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#FreeBritney: USD students help the movement gain momentum

February 24, 2021

Two weeks ago, The New York Times released a documentary on Hulu called “Framing Britney Spears.” The film puts a new spotlight on the Free Britney Movement, through which fans and celebrities have spoken out about Britney Spears’ unjust treatment, especially pertaining to her long-standing conservatorship. Though Spears has endured several court battles over her conservatorship since 2008, the Free Britney Movement wasn’t sparked until over a decade later.

Black History Month: ‘It should be every day’

February 24, 2021

Black History Month is a month of celebrating the beauty of Black culture, recognizing the multitude of Black figures and voices that shaped society, and never forgetting the pain and hurt that the Black community has withstood in silence for centuries and still withstands today. While this month appears to be a time where Black culture and history are the most highlighted and recognized, many hope and strive for the time when Black culture and history will be highlighted, recognized, and respected every single day.

The future of in-person learning: professor discusses feasibility of returning

February 24, 2021

At the start of the Spring 2021 semester, USD offered certain classes, such as labs and recreation courses, in person. As of Feb. 12, USD encountered a setback as COVID-19 cases on campus shot up in the past few weeks, so those in-person courses were moved back online.

The first year of college can be tough; the pandemic makes it tougher

February 24, 2021

It’s no secret that college first years grapple with emotions of homesickness, and disorientation. It is easy for them to feel disconnected from the school or those around them when they first move onto campus. Yet as the coronavirus pandemic has prevailed into another semester, these emotions and feelings continue to stay heightened for many.

Are the Grammys losing their credibility?

February 23, 2021

Are the Grammys losing their credibility? Marley Davis-Hewitt / Contributor On Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, The Weeknd performed at the Super Bowl after having an astonishingly historical year in music. His number one album “After Hours” had major record breaking hits like “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” American entertainment media magazine […]

The story behind the pictures

February 23, 2021

Valentine’s Day serves as a great reminder that what we see on surface level isn’t what is necessarily true Jenny Han/Asst. Opinion Editor Although Valentine’s Day has passed, traces of the holiday remain. Instagram feeds are flooded with pictures of significant others or friends, often with the hashtags #relationshipgoals or […]

Lindsey Graham’s argument for VP Harris’s impeachment crumbles

February 23, 2021

At this point, it is no surprise that the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection. What did come as a slight surprise was Senator Lindsey Graham claiming that the Republicans’ first order of business if taking control of the House in 2023 would be to impeach Vice President Kamala Harris.

Invisible Leaders: Ella Baker

February 16, 2021

“The major job was getting people to understand that they had something within their power that they could use, and it could only be used if they understood what was happening and how group action could counter violence…” – Ella Baker

The Bachelorettes and Bachelors of USD

February 16, 2021

Meet some of USD’s finest and brightest single ladies and gentleman Taylor DeGuzman / Arts & Culture Editor / The USD Vista Although Valentine’s Day is over, love is still lingering amongst many hopeless romantics and several eager-for-love, drama-obsessed “Bachelor” fans. Season 25 of ABC Television’s “The Bachelor” is at […]

The culture of New Year’s resolutions

February 16, 2021

For many people, all focus turns to New Year’s once Christmas and other holiday festivities pass. People everywhere bid farewell to the year ending and celebrate a brand new 365 days on the horizon. It’s a time to reminisce on the past while dreaming about and planning for the future. Many would agree this past New Year’s celebration was unlike any they have experienced before.

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