USD student employees now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine: The beginning of student vaccinations Maria Simpson / Asst. News Editor / The USD Vista Within the last couple of months, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has gone from a distant hope to a common reality for many in San Diego, including […]
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After canceling all Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 study abroad programs, USD says it is moving forward with study abroad for Fall 2021 with applications closing March 17. The hope of studying abroad brings a lot of excitement, concerns, and questions. With approximately 150 students having now applied for study abroad programs, an important question is whether or not their program will be canceled, and if it is, what that will mean for the students.
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Racism, hate crimes, and xenophobia toward Asian Americans in the 21st century are not uncharted territory: they have long played a role in American history since the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, white mobs attacking Filipino farmworkers during the 1930s, and Japanese internment camps during the 1940s.
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As the University of San Diego women’s soccer opened up their second match of the West Coast Conference at home, they were unable to hold onto the recent fortune from their 2-0 win at LMU. The University of Gonzaga Bulldogs bested them with a 3-0 shutout win, using their powerful shots and aggressiveness to coast right past the Toreros.
Read moreUSD men’s basketball loses in first round of WCC Tournament to USF Maria Watters / Asst. Sports Editor / The USD Vista The University of San Diego’s men’s basketball team squared off against the University of San Francisco Dons in the first round of the 2021 West Coast Conference Tournament […]
Read moreTwo-week pause keeps Toreros from making trip to Vegas for WCC tourney Eric Boose / Sports Editor / The USD Vista A year after coming within seconds of the West Coast Conference tournament title, the University of San Diego women’s basketball team missed the tournament entirely due to a positive […]
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The mid-semester slump — a time where school just feels like too much — hits almost everyone during midterms, especially since school exists exclusively over the computer now. Classes feel longer, papers keep piling up, and agendas are filled to the brim with dates and deadlines. When times like this come up, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself and refocus your priorities. Here are fifteen different ways to relieve stress and find happiness in the little things.
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You may think singing during a Zoom class while your mic was on, or pinning someone’s screen while wearing blue light glasses, clearly showing their reflection, was embarrassing; but imagine how many embarrassing things happen in person. Even though USD’s campus is small, the embarrassing moments that happen are larger than life and most of the time unforgettable — especially by your best friends. Here are some of the top seven most embarrassing moments on campus you definitely don’t miss.
Read moreUSD students with large followings share their tips for finding an audience Olivia Hunt / Asst. A&C Editor / The USD Vista TikTok is one of the most fertile digital grounds for creativity, inspiration, and of course, memes. Users can easily find others with common interests to connect with and share […]
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On Thursday, March 4, the Cropper Series welcomed USD’s very own professor and poet Alexis Jackson for a reading and craft talk as the first event of the spring semester, before students completing the emphasis in creative writing read from their own works.
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