Normalizing the crime rate
Pre-covid to post-covid (ish), USD crime rates remain similar. Further insight is given on what crime looks like at USD during a typical year. USD crime rates are compared to other similar universities.
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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival turns deadly 32 minutes into set
USD students weigh in on the tragedy that left eight dead and hundreds injured. Student’s react to the violent mosh culture that encompasses rap concerts.
Read moreSan Diego Press Club releases winners for Excellence in Journalism awards
San Diego Press Club released the winners for their 48th annual Excellence in Journalism awards. Many members of USD Student Media are recognized for their work.
Read morePro-life demonstration on campus sparks debate
The Torero’s for Life club tabled outside of Maher to speak conversation with those who may have opposing views as them. This is in wake of a Pro-life speaker coming to speak at USD in November.
Read moreVeterans Day not acknowledged on USD’s academic calendar
Despite being a Federal holiday, Veteran’s day is not honored at USD. Students and Administrators discuss the implications of this and why USD does not give students the day off for Veteran’s Day.
Read moreOn-campus heaters: keeping students warm?
As the weather becomes colder, USD students criticize the heaters in their rooms. Facilities responds and offers an explanation as to why the heaters have not been working properly.
Read moreFor the love of avocados
The USD community came together to celebrate Avocado Fest. Among the may delicious Avocado food offerings, a “Guac around the Kroc” competition occurred, crowning one team the ultimate guacamole prize.
Read moreUSD Dining steps up their game in face of mounting challenges
After a rocky start to the semester, USD Dining Services has improved their offerings for students. The struggles that USD Dining Services experienced was also met by a variety of different universities across the nation.
Read moreBig Blue Bash starts Homecoming weekend with a bang
As part of Homecoming Weekend, the Torero Programming Board hosted the annual Big Blue Bash concert. This year, the concert featured performances from student openers Taylor DeGuzman and Drew Felix, Social House, and Kid Ink.
Read moreUSD becomes a Laudato Si university
Joining with the initiative set by the Pope’s encyclical, USD becomes a Laudato Si university committed to help save the environment through policy and change. In order to accomplish this, USD has ended partnerships with companies continuing to use Fossil Fuels.
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