Opinion
An Ode to UBrew
USD has presented multiple new food and drink options for its students in the 2022-23 school year. One of the most notable changes being the switch in the coffee shop area; as the UBrew became a Grid which serves Starbucks. While many are excited about this change due to the company’s popularity, a few students […]
Editorial: New Permitted Alcohol Sales Could Cause More Problems
This weekend, the Coyote football team will be hosting Cal Poly for their home opener of the season. For students and Coyote fans alike, this year’s game day atmosphere will be completely different, and not just because Coyote Alley will be transforming tailgating, but because it is the first time alcohol sales will be permitted […]
Why Do Words Matter?
Words are essential in effectively communicating with family and friends. Although words are limited by the twenty-six letters they are composed of, their meaning and impact is endless. Words create images within the books we hold most dear. Words spread messages of happiness and bring us closer to our favorite fictional or non-fictional characters. We […]
The Vile Green Menace
Most people think spiders are the grossest or most terrifying bug. If you’re curious about overcoming arachnophobia, consider understanding and identifying tarantula anatomy as a fascinating way to demystify spiders. Aside from mosquitos, grasshoppers are the worst. At this point in my life, I’ve decided I hate and fear them. There is no escape from […]
Editorial: Students Drowning in Debt
The Biden Administration has recently announced they would be canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year. Biden’s plan is to cancel $20,000 of debt for qualifying students if they received a Pell Grant and $10,000 for other students. This would help millions of Americans and […]
The Harm of Light Pollution
Any topic including the word pollution will have an obvious negative connotation. Water, air and land pollution are all well known and prominent issues in recent years. Until recently it was my understanding light pollution didn’t have many consequences. As far as I knew, light pollution made it harder to see the stars at night […]
Re-learning Healthy Communication in the Digital Age
Raymond Hull explains at least 70 percent of communication is nonverbal, meaning body language plays a crucial role in forming connections and creating meaningful interactions in our daily lives. By properly observing others’ bodies and facial movements, people can decipher whether or not someone is comfortable in a certain situation, enjoys one’s company or is […]
Editorial: Temperature, water, the fate of our planet is in our hands
The issue of climate change has been a problem for years, but it is evident that we are now experiencing the effects of it in our daily life. We need to be a part of the solution, not the problem. But is it too late to make a difference? Have we damaged our planet so […]
Don’t take my advice
If there is one thing you should not do in your lifetime, it’s listen to me. However, as my time here at USD winds to a close, it has me thinking about what I would have done differently. Underclassmen, please feel free to read, enjoy my silly blunders and refrain from doing anything of similarity […]
Giant pandas are a treasure worth protecting
I recently watched a documentary on the life of a panda in captivity. Zookeepers and scientists all agree that pandas must not become attached to humans. They must also learn that humans will not provide them with food. A way to combat this in a sanctuary or in a zoo, is zookeepers will put on […]