BROOKLYN DIPPO CONTRIBUTOR The National Science Foundation, NSF, granted University of San Diego $600,000 over the next five years to hire more female STEM professors. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, four disciplines that are growing in both popularity and global demand. The grant is a […]
Read moreSARAH BREWINGTON ASST. NEWS EDITOR Universities across the country design master plans that aim to improve the academic setting of their campuses. Using these plans, many universities have improved classrooms and adopted new technologies to diversify their teaching environments. University of San Diego also has a Master Plan, but neither […]
Read moreGIANNA CARAVETTA CONTRIBUTOR San Francisco Bay Area couple Karen and Tom Mulvaney recently donated nearly $3 million to University of San Diego’s Center for Community Service Learning. In honor of the donation, USD has renamed the Center the Karen and Tom Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action, CASA. […]
Read moreGWYNETH SHOECRAFT NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft Whenever I need a reprieve from the daily stresses of university life, I simply look up at the night sky, and prepare to have my mind blown. Of all the stars I see, I know there is an uncountable number in the known universe. It […]
Read moreLAUREN VUJOVICH EDITOR IN CHIEF @lvujo Harry Potter is a classic tale for our generation. We grew up with it, and for those who were entranced by the magical tale, have a special bond that later generations will never experience. We were the generation that would go to the midnight […]
Read moreThe premiere of ABC’s new series, “Fresh Off the Boat,” part of the San Diego Asian Film Festival, should be sparking more dialogue on our campus KENDALL TICH ASSOCIATE EDITOR @kennytich According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial group in the United States. While […]
Read moreJuliana Curtis OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 This Halloween, I saw a lot of new trends and costumes that I thought were extremely funny, interesting or just downright awesome. I have to say, I am very impressed by the creativity and tedious detail that some people put into their costumes. However, I […]
Read moreDANIELLE DEVRIES CONTRIBUTOR Much of the University of San Diego community is familiar with the Facebook pages “USD Crushes” and “USD Confessions.” The USD community assumes that these pages are run by a student or students. People are able to anonymously post their crushes or confessions to the Facebook page. […]
Read moreMom’s pies are just like grandma used to make CHRISTINA BELLOSO ASST. FEATURE EDITOR Tucked away in the Cuyamaca mountains lies the mining town of Julian, California, known for its former gold rush days, historic buildings and famous pies. One cannot possibly return from a trip to Julian without bringing […]
Read moreBRITTANY CARAVA FEATURE EDITOR @brittcarava The happiest place on Earth. No it’s not Disneyland, but rather your local Trader Joe’s. Since switching to Trader Joe’s from a conventional chain grocery store, I have come to the conclusion that Trader Joe’s is the best grocery store on Earth. The closest location […]
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