In the heart of downtown San Diego, masses of tattered, makeshift shelters line the sidewalk. Cobbled together from tarps, tents and blankets, these flimsy encampments provide shelter for San Diego’s most vulnerable population: the homeless.
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Homelessness has been a prominent issue in San Diego lately, made worse by the high cost of living. Although USD has resources for students who may be experiencing housing insecurity or who want to take action to combat homelessness, many students are unaware or do not feel inclined to take advantage of these resources.
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Joint performance of USD students and members of San Diego homeless population delights audience Ian Lewenhaupt / Contributor / The USD Vista Just down the street from Petco Park, it’s not unusual to see dozens of unsheltered people lining the streets with shopping carts, tents, and sleeping bags. According to […]
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University Ministry students immerse themselves in the downtown homeless community Emma Goodman-Fish and Mayella Vasquez / Asst. Feature Editor and Contributor / The USD Vista This year, the program took place over four days, from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, and 10 first-year students participated. Students stayed in a space […]
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USD HOST organization open third food pantry on campus for college students in need Lilyana Espinoza | News Editor | The USD Vista The issue of homeless college students might seem unfamiliar, but it is an issue that some students face, including those at the University of San Diego. […]
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