Jinkies! Velma is offically gay
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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Lower the legal drinking age back to 18
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 moreIs the pandemic over? I’m not Biden it
At 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.
Read moreWhere is the love for CAS?
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 moreUSD sustainability efforts lack clarity
The 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 moreWhat are your pronouns?
Assistant 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.
Read moreShould I stay or should I go?
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.
Read moreThe truth behind true crime
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.
Read morePatagonia’s inspiring move
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.
Read moreContagious misconceptions
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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