By Erin Fogerty The world has Drake to thank for turning YOLO into one of the most overused phrases of 2012. “You only live once” is Drake’s motto and he made it very clear that he is about it “every day, every day, every day.” The phrase YOLO has become […]
Read moreBy Erin Fogerty After receiving an overwhelming amount of criticism for lip-syncing the national anthem at President Obama’s Inauguration, the pressure was on for Beyonce Knowles to deliver during the Super Bowl halftime show. Celebrities and fans took to Facebook and Twitter following the Inauguration to either question, attack or […]
Read moreBy Blanca Torii ARTS&CULTURE EDITOR Attraction tends to happen without willpower or prior planning. The theory of attraction is associated with subtheories: opposites attract, we’re going to marry a version of our fathers or mothers and we want what we can’t have. Despite the factors of abandon and inevitability, of […]
Read moreBy Khea Pollard Arts & Culture Editor Shine bright like a glowstick. What better way to kick of the first week of school than to let loose and enjoy yourself by glowstick light? This year, the popular Welcome Week event traditionally known as Glowfest has been changed to “BLUE” in […]
Read moreBy Jackson Somes “It’s going to change everything” says station manager and senior Phoebe Gurrola. Gurrola has been with USDtv since her freshman year and is excited to see the organization return to televisions across campus on Channel 75. For the first time in four years, USDtv will be broadcasted […]
Read moreBy Khea Pollard ARTS&CULTURE EDITOR I think it’s safe to say that the allegations against Bob Filner surprised both everyone and no one. To the general public, Filner appeared to be the average political figure, cautious of his reputation, upstanding, admirable even. He has a long professional history. He has […]
Read moreBy Katelyn Montero As one of USD’s most popular dining locations for students, La Paloma was famous for its gourmet sandwiches, egg scrambles, long lines and limited seating. However, after spending months under construction, the popular café officially reopened for business on Aug. 31 with an entirely new floor plan, […]
Read moreBy Sarah Butler This year, many USD departments are welcoming new professors to their campus teams. Some of these professors have agreed to introduce themselves to USD students, offering their background, classes they will be teaching and a bit about their personal lives.* Saturnino Garcia, professor of computer science, graduated […]
Read moreBy Kendall Tich As college students, we are continuously striving to reach the utmost academic excellence, leadership and performance in both classes and extracurricular activities at our university. Not only does our own motivation drive us to succeed, but also the motivation from those held in a high level of […]
Read moreBy Jackson Somes NEWS EDITOR On a recent trip to Turkey, Noelle Norton, the new dean of the college of arts and sciences, found herself thinking of classes she took 30 years ago. Classes she never took particular interest in finally came alive. “I go to Turkey and all those […]
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