Only two weeks into the spring semester, and students at the University of San Diego already have their schedules set in stone, as the add/drop period is over. For many students, the registration period passed without a hitch, but, for graduating seniors, the add/drop period can be especially hectic. For […]
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“So, Effie, what are your plans after graduation?” We all know that dreaded question. After all, I’ve been avoiding graduation for four long years. There are countless things I’ll miss—days spent at Mission Beach, California burritos from Sara’s, even the late nights spent studying in Copley—but now, as family members […]
Read moreFinals week tends to be the most dreaded week of the semester. The difference between owning finals week and drowning in it comes down scheduling. Most everyone has experienced that moment of jealousy when you find out your friend, classmate, or roommate has an easy finals schedule. Sometimes this simply […]
Read moreThey’re cheesy and predictable and full of classic Christmas catastrophes but, nevertheless, Hallmark Christmas specials are addicting. Airing all day, every day in the month leading up to Christmas, these specials give the perfect distraction from the stress of the holidays. A bit more dramatic than traditional Christmas movies, your […]
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Millions of Americans sat glued in front of the television last week watching the election progress. The world waited as we watched critical battleground states turn red in the race to 270 electoral votes. In an upset that shocked people across the country, then-Republican candidate Donald Trump won the race. […]
Read moreIn case you didn’t notice, Nov. 11 was Veterans Day. This is a day off at many businesses, schools, and universities, but not at the University of San Diego. Since 1919, Nov. 11 was a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans. Although the holiday was not always referred […]
Read moreCandidates spew tasteless remarks on national television, and our dinner table conversations revolve around these colorful political assertions. This year’s election is one for the books. Although the University of San Diego has a small student body, it is diverse enough to represent opposing bureaucratic views. This in turn generates […]
Read moreFor many students at the University of San Diego, this election season marks the first time they are able to vote in a presidential election. Historically, the college-aged demographic seems to be one of the least represented at the polls. Given the intense political climate, many students are passionate about […]
Read moreIt’s no secret that this presidential election has torn the country apart, but it has torn many families apart too, including my own. I come from a conservative family in Texas, and I was raised in a suburb with little diversity and almost zero economic struggle. No one needed social […]
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