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USD’s student-run literary journal
The Alcala Review is the University of San Diego’s student-run literary journal. The Alcala Review showcases creative student works in a biannual compilation. Established in 2014, the journal aims to become an outlet for USD’s innovative writers through the publishing of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The journal resembles a […]
Read more“Designated Survivor” thrives in premiere week
“Designated Survivor” delivers a president we could only dream of in 2016. The political drama follows Tom Kirkman, played by Kiefer Sutherland, in the unlikely turn of events that land him in the oval office. The pilot episode wastes no time providing the audience with conflict. Armed with nothing but […]
Read moreThe Art of the Brick
The Art of the Brick is a global touring exhibition that uses LEGO bricks as its medium and features recreations of historic art pieces. Created by Nathan Sawaya in 2007, the exhibit also showcases original works done by Sawaya. CNN rated the exhibition as one of the world’s must-see exhibitions, […]
Read moreFood for thought: plant-based restaurants
San Diego is full of diverse restaurant options, and, with the popularity of sustainable, healthy food on the rise, it’s no shock that vegan restaurants have been garnering their fair share of attention. The University of San Diego has created its own vegan food menu in support of the vegans […]
Read moreEl Cajon police fatally shoot black man
A black man was killed by police fire. A recurring story in news outlets for the last two years, these police shootings have brought about riots, protests, and political debates. But this time, it was Alfred Olango, and it was less than 20 miles away in El Cajon, Calif. On […]
Read moreStatute of limitations in rape cases eliminated in Calif.
Last Wednesday, California governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to eliminate the state’s existing statute of limitations for sex-related crimes. Previously, there was a 10 year period in which acts of sexual assault were able to be reported, with the exception of special cases when new DNA evidence was brought […]
Read morePetition demands In-N-Out add veggie burger option to menu
Known for its delicious burgers, animal style fries, and thick milkshakes, In-N-Out Burger is under fire for not offering one item, namely a veggie burger. The fast food restaurant that has historically kept a simple and limited menu might just have one too few items. Three weeks ago, The Good […]
Read moreMeasure C goes to the ballot for a major vote
If you have visited a grocery store in the past year in San Diego, you were probably approached by someone asking you to sign a petition. More likely than not, you were asked to sign a petition to add a plan to build a new stadium for the San Diego […]
Read moreCRSSD on the waterfront
CRSSD is a music festival in San Diego’s waterfront park, featuring a wide range of electronic and dance music artists from all over the world. Three stages, The Palms, City Steps, and Ocean View provided festival-goers with a range of options and artists to see, with different sets taking place […]
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