Students obesess over their online teams By Nick Manessis CONTRIBUTOR For some it’s a hobby. For some it’s a way to keep in touch with old friends. For some it’s just something to pass the time. And for some, it’s an addiction: a 17-week long, nail-biting, adrenaline-pumping adventure that leaves […]
Read moreToreros play Florida, Texas A&M and Stanford By Hunter Jameson SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo Torero volleyball traveled to the University of Southern California last week to face off against some of the best teams in the nation. The Texas A&M Aggies and University of Florida Gators also made the trip to […]
Read moreBy Hunter Jameson SPORTS EDITOR The NFL just went through arguably the most embarrassing week in history that resulted in suspensions, criticism and backlash from fans all around the nation. During the offseason, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was suspended two games for a domestic abuse offense, while Cleveland […]
Read moreBy Brett Lynch CONTRIBUTOR Income inequality is a current political issue that has been mulled over by philosophers, economists and political scientists for generations. Minimum wage by design was created to address such inequality. Seattle recently passed a $15 per hour minimum wage, an issue becoming more popular among political […]
Read moreBy Rebekah Filiciotto CONTRIBUTOR With 10 diverse intramural sports to pick from, ranging from kickball to dodgeball to ultimate frisbee, there is something for everyone. Not only are intramural sports a great way to meet people, have fun and develop lifetime interests, they are also a great source of exercise, […]
Read moreBy Tobi Nickel CONTRIBUTOR The political debate about San Diego’s minimum wage hike is oftentimes framed in exclusively economic terms. What are the economic consequences of raising the local minimum wage? Will it create or destroy jobs? Will it cause inflation? Will it create a hostile business climate, incentivizing firms […]
Read moreBy Sam Rathe OPINION EDITOR @samuel_vaun This summer passed by way too fast. The leisure of not having classes was swept out from under us this past week, and it is something that is going to have to be dealt with very cautiously. Wait, ha! We live in San Diego […]
Read moreThe crisis for Chaldean Christians in Iraq hits home for some San Diegans By Olivia Lougee ASST. NEWS EDITOR Christians and other non-Muslim groups in Iraq are undergoing extreme hardship and daily threats by the Islamist militant group that identifies itself as Islamic State. Of all the groups being targeted […]
Read moreBy Gwyneth Shoecraft NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft As last week’s high-pressure system pushed San Diego County into record high temperatures, residents were advised to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Yet liquid resources are running low in California: The entire state is experiencing an unprecedented drought. Though the heat will […]
Read moreBy Allyson Meyer CONTRIBUTOR Groceries, fuel and education are just a few of the daily expenses confronting University of San Diego students. To afford these expenses, many students must take a part-time job. However, many of these jobs pay the minimum wage, and leave students unable to meet their needs. […]
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