This past week, the U.S. News and World Report (U.S. News) released its rankings of the top universities in the United States. Coming up from three spots scince last year, the University of San Diego has secured spot number 86 in best national university in the United States. U.S. News […]
Read moreIn response to students’ crazy schedules, and trying to balance classes and extracurricular activities, the University of San Diego offers a unique solution: dead hours. While the name sounds scary, the concept itself is not. For those that do not know, dead hours are the two-hour periods on Tuesdays and […]
Read moreIsaiah Wright, a 20-year-old junior guard on the University of San Diego basketball team proudly declares he has always wanted to be just like his father, Archie Wright. Archie, a former Boise State University baller, played college hoops from 1989-92 and averaged over 19 minutes per game during his career. […]
Read moreFrom all outward appearances, a typical day for student athlete and Associated Students President, TJ Hodges, would seem insanely busy. A captain this year on the University of San Diego men’s cross country team, Hodges finds that, while his schedule might appear to be overwhelming a lot, he loves every […]
Read moreAlmost any given day, you can find yourself at one of San Diego’s many farmers’ markets across the county. If you’re dreaming of farm-fresh produce, sunshine, and handcrafted goods, these markets are for you. As college students with hectic schedules and extensive extracurriculars at the University of San Diego, the […]
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To say that soccer is an international game would be a bit of an understatement. For the rest of the world, the sport is bordering on religion. Travel to any other country on the planet and mention the word football to one of the locals, and your conversation partner will […]
Read moreThe University of San Diego has earned an excellent reputation for many things: a scenic campus, great on-campus dining, and a competitive education. Unfortunately, school spirit is typically not included among this list. Year after year, the university tries to boost campus involvement, persuading students to attend school-sanctioned events, including […]
Read moreYou may have seen her in The Princess Diaries or Pretty Woman, but perhaps the grandest achievements of Kathleen Marshall are unknown to you. Daughter of the late Gary Marshall, the director of Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries movies, Kathleen Marshall has made her mark in the theatre world. […]
Read moreOne of the main draws of the University of San Diego is small class sizes. By capping classes at 30 or 35Â students it ensures that even in a larger USD class, students can be seen as individuals and not simply as a number in a 500-person lecture hall. While […]
Read moreWhether starting out as a freshman or transferring in, there is definitely a transition period before the University of San Diego will start to feel like home. It can be difficult to adjust to living by yourself, tackling a heavy course load, and finding your place on campus. While seniors […]
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