Last week the Torero Program Board, with help from other student organizations, hosted a Latinx Heritage Month event with local food, cultural dances, and other fun activities. Students say that cultural events like this one make a major impact on campuses like USD.
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Since 1992, the United States has celebrated Filipino American History Month during the month of October. It marks the anniversary of the first recorded evidence of Filipinos’ arrival in America on Oct. 15, 1897, aboard a Spanish ship in modern-day Morro Bay, California.
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Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world. With a wide spectrum of jovial traditions, this festival is enjoyed in different ways by millions across various countries.
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The second annual USD Arts and Culture Festival will commence this Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m in the Studio Theater Courtyard. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences, the event is free and offers live performances, breakfast treats and mingling opportunities.
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Celebrities showed up dressed to the nines at this year’s Met Gala. Toreros gave their thoughts on the outfits and the attendees.
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As a Changemaker Campus, The University of San Diego identifies itself as a university dedicated to diversity and inclusion. In their 2020 Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, they aim to “justly represent the breadth and beauty of God’s creation in our own community, embracing the values of both pluralism and equity.” However, many students have mixed feelings regarding how well USD upholds their commitment to diversity. Several presidents of multicultural clubs shared their thoughts in a series of interviews.
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For many people, all focus turns to New Year’s once Christmas and other holiday festivities pass. People everywhere bid farewell to the year ending and celebrate a brand new 365 days on the horizon. It’s a time to reminisce on the past while dreaming about and planning for the future. Many would agree this past New Year’s celebration was unlike any they have experienced before.
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As a holiday celebrated by nearly everyone, regardless of their cultural identity, St. Patrick’s Day has become a day of festivities for all who wish to enjoy.
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Performances from cultures across the world filled the stage in the UCs on Friday night. The University of San Diego’s United Front Multicultural Commons (UFMC) hosted its annual Multicultural Night, a huge talent show where clubs and individuals across campus could showcase their most impressive cultural talents.
Read moreAfter my family dropped me off at LAX and I slowly made it onto my plane with baby tears in my eyes, I only had three thoughts: What have I done? What if this plane goes down? And my best case scenario is that I relive the Lizzie McGuire movie and ride around on a Vespa with an Italian boy named Paulo.
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