Sexual violence at its core is an abuse of power, and it affects everyone Alena Botros / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista One out of every five women in America has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. That is a terrifying statistic, but […]
Read moreInfographics 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.
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been known to ruffle a few feathers — as all smart, determined women tend to do. Last week she shared on a live stream that she is a survivor of sexual assault. No one should be surprised that AOC chose to share this personal piece of her life. Her progressive, unfiltered reputation is well known. She explained how trauma compounds itself. Every incident piles on top of the other. The mob attack on the U.S. Capitol brought to the surface the same harrowing feelings she went through when her body was attacked
Read moreStop quarantining your anxiety Baylynne Brunetti / Asst. Opinion Editor When lockdown first commenced and we were forced online, I will admit that I was not gravely upset. As a student who suffers from GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder), nothing was more enticing to me then […]
Read moreWorld Suicide Preventation Month is September but not many people know about it. Here’s why it’s important to talk about. Jenny Han / Asst. Opinion Editor If you’ve felt like quarantine was draining you mentally, you’re not alone. During COVID-19, the CDC states that there has been an upward trend […]
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Read moreFuture climate plans from Harris Mikaela Foehr / Asst. News Editor / The USD Vista USD has long touted its commitment to sustainability, but it can be hard to see how exactly the school is keeping these promises. The goal of the Climate Walkout on Sept. 20 was to encourage […]
Read moreThe assembly discusses future climate plans Mikaela Foehr / Asst. News Editor / The USD Vista In the wake of worldwide climate protests, such as the one held on USD’s campus, the United Nations (UN) met in New York City to discuss its plans to face the problem of global […]
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Roughly 200 USD students participate in march for climate action Mikaela Foehr / Asst. News Editor / The USD Vista As the noon Immaculata bells chimed on Friday, Sept. 20, students, teachers, and community members gathered to demand climate action. Chants of “Our planet, our future” filled the air alongside […]
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Students take part in Sexual Assault Awareness Month to address and combat campus sexual violence Catherine Silvey / Feature Editor / The USD Vista In 2015, over one-fifth of women and one in 20 men reported experiencing rape or sexual assault by means of physical force, violence, or incapacitation throughout […]
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