Queen Elizabeth II controversy
The Queen’s death leaves much for people to think about and discuss, but the world’s reaction has made it clear that we must learn to draw a line, distinguishing the public figure from the person.
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The newfound elitism surrounding COVID-19 Vaccines
Currently, 72 million people in the United States have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The U.S. has been fortunate enough to have access to three vaccines; Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna.
Read moreJoe Biden for President
USD College Democrats endorse Joe Biden for President By: USD College Democrats The country finds itself at yet another crossroads this election season. While USD Democrats endorse Joe Biden, it is imperative that we see our choice in this election not merely as a vote for a particular candidate, but […]
Read morePresident Trump for re-election
College Republicans at USD endorse Donald Trump for re-election By: USD College Republicans Given the incredibly high stakes of this year’s presidential race, we, as innovative changemakers committed to confronting humanity’s urgent challenges, are also committed to exercising this right responsibly by voting for the candidate who stands for decency […]
Read moreQuarantine Got You Down? Find a New Hobby
Quarantine Got You Down? Find a New Hobby Not only are hobbies fun, but they benefit your mental health too. Read to learn more about the psychological and social benefits of hobbies. By: Hallie Wiltshire, Assistant Opinion Editor There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentous changes […]
Read moreCheers to our 20s, maybe
Cheers to our 20s, maybe Alena Botros / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista On March 19, Gavin Newsom, governor of California, announced that all California residents were to shelter in place; a mandatory stay-at-home order was issued. It was then that our schools were closed, we moved to remote […]
Read moreThe fall decision will have to wait
The first coronavirus-related death in the U.S. was less than three months ago.
Read moreParking plan is exclusionary
On Sept. 25, the Office of Parking Services at the University of San Diego posted a draft of a new “USD Parking and Mobility Plan” on their website that would take effect next school year. This plan includes major changes to the current parking system, like not allowing first-year students to park on campus, and creating a tiered parking structure that sets several boundaries on where each tier is allowed to park.
Read moreSharing the same pack
Warnings about the dangers of smoking, vaping, and Juuling dominate the media, which they should — any of these activities are dangerous to one’s, and others’, health. However, we should not let the news reports about vaping-related illnesses distract us from the fact that special interest groups in Washington, D.C. that lobby on behalf of predaceous cigarette companies are taking advantage of addicted Americans.
Read moreHome sweet Rome
After my family dropped me off at LAX and I slowly made it onto my plane with baby tears in my eyes, I only had three thoughts: What have I done? What if this plane goes down? And my best case scenario is that I relive the Lizzie McGuire movie and ride around on a Vespa with an Italian boy named Paulo.
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