Rap artist Takeoff dies at 28
Kirshnik Khari Ball, also known as Takeoff, of the Atlanta rap trio Migos was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas, at a bowling alley.
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Disney’s new sequels
This November, two of Disney’s most popular movie franchises are back. The company is set to release “Wakanda Forever” and “Disenchanted” — the next installments in the “Black Panther” and “Enchanted” franchises, respectively.
Read moreCombatting seasonal depression
There’s no denying that fall is an exciting time of year. It’s the start of a new school year, pumpkin spice latte season and the anticipation of upcoming holidays is in the air. All of these things are great, but they can also feel overwhelming, especially for students.
Read more‘Drop Everything and Read’
The hectic and buzzing nature of college schedules has left many students with little time to take part in leisurely reading.
Read moreThe Pfizer vaccine should remain free
America’s commercial approach to medicine is now affecting COVID-19 vaccines. Last month, Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company and major producer of COVID-19 treatments, announced that they plan to raise the cost of their coronavirus vaccines. Their plan will nearly quadruple the current price.
Read moreUSDtv Fall ’22 Episode 9
Day of the Dead
November marks the start of a traditional holiday in Mexico: Día De Los Muertos. Students gathered in the SLP for a celebration including elaborate decorations and speakers.
Read moreOcean Alley
“Hold your breath, it’s about to get a little wavy…” Austin Smith / USD Radio Can someone please get me some more of that slide guitar, those atmospheric keys, groovy bass? And that audible chocolate that is Baden Donegal’s voice? Ocean Alley, a group of Aussie psych-reggae-cruise rockers based in […]
Read moreBeing Funny in a Foreign Language
Consistent Matter, New Perspective Caroline Kirkpatrick / USD Radio The 1975, an alternative-indie rock band from across the pond, released their fifth studio album on Oct. 14. Their album, titled Being Funny in a Foreign Language, consists of 11 songs. The overall sound of the album is consistent with their […]
Read moreLocked out of elections
The 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner. While USD students head to the polls, The Sentencing Project, an advocacy center devoted to ending felon disenfranchisement, estimates that two percent of American voters will miss out on this election. Because of past or present felony convictions. That is 4.6 million people who have wrongfully lost their right to vote.
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