […]

Stress is all around us. A 2015 study at Penn State says there are more than 100,000 college students at 140 colleges and universities seeking mental health treatment. Whether we’re stressing about our academics, work, friends or relationships, it seems like every corner we turn leads us to a new stressor. So, what do we […]

The second I began my flight from Chicago O’Hare to Montreal, I realized what I was getting myself into. The girl sitting next to me was with her family in the seats in front of mine, and whenever they interacted, they spoke French. When deciding to study abroad, Quebec became a top destination because it […]

The 2016 President Election has brought many emotions forward both across the nation and here at USD. As a campus dedicated to inclusive excellence, we strive to be inclusive in all our practices and encourage our students to be inclusive as well. Regardless of race, nationality, creed, sexual orientation or political ideology, we should always […]

As college students are well aware of, education isn’t affordable. So when the proposal for added fees to every student comes into question, we should all take notice. Last Wednesday, SGA hosted a forum to discuss a potential rise in students’ general activity fees. The discussion focused on athletics and how they’re currently underfunded. When […]

Sex. How appalling it is that such a short word can provoke such a wide range of reactions. Although none of us would be here without it, and its influence permeates throughout mass media, openly discussing sex often feels taboo. This uneasiness, however, leads to spreading sexually transmitted infections and misinformation. College hookup culture lends […]

To clear the air, no, I’ve never listened to Macklemore. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate his ideas about equality and, in this case, shopping. Personally, I am no thrift shopping expert. Only going once and feeling overwhelmed by the selection, the practice isn’t always for the faint of heart. With time and patience, thrift […]

Thanksgiving has been a classic American holiday my family participates in for as long as I can remember. Every year my mom’s family and ours gather together for a family dinner. Whether that’s at my family’s, my aunt’s or my grandma’s house, we always celebrate the holiday together. The women in my family prepare a delicious […]