By Lucy Meske CONTRIBUTOR A transition from country to country can be pretty similar to that of a college freshman. I’ve realized this as I reflect back on the Tijuana maquiladora tour from a few weeks ago. On the tour with my Ethnic Studies class, we were given insight into […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR The Torero cross country program wrapped up its regular season in Malibu, CA last weekend during the 2013 West Coast Conference Championships, with an eighth-place finish for the women and a ninth-place men’s finish. Two weeks before for both the men’s side and the women’s […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR USD women’s basketball coach Cindy Fisher is set to begin her ninth year at the peak of her program’s success. A record of 22-10 last season and a win in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament marked the only time in school […]
Read moreBy Hunter Jameson ASST. SPORTS EDITOR One year ago, Boston finished dead last in the American League East with a record of 69-93, one of the worst in all of the AL. After hiring a new manager, finding young talent to implement into the system, and rejuvenating the Boston fans, […]
Read moreBy Hunter Jameson ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Torero football team traveled to Valparaiso, IN to take on the Valparaiso University Crusaders in a crucial Pioneer Football League matchup. With a win, the Toreros would stay tied for the lead with just two games remaining. USD came in with a record […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR John Calipari, by most standards, has never made subtlety a priority. The University of Kentucky men’s basketball head coach seems to need his screen time as one of the most successful and scrutinized figures in college basketball. He topped headlines again last March when he […]
Read moreBy Danielle Devries CONTRIBUTOR As a health conscious campus, it is no surprise that USD students are constantly seeking new ways to keep their bodies healthy and fit. The most known ways for maintaing a healthy lifestyle include eating healthy foods, in moderation and exercising regularly. Lately, juicing, the process […]
Read moreBy Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR It is no secret that college students do not get enough sleep. In fact, it is often said that they are one of the most sleep-deprived groups of people in the country. These assumptions are affirmed at our university. According to USD Student Wellness, […]
Read moreBy Allison Heimlich CONTRIBUTOR The art of tattooing was first practiced in ancient Asia. Now tattoos are prevalent in many modern societies, as the expression of art has spread rapidly throughout the world. The style of tattoo varies depending on culture or country. What further influences someone’s decision to get […]
Read moreBy William Carleton CONTRIBUTOR “Pikachu used thunderbolt! It’s super effective!” Chances are that these two sentences bring back some fond memories for anyone who grew up in the 90s. Game Freak’s creature capturing, battling and trading series has returned yet again for its sixth generation on the Nintendo 3DS. These […]
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