How to check registration status before midterms
People from all over the U.S. come out to vote. For the recent general elections, in both the midterm and the presidential elections, college students’ percentage of voter turnout increased.
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Gas prices hit record highs in San Diego
Gas prices in San Diego hit a record high this month. According to AAA gas prices, the highest gas price recorded in San Diego occurred on Oct. 5, when gas reached an average of $6.43 per gallon. This time last year, gas prices were reported at an average of $4.37 per gallon, which is over $2 less.
Read moreLights, camera, dance!
The USD Folkórico and Mariachi Association (FAMA) had the opportunity to perform for Univisión, a popular American television station for Spanish-speakers, on Oct. 5. In big, colorful dresses, the dancers of FAMA whirled across Colachis Plaza while the mariachi played in the background.
Read moreThe rise of low-impact workouts
Like fashion, music and celebrity drama, personal fitness has a habit of following trends. Many individuals have recently shifted from the once popular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) toward intentional movements that engage both the mind and muscles equally.
Read moreThe second annual Arts and Culture Festival
The second annual USD Arts and Culture Festival will commence this Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m in the Studio Theater Courtyard. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences, the event is free and offers live performances, breakfast treats and mingling opportunities.
Read moreIt Starts and Ends With Us
Six years after its publication, Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends With Us” became a viral must-have book. After its original release in August 2016, the book achieved good reviews and praise.
Read moreDavid O’Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’ hits theaters
“Amsterdam,” written and directed by five-time-Oscar -nominated David O. Russell, hit theaters this past weekend. Set in the 1930s, the film follows three friends who not only witness a murder, but become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
Read moreIs the pandemic over? I’m not Biden it
At the beginning of the semester, one of my classes required masks. Since then, that rule has been lifted, putting an unofficial end to the mask era. Even though masks have had their fond farewell, the story of the pandemic is not over yet, and President Biden wants to cut this story short.
Read moreWhere is the love for CAS?
With all of those bells and whistles, it’s hard not to feel neglected as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). As the largest college at the university with 3,600 students (more than twice the size of the business school), it sure would be nice to have a shiny, new facility that catered to our needs.
Read moreUSD sustainability efforts lack clarity
The Student Life Pavilion (SLP) is a place that all USD students know well. Thanks to several large signs on display, students are aware that their food scraps can be left on plates when finished eating, as USD has a functioning compost machine that will reduce the waste from the hundreds of students who go through Pavilion Dining each day.
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