By Courtney Freeman CONTRIBUTOR Balboa Park is one of the oldest and most frequented urban cultural parks in the nation. It spans over 1,200 acres and its location encompasses the older neighborhoods of the city including North Park, Banker’s Hill, Golden Hill and Downtown. The sprawling park offers gorgeous landscaping […]
Read moreBy Kevin Karn ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7 The SLP stands alone, lit up by surrounding spotlights that showcase its signature Spanish architecture. Within its four stories are centers for aspects of student life that range from creativity to diversity and of course dining. It is undoubtedly a beautiful place […]
Read moreBy Sara Butler MANAGING EDITOR @saranicolebb Professor Mike Williams, J.D., Ph.D., has been appointed the new director of the Changemaker Hub at the University of San Diego. USD is one of 26 schools that has received the designation of a Changemaker campus. This title supports our Catholic mission of community […]
Read moreBy Gwyneth Shoecraft NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft Students looking to enjoy last week’s beautiful weather and blow off some first week of classes steam were excited to find frisbees, cornhole and volleyball games set up around campus. Provided by Associated Students, the games are part of AS’s Get on the Grass […]
Read moreBy Gwyneth Shoecraft NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft Dr. Moisés Barón, the current vice president of Student Wellness, has resigned from the University of San Diego after 22 years of teaching and work as an administrator. Dr. Barón is leaving USD to become the new CEO of San Diego’s oldest nonprofit, Center […]
Read moreBy Gwyneth Shoecraft NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft Imagine this scenario: You step into an empty elevator, the doors shut and you are alone. You quickly snap a picture of yourself, and carefully save it to your iCloud account. The doors open and you step out of the elevator. That short elevator […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich ASSOCIATE EDITOR @kennytich The Mass of the Holy Spirit today will commemorate those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 as well as remember the recent passing of a spiritual influence on our campus. Bishop Cirilo Flores, an influential leader for Catholics in San Diego and […]
Read moreBy Brittany Carava FEATURE EDITOR @brittcarava Orange Theory This interval-based class brings together a variety of cardio machines and exercises to create a fulfilling workout. Originating in Orange County, Orange Theory relies on five zone heart rate interval training to create an impactful workout incorporating treadmills, indoor rowing machines and […]
Read moreSARA BUTLER | OPINION EDITOR | THE USD VISTA The Internet has become a college student essential, right along with textbooks and Red Bull. USD students use it for almost everything inside and outside the classroom. USD’s unreliable Internet connection is disadvantaging on-campus students. If not fixed, the Internet connection […]
Read moreBy Vanessa Zamorano STAFF WRITER This year marked the 14th annual Sherman Heights Day of the Dead Celebration. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important traditions celebrated in Mexico and throughout Latin America. This holiday is a celebration in honor of the […]
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