Detailing what isolation looks like for those on campus Tyler Pugmire / News Editor The University of San Diego has been updating and sharing their COVID-19 Dashboard and has now seen a total of 126 confirmed, and 16 probable cases in the USD community since Aug. 16. These include self-reported, […]
Read moreAlthough the coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected everyone, Americans who identify as BIPOC have COVID-related issues compounded by racial healthcare inequalities; these members of the USD community will have to work harder to stay afloat amid the chaos. Olivia Cunningham / Assistant News Editor The coronavirus pandemic has hit the […]
Read morePresident Trump’s positive COVID test brings skepticism Baylynne Brunetti / Asst. Opinion Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 29, President Trump belittled Joe Biden for wearing “big” masks during his campaign, making a mockery of mask-wearing during a pandemic. Two days later, Trump tested positive for COVID-19. His negligence in not taking the […]
Read moreUniversity administrators across the country are blaming students for increases in COVID-19 cases as campuses begin to re-open for in-person classes. But are students really the ones to blame? Hallie Wiltshire/ Asst. Opinion Editor As colleges and universities around the country begin to welcome their students back to campus, the […]
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Massive crowds over the Labor Day weekend have many wondering whether people still care about social distancing. We talk to Toreros about large gatherings at the beaches and at USD.
Read moreAn updated look at boarding in college during a global pandemic. Tyler Pugmire / News Editor After USD canceled almost all in-person classes for the fall semester, they also delayed move-in for students by a month. Each bedroom has been limited to single occupancy, and there are no guests of […]
Read moreCOVID-19 made school hard. Wildfires aren’t making it any easier. Celina Tebor / Editor in Chief Everyone knew online classes would be difficult. Zoom fatigue, easy access to distractions on our phones and laptops, and disengaged virtual lectures have all contributed to my lack of focus on school this year. […]
Read moreCOVID-19 related restrictions have forced coaches to change their usual strategies for bringing in new players Sofia Bruzzo / Asst. Sports Editor While COVID-19 has certainly altered how we go about our daily lives, the global pandemic has especially taken a toll on a group of people vital to colleges […]
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 moreCampus Quarantine: SDSU reverses their hopeful re-opening Emma Valdiserri / Asst. News Editor San Diego State University (SDSU) has been forced to pause their in-person classes and place a stay-at-home order for students living on campus as their number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise. The university began its […]
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