College students have multiple opportunities to be more sustainable. Ways to be more sustainable in college include not using plastic cups, wearing reusable masks, turning off your engine, and forgetting about fast fashion.
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Much of the mental health issues Gen Z face have to do with technology, specifically, smartphones. We grew up in a world where social media was always at our fingertips and by the time the oldest Gen Z’ers were teenagers, social interaction began to move from in-person to online.
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The ugliest thing for America to look at is the mirror; this country is riddled with many problems which are overshadowed by the drama that politicians create in order to get reelected. Since the rise of social media, politicians on both sides abuse their platforms in order to be divisive and really try to advocate for issues that they cannot solve, and this is why Yang founded the Forward Party.
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Many women are judged for being bossy, yet bossy women are the ones who will advocate for women’s rights and come out successful. Bossiness should not lead to a woman’s downfall, it should be admired.
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Over the past several years, USD and its students have tried stepping it up when it comes to honoring the Kumeyaay nation who lived here before us. However, our campus could do better regarding how we are choosing to respect the Kumeyaay nation, especially within our buildings.
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After a stressful week of midterms, work, and other commitments, it is essential to check on your mental health. For me, a weekend drive always serves as my weekly pick-me-up.
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Do you find yourself liking the cover of your favorite song more than the original? Or hating on a cover of a song? Many artists decide to cover songs from other popular artists and groups; only sometimes is this a good thing.
Read moreIn an Op-Ed, Contributor Maeve Drury wrote a personal and powerful piece reflecting on her personal experiences with the Counseling Center. Dr. Laura Thackray, Clinical Director of Mental and Behavioral Health at USD, shared her response to students feeling like they are not being adequately supported.
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The price of items such as tampons, shampoo, and over-the-counter medication are way more expensive at USD’s Tu Mercado than at stores like Target and RiteAid. USD’s on-campus grocery store is profiting off of students who don’t have the resources to shop elsewhere.
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Britney Spears has been under the conservatorship of her father, Jaime Spears, for the past thirteen years. Thanks to the protests and the #FreeBritney movement on social media, there will be a hearing on Nov. 12, 2021, to hopefully terminate the conservatorship.
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