Category: Arts & Culture

A sustainable “side hustle”

Sustainability has long been an important issue to USD students, many of whom have successfully advocated for the university to strengthen its Climate Action Plan and other green initiatives. Now, some USD students are shifting their attention to one of the most wasteful and environmentally damaging industries: fast-fashion. The term fast-fashion refers to inexpensive, topical clothing items that are constantly churned out to meet consumer demand and accommodate rapidly changing trends.

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Safe spring break ideas

When it eventually rolls around in the semester, spring break feels like the greatest, most-needed gift from Earth. The cherished one-week break from tests, essays, and homework gives students the opportunity to reset and turn their attention to anything and everything but school. Nowadays, with online classes and Zoom fatigue, spring break feels more necessary than ever. However, these unprecedented times have made it a bit more difficult to plan a trip or a weekend getaway with friends.

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How the pandemic has changed us for the better

At the start of March 2020, no one expected what the next year would bring. People held on to each other for the last time, they grieved, they cried, and they constantly told the people in their lives how much they loved them. People felt physically and emotionally distant from the ones they loved. For the first time, some truly didn’t know what was going to happen next. And in the moment, many couldn’t grasp the idea that any goodness or any light could come from one of the darkest years.

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Book recommendations for all the hopeless romantics

This coming spring break will look a little different for most students compared to previous years. In order to follow along with the current pandemic guidelines, many of us will opt for a relaxing staycation rather than jetting off to Cabo for a week filled with piña coladas and continuously watching night turn into day. After spending almost exactly a year of being glued to our computer screens, this spring break can be used as a time to completely unplug from the stress of the virtual world.

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Finding self-care during midterms

The mid-semester slump — a time where school just feels like too much — hits almost everyone during midterms, especially since school exists exclusively over the computer now. Classes feel longer, papers keep piling up, and agendas are filled to the brim with dates and deadlines. When times like this come up, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself and refocus your priorities. Here are fifteen different ways to relieve stress and find happiness in the little things.

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Embarrassing moments on campus we definitely don’t miss

You may think singing during a Zoom class while your mic was on, or pinning someone’s screen while wearing blue light glasses, clearly showing their reflection, was embarrassing; but imagine how many embarrassing things happen in person. Even though USD’s campus is small, the embarrassing moments that happen are larger than life and most of the time unforgettable — especially by your best friends. Here are some of the top seven most embarrassing moments on campus you definitely don’t miss.

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