Journaling: finding a safe haven in writing
Starting a journal is a daunting task for many, but it’s one of the most rewarding forms of self-expression out there.
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“Meet the Activist” event showcases inspiring Asian-American stories
She found her place helping others feel seen after a college experience that left her speechless and with a fervent longing for change. He immigrated to the United States from Thailand, trying to navigate life as an undocumented immigrant, wanting to feel more supported and deserving of a fulfilling life. They both decided to share their stories with the USD community about how they overcame adversity and broke molds in order to find their calling.
Read moreFrom imposter syndrome to the White House
Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama, shared her nonlinear journey from college rejections and self-doubt, to organizing events in the Rose Garden .
Read moreUSD moves to weekly COVID-19 testing
As a result of the spike in COVID-19 cases at the beginning of the semester, USD is now requiring all students to return back to weekly COVID-19 testing, as was required the first couple of weeks of the spring semester. An email sent by Donald Godwin, Ph.D., assistant vice president and dean of students, on Feb.18 announced a new testing protocol that included a return to weekly testing in order to prevent large spikes in COVID-19 cases. The new testing protocol also now requires students who do not live on campus but plan to visit campus to get tested weekly as well.
Read moreChanging COVID-19 regulations and where USD stands now
As more vaccines become available and the University of San Diego’s COVID-19 case rates continue to change, the university has implemented new policies as well as provided updated information about the future of Spring 2021 and the following school year.
Read morePerformative activism just became that much easier
Infographics in calming colors and solid backgrounds, phrases painted on someone’s face, large bold text and trigger warnings — this is the new side of social justice activism and it has found its home on Instagram. Graphic design activism posts have taken over social media in the wake of protests for racial justice during the summer of 2020. Although this type of content may usher in an increased awareness of social issues, it’s a double-edged sword, as it lends itself to lazy performative activism rather than real work for change.
Read moreA year of a pandemic
500,000 coronavirus-related deaths; 500,000 people have died in the United States alone. The New York Times reported, “the nation’s total virus toll is higher than in any other country in the world. It has far surpassed early predictions of loss by some federal experts. And it means that more Americans have died from COVID-19 than did on the battlefields of World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War combined.”
Read moreInvisible Leaders: Assata Shakur
Activist, political refugee, and relative to famed rapper Tupac Shakur, Assata Shakur lived a life of resistance.
Read moreSoftball strikes out against SDSU
The University of San Diego softball team kicked off their 2021 season with a doubleheader against the San Diego State University Aztecs at home on Wednesday Feb. 17.
Read moreToreros’ Sunday rally rescues one win from three against Aztecs
In the middle of the sixth inning of Sunday’s series finale between the University of San Diego and their neighbors and rivals San Diego State University, the visiting Aztecs looked well on their way to sweeping the Toreros. Leading 12-3 and with two wins — 14-7 on Friday and 19-18 after 10 innings on Saturday — already in their pockets, all SDSU had to do was keep USD’s bats quiet and maybe tack on a couple more runs. They did neither of those things
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