Rising COVID Rates Disrupt Student Activity
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The Pfizer vaccine should remain free
America’s commercial approach to medicine is now affecting COVID-19 vaccines. Last month, Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company and major producer of COVID-19 treatments, announced that they plan to raise the cost of their coronavirus vaccines. Their plan will nearly quadruple the current price.
Read moreIs the pandemic over? I’m not Biden it
At the beginning of the semester, one of my classes required masks. Since then, that rule has been lifted, putting an unofficial end to the mask era. Even though masks have had their fond farewell, the story of the pandemic is not over yet, and President Biden wants to cut this story short.
Read moreWastewater testing: a ‘natural progression’ of COVID-19 detection
Over 30,000 COVID-19 tests were administered on campus last year, and this year University Operations inaugurated a new program to monitor COVID-19 levels before testing is necessary. This new program involves an unlikely component from USD students: their toilet visits.
Read moreFall 2022 COVID-19 guidelines
Masks no longer a schoolwide requirement ABIGAIL CAVIZO / NEWS EDITOR / THE USD VISTA While USD acknowledged COVID-19 as an ongoing part of the community, University Operations now labels the pandemic as a personal responsibility. The COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot are required to be on campus, however random testing […]
Read moreDiary of a first-year
For first-years, however, the word ‘unfamiliar’ would be a fitting term to describe these past two weeks. Additionally, with last year’s incoming class receiving an online version of OLÉ! Weekend, there was a lot of curiosity surrounding the execution of the tradition’s in-person return.
Read moreThe Show Must Go On
Watching movies in theaters has quickly become a nostalgic pastime. However, after seven months of closure, movie theaters are now open in San Diego amongst strict health and safety measures. Taylor DeGuzman / Arts and Culture Editor Smelling the freshly-made, buttery movie theater popcorn, feeling the cold, brisk air as […]
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