Safe spring break ideas

When it eventually rolls around in the semester, spring break feels like the greatest, most-needed gift from Earth. The cherished one-week break from tests, essays, and homework gives students the opportunity to reset and turn their attention to anything and everything but school. Nowadays, with online classes and Zoom fatigue, spring break feels more necessary than ever. However, these unprecedented times have made it a bit more difficult to plan a trip or a weekend getaway with friends.

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Finding self-care during midterms

The mid-semester slump — a time where school just feels like too much — hits almost everyone during midterms, especially since school exists exclusively over the computer now. Classes feel longer, papers keep piling up, and agendas are filled to the brim with dates and deadlines. When times like this come up, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself and refocus your priorities. Here are fifteen different ways to relieve stress and find happiness in the little things.

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Embarrassing moments on campus we definitely don’t miss

You may think singing during a Zoom class while your mic was on, or pinning someone’s screen while wearing blue light glasses, clearly showing their reflection, was embarrassing; but imagine how many embarrassing things happen in person. Even though USD’s campus is small, the embarrassing moments that happen are larger than life and most of the time unforgettable — especially by your best friends. Here are some of the top seven most embarrassing moments on campus you definitely don’t miss.

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