A beginner’s guide to the Sept. 14 CA recall election
On the ballot, there are two questions: Shall Gavin Newsom be recalled (removed) from the office of Governor and if so, which candidate is to succeed Newsom as Governor?
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An examination of COVID-19 vaccination exemptions
One location on campus serves as a lingering reminder of the impact of the coronavirus, as well as the unpleasant truth that this pandemic is not yet over. Like a scene straight out of 2020, an assortment of unvaccinated students and staff filter in and out of the Tecolote Patio, adjacent to the Hahn Center, to report for mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing.
Read moreA momento from those abroad
Typically, junior year is the most popular year that students choose to study abroad. Because of this, USD juniors shared a glimpse of their study abroad experience so far.
Read moreDiary of a first-year
For first-years, however, the word ‘unfamiliar’ would be a fitting term to describe these past two weeks. Additionally, with last year’s incoming class receiving an online version of OLÉ! Weekend, there was a lot of curiosity surrounding the execution of the tradition’s in-person return.
Read moreHow Charlotte Johnson plans to bring life back to campus
Charlotte Johnson, JD, who recently stepped into the role of Vice President for Student Affairs at USD, is optimistic that something good can come of USD realigning their goals and priorities to fit a modified reopening of campus.
Read moreAnxious about School? This Should Help
It’s easy to tell someone why they should not be anxious about something, but not many people talk about why it’s ultimately okay to not feel okay, to feel anxious about specific things.
Read moreUSD confirms plans for in-person learning
Returning to in-person classes is a monumental moment that many USD students were waiting for. While the pandemic continues to remain omnipresent in students’ lives, it is important to remember that it is the responsibility of everybody to follow the health and safety protocols in order to keep in-person classes a reality for the entirety of the semester.
Read moreUSD reinstates mask mandate, for what?
After wearing a mask for a year and a half now, I am ready to take it off for good. I believed USD when they announced that there would be a normal return to campus in the fall, but this turned out not to be the case.
Read moreMasks required for students and staff in all indoor facilities
As USD students eagerly awaited their return to campus for a “somewhat normal” school year, an email was sent out by Dr. Donald Godwin, Dean of Students, announcing that USD would be implementing a mask mandate inside all buildings starting August 2.
Read moreThe work never stops
For most athletes, training doesn’t stop once the final game’s whistle blows, once the last race of the season finishes, or when they take their last final and school is out for the summer. Collegiate athletics is a year-round commitment, but it’s one that most athletes are happy to work through.
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