America needs to eliminate guns
Rates of mass shootings have risen dramatically in the past few years, devastating more families and communities every day. America needs to abolish all guns to create a safer nation for all.
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The concerts that were not televised
History has shoved many Black artists into the shadows, even within the last 60 years. We must ensure that the impact of these artists is brought to light and work to prevent history from repeating itself.
Read more25 questions with ASG President Melissa Joy Tumlos
Get to know the newly elected ASG President for the 2022-2023 school year. Tumlos shares her goals for next year, favorite food, aspirations, and more!
Read moreWomen’s rowing takes on conference rivals
The USD women’s rowing team traveled to Dexter Lake, OR last weekend to race West Coast Conference rivals a few weeks before conference championships. The team finished behind the hosts, Oregon State University, and reigning WCC champions Gonzaga University.
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Men’s tennis became WCC regular season champions with a win over Saint Mary’s College on Sunday, preserving their perfect conference record in 2022. Sherri Stephens, head coach of women’s tennis, won her final match at home, and sophomore Andi Xu of USD golf won the Ping Cougar Classic in Provo, UT.
Read moreASG election controversy
The 2022 ASG Presidential election took a turn for the worse when issues of tokenization and cancel culture emerged. Students on both sides of the controversy have worsened the situation by making the other side their opponent in a petty and unyielding fight.
Read moreUSD staff are looking to unionize
Clerical workers do so much for the USD community, but they are greatly undervalued by the university. Workers have started a movement to unionize and demand fair payment for their services.
Read moreOpX project ethics questioned
Ethics of engineering projects are called into question. Throughout this semester, a study conducted in the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering has been criticized by students and faculty for what they claim are possible unethical implications.
Read moreReckless driver enters campus
Outside community member creates a scene when asked to leave campus due to safety concerns.Suspect does burnouts in the streets of the Valley, and eventually punches a PSAFE officer in the face.
Read moreOlé Music Festival kicks off the spring
USD students gather together to watch artists perform for the spring festival. Students react and the Vista interviews with the student opener and Carmen DeLeon.
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