Within the past few months, there has been a struggle in San Diego to bring down COVID-19 cases enough for life to begin to feel somewhat normal again. Whether it was going to the movies, dining inside your favorite restaurant, or working out at the gym, everyone has missed something. On April 7, San Diego County was able to move into the Orange Tier due to the COVID-19 case rate falling below 6 cases per 100,000 residents.
Read moreAs May quickly approaches and the Spring semester begins to draw to an end, many seniors look for answers about whether in-person commencement ceremonies will be a possibility for the class of 2021 and, if so, how it will look different than in years past. San Diego County’s transition to the Orange Tier sends hope to seniors that an in-person graduation ceremony will be possible and that their loved ones will be able to watch them walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
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Online school does have its perks. One such perk is that students can show up to class in their pajamas and no one will ever know. However, the flexibility and comfortability of Zoom means many people have not been flexing their fashion skills as much as they would have on campus.
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Whether your photographer is a beginner or expert, a friend or family member, these five-pointers will ensure your big milestone is aesthetically archived. For some insight into the process of grad-photo-taking, two seasoned USD photographers shared some of their best practices.
Read moreIn the past year, conspiracy theories have exploded in popularity. Although some are relatively harmless, many feed on hatred and even provoke violence. From the claim that COVID-19 is a hoax created by China to accusations that the 2020 presidential election was stolen by the Democrats, what were once fringe movements have become hard to ignore.
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Currently, 72 million people in the United States have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The U.S. has been fortunate enough to have access to three vaccines; Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna.
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Karma Lekshe Tsomo, a Buddhist nun who teaches at the University of San Diego in the theology department, has life endeavors stretching far beyond the classroom. Her Buddhist path has taken her around the world, where she has studied the history and teachings of Buddhism and become an advocate for female advancement.
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When it eventually rolls around in the semester, spring break feels like the greatest, most-needed gift from Earth. The cherished one-week break from tests, essays, and homework gives students the opportunity to reset and turn their attention to anything and everything but school. Nowadays, with online classes and Zoom fatigue, spring break feels more necessary than ever. However, these unprecedented times have made it a bit more difficult to plan a trip or a weekend getaway with friends.
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At the start of March 2020, no one expected what the next year would bring. People held on to each other for the last time, they grieved, they cried, and they constantly told the people in their lives how much they loved them. People felt physically and emotionally distant from the ones they loved. For the first time, some truly didn’t know what was going to happen next. And in the moment, many couldn’t grasp the idea that any goodness or any light could come from one of the darkest years.
Read moreEach year, students look forward to reuniting with their families or traveling to different destinations with friends during spring break. For some, planning a spring break getaway is a rite of passage. Despite the uncertainty that comes with giving students freedom for a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, USD has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy this year by choosing to keep spring break in place over the week of March 29.
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