After months of discussions, the USD School of Business officially announced that, coming in Fall 2021, it will offer an undergraduate business analytics major.USD was the first college in Southern California to offer the business analytics minor, and is joining less than 100 universities around the country in offering the major to students.
Read moreStudents of Stephen Pearlberg, a professor of 13 years in USD’s psychology department, received surprising news from their professor on Sunday, March 7. Pearlberg sent an email to all of his students detailing that his time at the University of San Diego had ended. The University of San Diego said he voluntarily resigned from his position, but Pearlberg claimed otherwise.
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The old adage, “defense wins championships,” held true on Saturday as the University of San Diego’s defensive unit made sure that 13 points was all the Toreros needed to begin their pursuit of a seventh straight Pioneer Football League title with a win. USD allowed Drake only 25 yards of total offense and three first downs all game, and the Bulldogs’ two scoring drives both came after San Diego’s offense coughed up the ball.
Read moreThe University of San Diego’s women’s tennis team attempted to continue their four-game winning streak against 17th-ranked Cal Berkeley at home on Sunday.
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This coming spring break will look a little different for most students compared to previous years. In order to follow along with the current pandemic guidelines, many of us will opt for a relaxing staycation rather than jetting off to Cabo for a week filled with piña coladas and continuously watching night turn into day. After spending almost exactly a year of being glued to our computer screens, this spring break can be used as a time to completely unplug from the stress of the virtual world.
Read moreIt has been about a year since the pandemic started. But the racism Asians face because of it has only grown in severity. Jenny Han / Asst. Opinion Editor / The USD Vista A 64-year old grandmother assaulted and robbed. An 84-year old grandfather killed. 2-year old and 6-year old […]
Read moreIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has drastically changed many aspects of students’ lives. One of these is a crucial aspect of the college student experience: finding entry-level jobs and internships. Although obtaining these jobs and internships is notoriously difficult during times of normalcy, the pandemic has added an additional barrier that has made it even more difficult to do so. COVID-19 highlights how inaccessible entry-level positions are, and that needs to change.
Read moreI remember the first time I ever heard of the coronavirus. I was sitting in the Atlanta International Airport on my way back from an intersession study abroad program in Jamaica. My dad called me and asked if I’d seen any news about the newest virus. I had seen the alert on the USD homepage but didn’t think much of it. Every few years there had been reports of a new virus or disease that rapidly spread. Some reached the status of epidemic, while others faded out of the news quickly. Many people expected COVID-19 to fade just as the others did; I know I did. As I sat in the airport, I thought “that won’t impact me and my life. It will be fine.” But here we are a year later, still in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Alma Migrante is a nonprofit organization based in Tijuana, Mexico. The group advocates for humane immigration policies. The nonprofit reached out to USD, and the two partnered in 2021 to create 10 to 15 digital narratives that highlight human rights defenders in the border region of Tijuana. Defenders are those who commit their time and energy to protect the rights of immigrants through policy building and reform.
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Being active and giving to the community can go hand-in-hand. Students at the University of San Diego now have the opportunity to further the benefits of their workout routine by donating a meal each time they reach a fitness goal.
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