Toreros split opening weekend
The University of San Diego’s women’s tennis team kicked off their 2021 season by sweeping the Cal State Fullerton Titans before getting swept by the UCLA Bruins on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
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Mixed fortunes for USD in women’s soccer, volleyball openers
The visiting Pepperdine Waves scored three goals in eleven minutes, and added a fourth right before the final whistle as they cruised past USD, 4-1, in the Toreros’ women’s soccer season opener on Friday.
Read moreUSD issues stay-on-campus order
Following a rise in COVID-19 cases, USD’s administration has decided to declare their version of a stay-at-home order for students living on campus. Students are no longer permitted to leave campus for any non-essential reason, such as dining, social, or entertainment purposes.
Read moreTrump acquitted after violent insurrection prompts impeachment
In the entirety of American history, there have been four impeachment trials, three of which have occurred during many student’s lifetimes, and two of those three in the last two years. The impeachment of President Donald Trump during the final days of his term marks history as the first time a sitting president has been impeached twice, and the first time a president who has already left office endured an impeachment trial.
Read moreThe power of words in modern-day politics
In an unprecedented turn of events, the world watched in horror as footage of rioters storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 flooded television screens and news outlets around the globe. The loathsome behavior exhibited by these individuals, whose purpose was to “take back” the election they believed was stolen, was the culmination of two months of encouragement by former President Trump himself.
Read moreProsecutors are afraid of criminal justice reform
Los Angeles’s new DA is “rocking the boat,” but these are the waves of change we were looking for Baylynne Brunetti /Asst. Opinion Editor In the November 2020 election, Los Angeles county voted to oust its previous District Attorney, Jackie Lacie. She had been criticized for being pro-cop and not […]
Read moreBad influence
With social media influencers growing in popularity and power, recognizing their flaws is more important than ever Hallie Wiltshire / Asst. Opinion Editor When the news first began reporting on COVID-19, no one could have predicted that almost a year later, the pandemic not only continues to persist but continues […]
Read moreThe perfect (COVID-friendly) Valentine’s Day in San Diego
Love is in the air, and unfortunately so is the coronavirus. Though it’s been over a year since COVID-19 crept into the U.S. and “quarantine” became a frequent topic of conversation, nothing has stopped people from crushing on someone over Zoom, going on dates with strangers, and even finding love.
Read moreWhere San Diego COVID-19 vaccinations stand
San Diego has become a model for how to vaccinate as efficiently as possible Maria Simpson / Assistant News Editor Almost one year ago, all of our lives were turned upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in the United States, and our world has not looked the same since. […]
Read moreKevin Faulconer announces campaign for California governor
Former mayor of San Diego says “It’s time for a California comeback” in new political venture Tyler Pugmire / News Editor Kevin Faulconer reached his six-year term limit as mayor of San Diego in 2020 and has now focused his efforts to be the next governor of California, challenging incumbent […]
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