Juliana Fulop | Contributor | USD Vista New machines leaving clothes fresh and clean. Upgraded laundry rooms at the University of San Diego were a pleasant surprise this semester. The new machines no longer require a wash card and allow students to receive alerts when their laundry is done. Founders, […]
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After two years of establishing a presence on campus, Theta Tau joins as a professional fraternity In the fall of 2015, the University of San Diego’s business engineering fraternity, Theta Tau, was established as a colony. Two years later, on Sept. 23, the fraternity became an official chapter on USD’s campus. […]
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First-years are not the only new residents of Camino and Founders Halls. Camino and Founders Hall are some of the oldest buildings on campus, and while their age gives them character and history, some aspects of these first-year dorms aren’t so pleasing. Old furniture and creaky doors are sometimes unpleasant, […]
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New year, new core curriculum. This fall, the University of San Diego introduced an updated core curriculum for first-year students. The new core curriculum requires fewer classes to graduate than the previous core. Within the new core is the “Written Communication” requirement, which features a new course that all first-years […]
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Incoming class grows in size, requiring some students into flex rooms Preparing to move into college is a stressful process, but finding out you’ve been placed in a dorm made for two people with furniture for three can throw off any first-year student. With an unusually large class of first-year […]
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What you may have forgotten during orientation New student orientation is a whirlwind of new information that is often quickly forgotten with all of the excitement and chaos of the new school year. After several days of lectures and instructions, it’s no wonder that some of that important information has already […]
Read moreWhen visitors and students enter campus from the East entrance, they are usually greeted by a Parking Services kiosk representative and a sign with directions. “Enjoy our beautiful walking campus,” one sign read. Though many campus community members can do so, those with temporary or permanent physical handicaps cannot stroll […]
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Seniors pursue paths outside of the usual 9 to 5 options As the 2017 spring semester draws to an end, University of San Diego seniors are eagerly awaiting the start of summer and anticipating the next step that lies just beyond graduation. While some students will seek full-time jobs or […]
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Reflecting on the history and culture of Southern California music festivals Coachella. The word has been ringing in millennials’ ears since the lineup was released in January. This three-day musical festival held in Indio, Calif. is associated with all genres, from indie pop bands to number one rappers on […]
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The tenure track: how professors achieve the coveted status At the end of each semester, students have the opportunity to critique or praise professors during teacher evaluations. These mysterious, classified pieces of paper are kept carefully out of professors’ reach until after grades have been submitted—and for good reason. […]
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