Goodwill, a nonprofit organization that resells donated clothing and other items at low prices, launched an online version of its thrift stores on Oct. 4 this year. On their new website, GoodwillFinds.com, the company offers the experience of thrifting in a digital format. Thrifting is a form of shopping done at second hand stores where consumers can buy used items for cheaper prices.
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Recently, four other USD students in media and I had the opportunity to attend the Society of Professional Journalists’ MediaFest ‘22 conference in Washington, D.C. The trip was an incredible experience, and part of it was attending my first Black journalists roundtable.
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Since the dawn of cinema, there have been two distinct forms of filmmaking: live action and animation. The two forms offer different benefits to storytelling on the screen, but in recent years — particularly the last decade — there has been a rise in live-action remakes of originally animated movies or shows.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, derailed his career in only a month and a half. Once a respected rapper and fashion designer, his recent public outbursts have led many to condemn him as both racist and antisemitic. Though he has sparked controversy before, something about this time is different. Ye is now showing the public his true colors and how powerful hate can be with a celebrity mouthpiece.
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Halloween is just days away, and people are prepping with costumes, decorations and movies featuring all kinds of spooky creatures like witches, monsters, vampires and, of course, ghosts. Ghosts are largely associated with Halloween, but unlike many of the other supernatural creatures mentioned, they also stand on their own as a prominent aspect of cultural curiosity. Movies, books and shows — many of which claim to be based on true stories — share tales of hauntings by ghostly beings. And so, the question remains: are ghosts real?
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America’s interns deserve compensation for their work Jackie Marquez / Asst. Opinion Editor / The USD Vista As I scroll through listing after listing for internships, many catch my eye. Every time I click on what seems to be the perfect internship, there is one detail at the bottom of […]
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National Coming Out Day was last week, and in perfect timing, one very beloved character just came out: Velma Dinkley from the classic “Scooby-Doo” franchise.
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