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 […]
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Students flying back to USD from Easter break were met with big news: the federal mask mandate that required a face covering to be worn in all airports, widespread transit and taxis was lifted.
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Although the pandemic has mostly faded into the background for most athletes, some are still feeling the effects of getting sick. Senior Lauren Turner of the USD Volleyball team had her collegiate career upended by the aftermath of COVID, and is figuring out how to transition from athletics into her next passion.
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On March 28, USD partially lifted the mask mandate that has existed on campus for almost two years. Removing the mandate is the first step to normalcy and will come with many positives for the USD community.
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Recently USD changed its indoor mask policy, but students seem to be unsure about the change. USDtv talked to toreros about their thoughts on the update.
Read moreClarification on the new pending mask mandate JENNY HAN / THE USD VISTA A few days before the end of spring break, the COVID-19 Action Team sent an email titled “Pending Update to COVID-19 Testing and Face Coverings Requirements” to the USD community. In said email, they announced in a […]
Read moreConcerns mount ahead of U.S. State of the Union Address. The implications of the Freedom Convoy are discussed and explored.
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The rise of the Omicron variant is pushing people to get tested and quarantine to prevent the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, dealing with COVID at home, especially in a home with high-risk family members, is much more difficult than people often make it out to be.
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USD will continue to require masks even after California removes the mandate after Feb. 15. Professors and students discuss the university’s decision.
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After thousands of fans packed the JCP for the men’s basketball game against Gonzaga on Feb. 3, a post on Instagram was the site of major backlash for the Athletic Department’s lack of enforcement of the mask policy. Students were particularly upset because classes were still online that week.
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