By Morgan Lewis STAFF WRITER Across campus, new electric vehicle chargers have been installed to help promote more sustainable fuel alternatives. According to USD’s Office of Sustainability website, 28 Blink electric vehicle charging stations have been installed across campus as part of USD’s sustainability efforts. The EV chargers were installed […]
Read moreBy Matt Hose NEWS EDITOR While some Toreros enjoyed the warm Saturday morning sun at the beach, others worked to restore a canyon to its natural state. Outdoor Adventures launched its first community service activity this past Saturday in Swan Canyon, an area swamped by invasive plant species, crime and […]
Read moreLeymah Gbowee brings message of nonviolence to campus next week. By Jackson Somes CONTRIBUTOR In war-torn Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee was able to unite over 3,000 Muslim and Christian women to help initiate peace talks among warring factions, depose one of Africa’s most prominent warlords and bring […]
Read moreMore businesses are starting to use the Bloomberg Assessment Test to screen the basic knowledge of potential employees. By Steven McMahon CONTRIBUTOR The Bloomberg Assessment Test is a comprehensive exam that covers an individual’s skill level and knowledge of business topics. The material tests students on their verbal and math […]
Read moreGraduate school’s necessity depends heavily on a student’s future career goals. By Anastasia Macdonald CONTRIBUTOR According to Graduate Admissions, USD is home to approximately 2,800 graduate students. For many USD undergraduate students graduate school is at least an option, if not a certainty. However, Given that student loans incur high […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich BUSINESS EDITOR With the announcement of Google Glass, “smart” glasses that allow you to technologically interact with the world around you, I have been thinking a lot about how technology has affected our world. Cell phones, computers, location technology and other communication devices have significantly improved many […]
Read moreBy Nick Dilonardo OPINION EDITOR In Wes Anderson’s film “Rushmore,” the playwriting underdog protagonist is approached by a Scotch drinking, cigarette smoking and divorced Herman Blume (played by Bill Murray) as Fisher serves as his academy’s traffic monitor. Noting Fisher’s indelible smile, Blume asks him a question: “What’s the secret?” […]
Read moreBy James-Brandon S. Christopher STAFF WRITER Many people begin their college careers with a preconceived idea of where they would like to be once they have completed their college career. Between choosing majors and choosing which clubs and organizations to join, there are many tough decisions to make regarding your […]
Read moreBy Kevin Crespo ASST. OPINION EDITOR Pristine, new, convenient and cheap: Carmel Pacific Ridge is the new living destination for sophomores at USD. The apartments across Linda Vista are attracting a plethora of students that are seeking to live close to campus while enjoying the benefits of off-campus living. With […]
Read moreBy Nick Dilonardo OPINION EDITOR I don’t believe in free will because of Friedrich Nietzsche. He writes of those who preach fire and brimstone and their need for free will. Without it, we are not accountable, and we need to be in order to be damned or rewarded, according to […]
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