By Leeza Earl STAFF WRITER The U.S.-Mexico border is often portrayed as dangerous; a place full of murderers, drug smugglers and Mexican natives trying to escape to America. However, there are many things the news does not highlight about the border, such as Friendship Park. On Saturday Oct. 19, communication […]
Read moreBy Brittany Carava ASST. NEWS EDITOR Due to the fast-paced evolution of technology, education can often be overlooked. This past May, the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership & Education Sciences’ (SOLES) Mobile Technology Learning Center (MTLC) received $3,000,000 to go toward new resources focusing on mobile technology. This […]
Read moreBy John Paul da Roza CONTRIBUTER San Diego experienced one its most controversial political terms with Bob Filner as mayor. He was accused of sexually harassing 18 different women during his tenure as a politician. Since the claims have come out, Filner has resigned his position as mayor of San […]
Read moreBy Jackson Somes NEWS EDITOR I think we’re at the point where Facebook has become a part of everyday life. That’s ok, I can accept that. I don’t mind checking Facebook every once and again to see what friends are up to lately. In fact I find it comforting that […]
Read moreBy Jackson Somes NEWS EDITOR The USD eSports club packed the seminar room in San Buenaventura. The club is comprised of a band of USD students who share the common interest of playing video games. For them, Oct. 4 meant one thing, the world championships of the video game League […]
Read moreBy Allyson Meyer CONTRIBUTOR We’ve all said things we immediately regret or used words without realizing their impact. Words have many meanings and connotations, yet we rarely take the time to thoughtfully consider the consequences of the ones we use in our everyday speech. Many of us have heard about […]
Read moreBy Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR Crumpled tissues fill up her purse as assignments pile on top of her. She feels lost, hopeless and completely alone. No matter how many times she tries, tries and tries again, the world seems completely against her. All she can do is cry. According […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR When I first arrived at USD, I was greeted by the smiling, energetic faces of my peers, many of whom ended up becoming some of my very best friends. However, at the time I saw the need to make friends as temporary as I felt […]
Read moreBy Ian Rodgers MANAGING EDITOR Last week’s issue contained an editorial about topics on USD’s campus that are considered “taboo” within the classroom. It made a very worthwhile point about the reluctance of many collegians to voice their opinion on controversial topics. This editorial is the second installment in response […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR Women’s soccer midfielder Lauren Dotson still feels the sting of last season’s overtime home loss to the University of Portland Pilots. Her team’s tying goal in the 62nd minute of the contest came before the Pilots kicked in a loose ball from a penalty kick […]
Read more