This past June, 32 members from the USD community embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a six-day, 70-mile pilgrimage starting in Madrid, Spain, and open to people of all faith backgrounds. People participate in the trek for many reasons, including religious healing and personal growth.
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The Florida state legislature and taxpayers recently funded a program to relocate Latin American immigrants from the southern border to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Living in a border city for college, USD students give their reactions.
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USD is built on Kumeyaay land. In early September, the university hired Sahmie Wytewa to strengthen USD’s ties to Native American communities. Wytewa outlines her goals as the new tribal liaison for the Center for Inclusion and Diversity.
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Celebrated from mid-September to mid-October, Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the unique cultures, identities and contributions of Latinx-Americans in the United States.
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Despite being virtual for over a year, USD is now prohibiting students to Zoom into class if they test positive for COVID-19 or if they are experiencing other illnesses. The university should allow students and professors to utilize the tools we already have to make school easier for sick students.
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This past weekend, “Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by actress Olivia Wilde, premiered across the country. Despite the film’s focus on sex-positivity, many viewers felt the drama and media’s attention overshaddowed the movie’s message.
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Returning back to USD, students noticed longer lines and busier eateries. Dining Services explain the logistics behind the waits.
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Since 1982, Banned Book Week annually celebrates the freedom to read. Held this year from Sept. 18 – 24, readers, librarians, teachers, booksellers, publishers and journalists have joined forces to stress the value of free and inclusive access to information.
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Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, gave the brand away to fight climate change. This bold change should be viewed as a precedent for more companies to follow.
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A recent Washington Monthly article declared USD one of the best colleges for student voter registration, with a registration rate above 85%. USD Votes, an on-campus nonpartisan club, is a leading contributor to the accomplishment due to its advocacy for political awareness and participation in local and national elections.
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