Category: Editorial

By Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR As a kid, I remember driving from our home in Libertyville, Illinois all the way to State College, Pennsylvania where my mom’s parents used to live. I don’t remember much about the journeys, but I remember my grandparents’ warm welcomes waiting on the other side. […]

“What Does the Fox Say?” is a trending YouTube video that has recently hit our campus by storm. The craze is a music video for the song “The Fox” by Ylvis, a comedic musical duo from Norway. This viral video has made this European duo an international sensation in a […]

By Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR It has been said a million times that college is the “best four years of your life.” When I first got to USD, my plans were to achieve a 4.0 GPA and become involved in a multitude of clubs and organizations while also maintaining somewhat […]

By Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR Across the nation college students are changing the definition of dating. Our generation seems to be moving away from the traditional date, replacing it with “hang outs” and “hook-ups”. Instead of a man asking a woman to dinner and a movie, he often invites […]

By Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR The America we live in today celebrates and embraces the multitude of cultures, ethnic identities and backgrounds of the people who call this country home. It is becoming increasingly important to learn ways in which we can better interact in a global setting through adaptation […]

By Kevin Searle CONTRIBUTOR iOS 7 represents the most radical change to Apple’s hugely successful mobile operating system since the original system was introduced in 2007. Apple boasts that there are over 200 new features and a fundamentally different design aesthetic. The lockscreen, homescreen, keyboard, app icons and app layouts […]

By Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR When many people think of San Diego, one thing often comes to mind: the beach. This is no surprise, as San Diego is a coastal city and home to lots of different beaches along its 70 mile shoreline. However, many college students, including those […]

By Ileane Polis STAFF WRITER Nearly all students that attend USD, can agree that it is the school for them: that’s why they chose USD in the first place. Yet not all students know of the many benefits this place has to offer. Let’s start with education. Among students, the […]

By Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR Before you know it, you will be wondering where your time in college went. And soon after that, you’ll be looking back on your entire education wondering why growing up happened so fast. In my 20 years of existence, I have learned not to give […]

By Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR In college, there are a lot of important decisions to make: What major should we pick? What classes should we take? What clubs or organizations should we join? What parties should we go to? There is also another important question that we face: to […]