Two USD alumni coaching in NBA playoffs

The National Basketball Association Playoffs started about a month ago, and there is no shortage of former Toreros. Mike Brown, a USD grad who is the head assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, now has the opportunity to lead the Warriors to an NBA championship.  His competition includes another […]

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Reflecting on my time at USD

Honestly, I have no idea how I am a senior already. As cliche as it is, I feel like I just moved to San Diego as a freshman, trying to make sense of this new place and environment. Although four years have passed, I’m still trying to make sense of […]

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Marching for change

The first few months of 2017 have seen an increase in the amount of marches, protests, and activist movements in the U.S. and across the world.  The Women’s March on Jan. 21 marked the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, according to the Atlantic. Ever since then, activism has increased […]

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Exploring off-campus study spots

Staring at the same faded grey walls, rows of old books, and dead-eyed students is an arduous way to spend a late night studying in Copley Library. Yes, it’s that time: the weight of finals is upon the University of San Diego community once again. Getting away from the same […]

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Gail Baker announced as new provost

University of San Diego Provost Andrew Allen will leave his office this year after four years in the role. Allen will step down and pass the baton to Gail Baker, Ph.D., from the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). Among his other roles, the provost position requires Allen to oversee nine […]

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Men’s tennis wins fourth straight WCC title

Every college athlete understands the feeling of pride that comes with beating a conference foe. Years of battling against the same opponent often breed a mix of admiration and animosity. The University of San Diego men’s tennis team, fresh off its fourth straight West Coast Conference Tournament championship, surely has […]

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Top 10 Torero sports moments of the year

1.   Football makes FCS history with playoff win                                                        The University of San Diego football program had a season to remember, winning the […]

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Public Safety preparedness

Senseless attacks on innocent people seem to be happening more frequently across the country. Historically, college campuses have not been exempt from the threat of these tragedies. On April 30, several people at the University City apartment complex, which is home to many University of California, San Diego students, were […]

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Conquering the job search

Go to college and you will get a better job. That’s the promise that inspires young high school students to spend four years and thousands of dollars on a bachelor’s degree. The knowledge and experience that you gain in the semi-independent years after high school are undeniably valuable, but no […]

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