Opinion
How Donald Trump stole the election
One year ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. with my fellow College Republicans. The event featured a variety of conservative speakers and almost every presidential candidate we see campaigning now, including Donald Trump. I remember shaking his hand after his speech and him saying, “I hope […]
Meme wrongly suggests Jesus was a Socialist
There’s been a meme going around social media that claims Jesus was a socialist. The meme originated on Tumblr and reads as follows: “Jesus was a Jew…. He taught socialism and sharing. He loved sinners, prostitutes, tax collectors (thieves of the day), divorcees and murderers. Some of the people he respected and loves most were […]
Safe Ride program requires improvements
For most university students, Friday and Saturday nights are considered prime times for partying. Weekends consist of nights when alcohol is usually consumed and results in students searching for a ride home. USD’s Safe Ride acts as a free taxi service for students who are unable to drive themselves. TRADEX offers comprehensive coverage for private hire taxi businesses. And while […]
America should remove the Selective Service
For young men, registering for the Selective Service may seem like a rite of passage into adulthood. With recent action allowing women into military combat and higher positions, the proposal of requiring women to also apply for draft has come to light. Military officials of both genders are urging action to include all eligible U.S. […]
Observations of a white, middle class woman in a changing world
With growing tension in politics on social issues such as racism and gender equality, I thought it necessary to explain, as a millennial, a white person and a woman, what exactly it’s like to view our world and where I see us headed, because it isn’t good. Let’s start with the important topic of racism. […]
Editorial: Volunteering changes lives, creates a healthy community
Volunteering for the good of society by helping out in shelters or spending time with children or the elderly is one of the best ways to connect with the community and to encourage others to learn and thrive simply by being there for people in need. A great way for students to be in touch with […]
We should not feel threatened by North Korea’s recent actions
With all of the mayhem and anxiety surrounding the actions of Middle Eastern threats and terrorism, some people believe we may be ignoring a possibly even greater threat: North Korea. However, North Korea, no matter how intimidating it seems, doesn’t have the capacity to hinder the United States directly. With the release of recent information, such […]
Head-to-head: More attention should be given to domestic terrorism
Right-wing, domestic terrorists are a more pertinent, everyday threat to the United States than international Islamic terrorists. Examples of right-wing, domestic terrorists are groups like militias, sovereign citizens or neo-Nazi’s who are anti-government. It’s important to clarify that this doesn’t encompass all right-wing individuals, simply those who draw out right-wing ideologies to their furthest extremes and […]
Head-to-head: International terrorism more serious than domestic threats
According to a recent report from the Southern Poverty Law Center, the number of hate groups operating in the U.S. grew 14 percent from 2014, an unprecedented amount. It’s also worth noting that anti-government “patriot” groups — armed militias animated by conspiracy theories — grew by the same amount. With all of the domestic problems […]
Everyone’s opinions should be heard and given thought
As I’ve grown older and divulged myself into the college setting, I’ve met many people. These people I’ve met hold strong opinions, ones in which they’re more than happy to share. These beliefs often range from politics to world events to social issues to sometimes even celebrity gossip, and each person often holds a belief […]