By Sara Butler ASST. OPINION EDITOR Walking along the sidewalk to class, I look around and see students lying on the grass in front of Maher and Serra, reading between afternoon classes. However, as I get closer, I see that every one of these book titles are academic. In their […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich OPINION EDITOR As a kid, I remember driving from our home in Libertyville, Illinois all the way to State College, Pennsylvania where my mom’s parents used to live. I don’t remember much about the journeys, but I remember my grandparents’ warm welcomes waiting on the other side. […]
Read moreBy Khea Pollard ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Each week The Vista aims to showcase student artists. Junior Tarez Lemmons, also known as Suede Cursive, is a former football player with a passion for spoken word poetry. Though he is relatively new in the poetry scene, his love and appreciation for […]
Read moreBy Khea Pollard Arts & Culture Editor Paul Robeson was once regarded as “the tallest tree in our forest” by civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune at the pinnacle of his performance career. Daniel Beaty embodies the legendary scholar, athlete, actor, singer and human rights activist in his one-man show. […]
Read moreBy Khea Pollard ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR The core of our country has been out of business for 11 days and counting. Perhaps it was wishful thinking to believe that the government would reopen within a few days following the shutdown. Because the opposing parties cannot agree to find acceptable […]
Read moreBy Katelyn Montero ASSOCIATE EDITOR “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” These words, made famous by Robert Frost, sum up the ideology behind Life Rolls On, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with spinal cord injuries push boundaries and pursue […]
Read moreBy Jackson Somes NEWS EDITOR Two years ago an electrical power outage swept over much of the Southwestern United States. From San Diego to parts of Arizona this blackout put residents in a sea of darkness. This was the largest power outage in California history, yet during this time USD […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR Many football teams abide by the mantra that a strong defense results in a strong offense. After two dominating USD wins against Pioneer League opponents, it might be tough to say which is stronger. With its 45-13 win against the Mercer University Bears last weekend, […]
Read moreBy Davis Jones SPORTS EDITOR The USD women’s volleyball Dig Pink match on Oct. 10 against the University of San Francisco Dons continues a series of Torero sporting events dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October. The men’s soccer team gave away pink drawstring bags during […]
Read moreBy Hunter Jameson ASST SPORTS EDITOR The Southeastern conference has exerted its dominance of college football over the last decade in ways that most college football fans have never before experienced. The SEC is known for having the best overall football atmosphere in the country as well. The conference is […]
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