Gianna Caravetta | Opinion Editor | @giannacara Donald J. Trump, a multi-billionaire entrepreneur and self-professed nice guy is running for President of the United States for the upcoming 2016 presidential election. It seems as though everyone is talking about him, every class on campus is mentioning him by name, every […]
Read moreGianna Caravetta | Opinion Editor | @giannacara When asked “How are you?” or “How’s your day going?” half the people actually care about how you’re doing. The other half just want to save face. Of course, that’s an estimation not a statistic, but you get what it implies. Just think […]
Read moreBrooklyn Dippo | Staff Writer The stranger you move in with this year will not be one for long. Roommates will know you arguably better than you know yourself. Walls seem to break down pretty quickly when you share a space with someone, and that can be a great thing or your […]
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Elisabeth Smith | Assistant News Editor It is easy to find yourself swept up in college stereotypes the first couple weeks of school. While constantly meeting new people, trying to remember at least half of their names, and simultaneously trying not to look weird doing the never-ending ice-breakers, many new […]
Read moreGianna Caravetta | Opinion Editor | @giannacara Freshman year of college is when everything changes. New school, new friends, and a new, clean slate. Suddenly, you are on your way to becoming a full-fledged adult with new responsibilities on an endless quest to find yourself. University of San Diego undergraduate […]
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Brianna Harrington | Business Editor | @bnharrington This is your first year in a place completely unfamiliar to you. Maybe it does not seem so now, but this year may determine the rest of your time here. Entering into a new place can be intimidating, but it is important to […]
Read moreStarbucks attempts to start discussion with the #RaceTogether campaign AMY MALTZ CONTRIBUTOR When imagining a Starbucks visit, you most likely envision finding refreshment in iced coffees and blended smoothies, not necessarily promoting diversity and starting a conversation about race. However, this is exactly what Starbucks is trying to do with […]
Read moreOur proximity to the beach and society’s standards combine to create serious body pressure SAM VOGE CONTRIBUTOR It is no secret that within the media, women are portrayed as attractive, thin, flawless, and always desirable individuals. At this point, the portrayal is so common that the American public is becoming […]
Read moreGetting guidance should not be a taboo topic, but rather a norm ELENA GOODENBERGER CONTRIBUTOR If you have ever visited the counseling center on campus, you may have experienced feelings of embarrassment or shame without even knowing why. If not, reflect on how you may have entered the room. Did […]
Read moreJULIANA CURTIS OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 As I watched everyone else pack their bags, find their passports, and deplete their savings accounts while preparing for this year’s spring break, I could not have been happier that I was not joining them. Although I love to travel and have utilized spring break […]
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