BROOK SANTANGELO CONTRIBUTOR Spain is an incredible country. From the depth of culture to the natural beauty, I have come to love this country and the experiences I have had here. I arrived in Spain almost two months ago. Luckily for us, the USD Madrid program took us on a […]
Read moreBRITTANY CARAVA FEATURE EDITOR @brittcarava Walt Disney was famous for making dreams come true in his creation of beloved characters and building a Magic Kingdom beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. USD alumnus Nick Vega’s dreams have come true by working for the Walt Disney Archives as the leader of the exhibits […]
Read moreGWYNETH SHOECRAFT NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft The opening reception of a new art exhibit in Serra Hall on Oct. 9 appeared more like a gathering at a prestigious San Diego gallery than that of a campus display. The room overflowed with both art aficionados and students, eager to catch a glimpse […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 There are two primary ways in which we exert energy every day: physically and mentally. The physical energy that we expend usually is in the form of exercise or activity while mental energy is focused towards studies, stress and the many concerns that […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 On Friday, Oct. 3, the University of San Diego unveiled its brand new, groundbreaking art exhibition, “Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya.” This ambitious project marks the start of a five-year partnership with the British Museum, home to one of the […]
Read moreSARA BUTLER MANAGING EDITOR Driving through Pacific Beach on a Friday night, Priory’s “Weekend” blasts from the speakers, serving as a college anthem for a USD night out. “And all the kids now, they come runnin’; It’s the weekend. And all the parents, they keep callin’; But there’s no answer, […]
Read moreCLAY MOSOLINO CONTRIBUTOR I’m a mechanical engineering major spending my ninth and final semester studying in New Zealand at the University of Otago. It took a lot of planning and hope to get to the point where I am writing this here from New Zealand, since it’s not always easy […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 This past Monday night, the University of San Diego hosted the book launch of Dr. Brian Clack’s, “Love, Drugs, Art, Religion: The consolations of human existence.” Clack, a philosophy professor at USD, published the book earlier this year and was able to speak […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 In spite of the Yankees missing the playoffs for only the third time in his career, Derek Jeter still found a way to make his mark on October. On Oct. 1, he launched his new website, “The Players’ Tribune,” a media source where […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 There is a danger in judging with your eyes. Sporting short white-blonde hair, a cutoff jean vest and a polka dot blouse and skirt, French-born artist Soko looked to play the part of an ‘80s grunge rocker, reminiscent of Joan Jett. However, from […]
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