Students gather to further the discussion on Serra Hall and it’s potential renaming Paulina Sierra / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the United Front Multicultural Commons (UFMC) was full of around 50 people gathered to discuss one of USD’s hot-button topics: the controversiality behind the […]
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Muslim Student Association aims to give Muslim students on campus a place to call home Paulina Sierra / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista Sophomore Nadine Achkar, vice president of Muslim Student Association (MSA), learned about USD via an alumni as a place that is respectful toward those of all […]
Read moreEvelyn Kirkley, Ph.D. / Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies / Director of Women’s and Gender Studies Program Kate Boersma, Ph.D. / Assistant Professor of Biology In this issue of The USD Vista, there is a statement of support by USD staff, administrators, and faculty for trans and non-gender-binary […]
Read moreLisa Nunn / Associate Professor of Sociology / The USD Vista A few weeks ago I wrote an OpEd about gender inequality. I told you that male graduates of USD earn on average $19,200 more a year than female graduates. I explained how it was part of the larger picture […]
Read moreEmily Reimer-Barry / Associate Professor and Chair / Department of Theology and Religious Studies / The USD Vista On Nov. 5, Bishop Robert McElroy hosted the eighth and final listening session in the diocese. At each event, attendees posed questions for the bishop, who spoke candidly about the reforms he […]
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USD students discuss the impact of San Diego being ranked no. 1 in money spent on alcohol Tori Thomas / Assistant Opinion Editor / The USD Vista Every city has its own culture surrounding alcohol, whether it is sold at corner stores or hardly at all. For Senior Rebecca Chavez, […]
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As the line between friend and celebrity fades, the role of endorsements in new media is blurring Lilyana Espinoza / Contributor / The USD Vista There is a danger that lurks within the screens of computers. It slips under the radar and attempts to infiltrate the minds of users undetected. […]
Read moreMike William / Professor of Political Science / Op-Ed A good friend of mine once told me that sometimes we do not have the luxury of choosing the social justice issues that we focus on. In some cases, the world simply calls on us to take action whether we want […]
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In the midst of explosive political divides, USD students cope with increased tensions and violence Paulina Sierra / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista Sophomore Lauren Harmon, a registered Republican voter, joined the country in shock last week upon hearing the news that 14 pipe bombs were mailed to major […]
Read moreIan Lewenhaupt / Op-Ed / The USD Vista When it comes to political views I always claimed that I was a centrist, not because I didn’t have a stance on certain political issues, but because it was just uncomfortable for me to admit that I belonged to one side or […]
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