Social innovation energy flowed through the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) Theatre last week for New York Times journalist David Bornstein’s lecture, “How social innovation can shape a better world.” Bornstein shared his innovative solutions journalism model and congratulated the IPJ on their new Master of Art in […]
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Recruitment? Rush? Think it’s all the same? Think twice. At the University of San Diego, recruitment and rush are processes of mutual selection for Greek life membership. In these processes, potential new members (PNMs) determine which chapter they fit into best, and the chapters decide which PNMs would fit best […]
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After 21 seasons, hundreds of tears, hours of drama, and nearly 200 dozen red roses, The Bachelor franchise broke with tradition when announcing the new Bachelorette. On Feb. 22, long time Bachelor host Chris Harrison went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to announce the show cast its first black Bachelorette. In […]
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On Friday, Feb.18, the University of San Diego Toreros women’s basketball team won a thriller over the Santa Clara University Broncos 60-58. It was senior day, and it seemed fitting that a senior would be the one who would carry the team to victory. Senior guard Katherine Hamilton scored the […]
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The 89th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. The biggest stars in the entertainment industry flock to the ceremony for what is arguably the most prestigious and widely-viewed awards show for the big screen. Every year comes with its […]
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As they do every year, the Gonzaga Bulldogs men’s basketball team will make its trip to the Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) to take on the University of San Diego Toreros. While the sight of Gonzaga’s red and blue uniforms will be a familiar one for USD fans and alumni, this […]
Read moreThe ball is snapped, and suddenly everything is a blur of motion. Bodies battle for position along the line of scrimmage. Receivers streak and spiral down the field as the quarterback scans for the open man. The ball is in the air, headed your direction, and you jostle for position […]
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Last week, University of San Diego students and faculty gathered to walk, march, and pray in solidarity at the Where is the Love March and Vigil. Those who joined the event marched from the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) to the courtyard adjacent to Founders Chapel and concluded with the weekly […]
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Born on Jan. 15, 2017, the University of San Diego-inspired Instagram account @usdmemes has over 2,000 followers, which it has amassed in a little less than a month. The Instagram page, which borrows inspiration from popular accounts and meme-posters like @mytherapistsays, @tank.sinatra, @daquan, and @beigecardigan, posts USD-themed memes. Memes are […]
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After five years of playing for the University of San Diego women’s basketball team, Maya Hood was named WCC Defender of the Year and second-team All-WCC. Hood leads the team in scoring, rebounds, and steals, averaging 18.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Despite this success, basketball is not what motivates her. […]
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