BRIANNA HARRINGTON BUSINESS EDITOR @ButterflyBri95 Historically, the United States Treasury secretaries have stated that a strong dollar is more beneficial for the economy. For University of San Diego students studying abroad, the strong dollar brings many benefits, Recent trends, however, may be pointing a different direction. The dollar is at […]
Read moreBRIANNA HARRINGTON BUSINESS EDITOR @ButterflyBri95 As we have all noticed, the price of gasoline has been plummeting. No doubt everyone has been enjoying a little bit of extra change in their pockets to spend elsewhere, but the problem in question is the impact oil prices have on the economy. The […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 “Scorched” is the self-published novel by Michael Soll that takes readers to uncharted territory in a post-apocalyptic, underground world. The title reflects the devastation and incineration of the Earth’s atmosphere, which has forced the human survivors to establish civilizations beneath the Earth’s surface. […]
Read moreThe 57th annual Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday at 5 p.m. in Los Angeles. Here is a brief look at some of the nominees and who will win: Album of the Year Morning Phase – Beck Beyoncé – Beyoncé X – Ed Sheeran In the Lonely Hour – […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 With all due respect to Katy Perry, this column is dedicated to the underappreciated stars of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Yes, I am looking at you, Mr. bright blue shark with two legs. And you, multi-colored beach ball with one tooth whose […]
Read moreJULIANA CURTIS OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 Although San Diego’s recent weather is no indication, the holiday season of festive decor and wintry activities is officially in effect. With this season comes the faint sound of Christmas music playing in the background at the mall, inventive new flavors included on the Starbucks […]
Read moreWhy don’t University of San Diego students vote? Is our generation, as a whole, jaded or just misinformed? JEFFREY HALLOCK CONTRIBUTOR You would be forgiven if you said the most exciting part of this fall was watching another Giants World Series victory or picking up the new Taylor Swift album. […]
Read moreJuliana Curtis OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 I understand that some people actually have real reasons not to eat gluten, whether it is Celiac disease, gluten intolerance or anything along those lines. However, for the rest of those that have banished gluten from their daily diet just to be trendy or lose […]
Read moreGWYNETH SHOECRAFT NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft At a particularly low point in my life, a helpful voice once told me to keep a journal by my bedside. In that journal made of old leather and tea-stained paper I was to write a gratitude list each and every morning before I rose […]
Read moreSARAH BREWINGTON ASST. NEWS EDITOR During an open forum held last week for the ongoing University of San Diego presidential search, students asked Associated Students president Dom Pera to help select a new university leader with more inclusive values. The forum’s intention was to gain student perspectives so that Pera […]
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