The most common refrain about the drinking age is undoubtedly: “If 18-year-olds can vote and die for this country, then they should be allowed to drink a beer.” Although this argument is certainly reasonable, the rationale for lowering the drinking age to 18 is actually far deeper than it first appears and would have a wide variety of sociological benefits, besides simply restoring freedom and common sense.
Read moreAt the beginning of the semester, one of my classes required masks. Since then, that rule has been lifted, putting an unofficial end to the mask era. Even though masks have had their fond farewell, the story of the pandemic is not over yet, and President Biden wants to cut this story short.
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With all of those bells and whistles, it’s hard not to feel neglected as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). As the largest college at the university with 3,600 students (more than twice the size of the business school), it sure would be nice to have a shiny, new facility that catered to our needs.
Read moreThe Student Life Pavilion (SLP) is a place that all USD students know well. Thanks to several large signs on display, students are aware that their food scraps can be left on plates when finished eating, as USD has a functioning compost machine that will reduce the waste from the hundreds of students who go through Pavilion Dining each day.
Read moreAssistant Opinion Editor, Spencer Bispham, argues that gender-inclusive teaching strategies should be used in all classes in order to make every student feel seen and welcomed.
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For local USD students, the comfort of home is just a short car ride away. However, some students are opting to go home too often, which could have a negative impact on their college experience.
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The true crime genre is continually increasing in popularity, but many viewers are not taking this media in with a critical eye, leading to harmful consequences.
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Despite being virtual for over a year, USD is now prohibiting students to Zoom into class if they test positive for COVID-19 or if they are experiencing other illnesses. The university should allow students and professors to utilize the tools we already have to make school easier for sick students.
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Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, gave the brand away to fight climate change. This bold change should be viewed as a precedent for more companies to follow.
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Public health officials are struggling to raise awareness and prevent the spread of the virus, while also avoiding the stigmatization of those who contract Monkeypox. Currently, the conversation about Monkeypox focuses on gay and bisexual men. This needs to change.
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