Louis Komjathy, Ph.D. Department of Theology and Religious Studies A minor, and perhaps not so minor, revolution in American higher education is underway. This is contemplative pedagogy, or teaching and learning informed by and expressed as contemplative practice. The latter refers to methods and approaches, whether religious, spiritual, or secular, […]
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Students discuss the realities of celebrating Jewish holidays at a Catholic-majority university Emma Goodman-Fish/Asst. Feature Editor/The USD Vista On the first night of Chanukah his first year of college, Joshua Glasser took the menorah his dad gave him, brought a few candles, and began to light the candles on the […]
Read moreCity of San Diego plans to spend $40 million to renovate the bay area Lilyana Espinoza / Contributor / The USD Vista Mission Bay Park is the largest man-made water park of its kind in the country and it is less than 10 minutes away from the University of San […]
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Torero quarterback takes a look back on his time at USD and his past accomplishments Anderson Haigler / Sports Editor / The USD Vista Anthony Lawrence isn’t shy about talking about it — the University of San Diego isn’t exactly where he originally envisioned his college football career taking place. […]
Read moreLuke Garrett / Editor in Chief / The USD Vista A mix of spontaneity, beauty, and intimacy greet those lucky enough to encounter the C. Bechstein grand piano being played in the University Center (UC). It is tough to tell whether it is the UC’s stone floors, high ceilings, or simply […]
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New construction prompts restructuring of on-campus parking Glenn McDonell/Asst. News Editor/The USD Vista The University of San Diego’s location on the top of a mesa allows for sweeping views and  stunning sunsets, but also has its downsides for those who live down below and need to find parking on a daily […]
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Bringing in the holiday season with a busy day of bargain hunting Regina Gaffney / Contributor / The USD Vista As Thanksgiving dinner comes to an end, dishes are being washed and family sits around the living room continuing to tell stories and share laughter. Many see this as a […]
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Tyler, The Creator’s fourth annual Camp Flog Gnaw generates attention in L.A. Dorothy Dark / A&C Editor / The USD Vista Nov. – Last Saturday at Dodger Stadium Tyler, The Creator showed Los Angeles, Calif. a good time. The fourth annual Camp Flog Gnaw brought thousands to the city with the […]
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USD clinches FCS playoffs spot in remarkable 56-52 win Anderson Haigler/Sports Editor/The USD Vista When Anthony Lawrence fired a touchdown pass to Michael Bandy with 14:05 to play in the first quarter, it appeared that it was business as usual for the Toreros. With Lawrence connecting with his favorite receiver […]
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January 2019 will begin with a plastic-straw ban for all sit-down eateries, USD responds Jennifer Mossuto / Feature Editor / The USD Vista As of January 2019, the use of straws at sit-down eateries will be banned. At the University of San Diego, changes can already be seen in any […]
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