By Allyson Meyer CONTRIBUTOR and Gwyneth Newbold CONTRIBUTOR Twitter user’s privacy and compensation have been put at risk with Twitter’s recent acquisition of Bluefin Analytics. Bluefin Analytics is a statistical analysis group that uses Twitter and other social media in order to cater to advertising and television networks. This recent […]
Read moreUSD students are finding their way to the optimal post graduation decision. By Christopher Ayers CONTRIBUTOR What are your plans following graduation? This can be a daunting question for any student, especially with graduation looming in the spring. While some USD students have a firm understanding of their post-graduation plans, […]
Read moreBy Rebecca Lukito CONTRIBUTOR With the upcoming release of Google Glass, there has been speculation on the impact it will have on students. For those who haven’t heard of Google Glass yet, it is a revolutionary piece of technology shaped like a pair of glasses. Google Glass is like wearing […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich BUSINESS EDITOR While getting my nails done before an event, I began talking to the middle-aged Vietnamese woman who was painting my nails. Our conversation quickly turned toward her children, as she has a son who graduated from USD just last year. I asked her what his […]
Read moreBy Margaret Hartley A little bit kooky, a lot creative, Buke & Gase have handcrafted a sound all its own. The members have literally handcrafted their own instruments. The band’s name was also based on its unique instruments. The modified baritone ukulele is nicknamed “the Buke” and the guitar-bass hybrid […]
Read moreBy Colby Edson On Sunday, Feb. 24th, the red carpet was unfolded. Movie stars, directors and producers alike were dressed to impress in sight of 40 million television viewers. A night so full of glitz and glamour could only be devoted to one thing – film. The 85th Academy Awards […]
Read moreBy Tori Pappas After years in the making has she been workintry simplifying them while keeping the gist. After years in the making and many long nights in the studio, Patricia Hurley has something to be proud of. Halcyon, her visual arts senior thesis, showcased her body of work, consisting […]
Read moreRestaurant in Ocean Beach serves rustic French fare. By Katelyn McCullough One of life’s greatest pleasures is experiencing new things. This is no exception when it comes to food. While some may be hesitant to venture out to new places or seek out different cuisines, the end result is well […]
Read moreBy Amelia Gentile Some works of prose and poetry are simply timeless; “Tartuffe” fits that bill, as it continues to resonate with audiences today. The production, staged this past week by the USD graduate theater program is considered the most famous theatrical comedy by 17th century French playwright Molière. Since […]
Read moreNetflix original series becomes most streamed show online. By Erin Fogerty Netflix’s first original series “House of Cards,” is an adaption of the BBC series. The show not only portrays the viciousness of Washingtonian politics but also satisfies America’s demand for binge watching in the age of online television. Waiting […]
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