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How the pandemic has changed us for the better

March 16, 2021

At the start of March 2020, no one expected what the next year would bring. People held on to each other for the last time, they grieved, they cried, and they constantly told the people in their lives how much they loved them. People felt physically and emotionally distant from the ones they loved. For the first time, some truly didn’t know what was going to happen next. And in the moment, many couldn’t grasp the idea that any goodness or any light could come from one of the darkest years.

Prosecutors are afraid of criminal justice reform

February 16, 2021

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 […]

The Art of Protesting

October 7, 2020

How the artwork of civil rights’ activists has changed over the years By Olivia Hunt / A&C Assistant Editor The role of art in confronting governmental and social issues is far from new, and the line between artist and activist is often blurred. From signs and murals to slogans and […]

Toreros Using their Art to Make Change

September 17, 2020

Eddie Bickelhaupt and Murphy O’Brien both impact their communities through their art. USDtv sat down with both artists to talk about why their art and impact are so important to them.

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Challenging the cancel culture phenomenon

September 15, 2020

The social media trend of “canceling” individuals on the internet has now become an integral part of our culture. What once began as a tool to boycott public figures for their problematic behavior has now taken on a new form that has harmfully impacted the way we view accountability and […]

Altering the game plan for athletes at USD

September 8, 2020

Torero athletes were forced to adapt to a new sports world this summer due to the COVID-19 Sofia Bruzzo / Asst. Sports Editor Instead of practicing under the San Diego sun with their teammates, preparing to compete for championships, USD athletes spent their summer on the sidelines as COVID-19 continues […]

New club spotlight: GESP

September 1, 2020

New club spotlight: GESP Olivia Hunt / Asst A+C Editor How does a social justice club transition from raising awareness to achieving tangible change on campus? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but the University of San Diego’s new Gender Equality and Sex Positivity club (GESP) seems to have a solid strategy […]

University’s poorly-executed announcement of move to online classes and residence hall closure only led to more uncertainty

March 25, 2020

For around an hour and a half following President James T. Harris’ III, D.Ed. announcement that the University of San Diego would be moving to online classes and closing residence halls, most students had no more information about the decision than a social media post.

Alumna fights climate change

March 12, 2020

Jessica Tishue, a University of San Diego alumna from the class of 2011, is an entrepreneur dedicated to solving the problem of this generation’s “grab-and-go culture” with her revolutionary invention — edible containers and utensils infused with flavor.

USD parking revamped

October 31, 2019

The Office Parking Services at the University of San Diego is reassessing its policies, resulting in a tiered parking permit system that does not allow first-year students to park on campus starting next fall.

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