Torero Talks – Week 2
USDtv updating you on how Toreros are adjusting to online school during the pandemic.
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Streaming sets at a social distance
With forced closures across the country and across the globe due to coronavirus, businesses and industries have been forced to get creative with how they connect with their targeted audiences.
Read moreThe United States mishandled COVID-19 response on the way to 100,000 confirmed cases
The U.S. is the undisputed world leader in yet another category, but it is not a title we should be proud of. Last Thursday, March 26, the U.S. overtook China for the title of most confirmed cases of COVID-19, en route to boasting 189,000 confirmed cases on March 31, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Read moreAlumna takes on virus
While most Californian Toreros have hunkered down in their homes in accordance with recent “shelter-in-place”’ regulations, Danielle Gadbois, a University of San Diego alumna from the class of 2019, has spent the last month working to develop and distribute a test for the novel coronavirus that could save countless lives.
Read moreNetflix Staff Picks
While USD students are practicing social distancing and staying indoors during this time, it’s fair to assume that some may be looking to add a new movie or show to their repertoire.
Read moreExploring art from afar
As everyone knows at this point, the coronavirus has brought business as usual to a grinding halt. With school closures, state-wide lockdowns and social-distancing protocols in place, it makes sense that galleries and museums are seen as “non-essential” facets of the new normal.
Read moreUniversity’s poorly-executed announcement of move to online classes and residence hall closure only led to more uncertainty
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.
Read moreMoving out on a moment’s notice
Moving trucks, the packing of boxes, and tearful goodbyes are all that could be seen outside the dorms at USD over the past week.
Read moreStudents react to the impact of COVID-19 on their USD experience
It has officially been 12 days since the USD community received the first email from President Harris detailing the mandatory remote teaching due to the COVID-19 virus.
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