Student Loan Forgiveness
President Biden announced a historic plan to forgive people’s college debt and is now receiving legal pushback. Watch to learn what students think about the plan.
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Women’s historical achievements
Women have a long history of not receiving credit when due. This is why many don’t know that female inventors were major contributors to many male-controlled industries, such as technology, science and business. Despite these major impacts, women — particularly women of color — have historically had less access to resources to apply for U.S. patents in order to market their creations.
Read moreA surplus of sequels
This March, many franchises are releasing more content from their respective series. For production companies, a formulaic approach to a movie series attracts fan bases and economic success with each new installment. As a result, many franchises release multiple films around the same premise, in hopes of generating great profit.
Read moreJennette McCurdy is ‘glad her mom died’
Although writer and former actress Jennette McCurdy visited USD on Dec. 8 last semester, her memoir, “I’m Glad my Mom Died,” continues to make waves and demonstrate its cultural impact.
Read more95th Oscars recap
This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the 95th Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars,” on March 12. The Academy Awards have been around since 1929, honoring films released each year. Outstanding films from the previous year are nominated for various reasons in 24 different categories, from directing, editing, costume design and more, celebrating each film’s accomplishments.
Read moreMcKenna Braegelmann advocates mental health
“You are worthy.” “You are enough.” These are just a few words USD junior McKenna Braegelmann wishes she was told when she was struggling with her mental health after suffering a sports related injury.
Read moreSpring Break recap
While many students took off to Europe, Cabo and various other spring break hot spots to relax this past week, the work did not stop for student athletes.
Read moreInside the world of Sarah J. Maas
For many readers, including myself, Sarah J. Maas has become a favorite author. With millions of copies sold worldwide in 38 different languages, Maas has taken hold of the fantasy genre as the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author.
Read more‘They love me, they love me not’
I love love. If I am reading a book, nine times out of ten it is a romance novel. Picking a movie to watch? I am searching through the romance category. My Spotify playlists or top artists? Mostly love songs.
Read moreBlack history is American history
If you’ve ever read “Fahrenheit 451,” you know that banning information is a dangerous form of control. It is evident that Florida lawmakers haven’t read Ray Bradbury’s book. Last month, the Florida Department of Education sent a letter to the College Board stating that they had decided to ban the AP African American Studies course. The course is still brand new, with the 2022-2023 school year being its debut.
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