University of San Diego Greek life continues to grow, adding two new chapters this spring DANI DEVIRES CONTRIBUTOR With over one fourth of the University of San Diego community involved in Greek Life, its presence on campus is difficult to ignore. USD is home to 14 Greek fraternities and sororities, […]
Read moreAlicia Garza, co-creator, of the movement vists USD and shares her story HANNAH DE JONG CONTRIBUTOR Successful international social movements do not usually start with a Facebook post, but that is exactly how the now globally acknowledged Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement began. Alicia Garza, co-creator of this movement, visited […]
Read moreKAITLIN GOODHART FEATURE EDITOR @itsskg Those who ski or snowboard traditionally tend to rant about how amazing it is and how peaceful the scenery can be. I needed to experience the awesome feeling of snowboarding for myself, and after that experience I would take one look at these people […]
Read moreISELA RUIZ CONTRIBUTOR The popularity of USA Network’s series “Suits” has significantly increased among college students, as is the case with students from the University of San Diego. With stellar acting and intriguing storylines that span beyond the average “Law and Order” episode, “Suits” focuses on the inner workings of […]
Read moreJASON PEUGH CONTRIBUTOR Welcome to the Johannesburg, South Africa of the not-so-distant future. A city with a rapidly-decreasing crime rate thanks to the deployment of police Scouts: bullet-proof, robotic law enforcement officers programmed to protect and serve the citizens of Johannesburg. Invented by engineer Deon Wilson and produced by weapons […]
Read moreKEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 If there is one word that should be eliminated from the English language, it is the word basic. As a term that can literally be used to describe anything, it has found a new home in our everyday language as a way to […]
Read moreHUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo The West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament begins on March 6 in Las Vegas, Nev. at the Orleans Arena. The University of San Diego Toreros earned the No. 5 seed, meaning that they have a bye in the first round. Their first game is a […]
Read moreKAITLIN GOODHART FEATURE EDITOR @itsskg BROOKLYN DIPPO ASST. FEATURE EDITOR @brooklyndippo Investing your money is now as easy as putting pennies in a piggy bank. Acorns, a mobile investment app, can help you to invest mindlessly. The user links his or her credit or debit card to Acorns and then […]
Read moreEast Village’s Bean Bar is a trendy off-campus coffee bar and an ideal study place. RACHEL LA DUE CONTRIBUTOR With midterm season quickly approaching, more students are buckling down and trying to focus on their studies. Although the University of San Diego offers many beautiful and quiet study areas, studying […]
Read moreKAITLIN GOODHART FEATURE EDITOR @itsskg When I say “Go” you say “Toreros”. “Go!” — In high school spending your night under the Friday night lights, watching your football team play, was one of the main social events of the weekend. School spirit was never an issue and it was […]
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