A beginner’s guide to the Sept. 14 CA recall election
On the ballot, there are two questions: Shall Gavin Newsom be recalled (removed) from the office of Governor and if so, which candidate is to succeed Newsom as Governor?
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An examination of COVID-19 vaccination exemptions
One location on campus serves as a lingering reminder of the impact of the coronavirus, as well as the unpleasant truth that this pandemic is not yet over. Like a scene straight out of 2020, an assortment of unvaccinated students and staff filter in and out of the Tecolote Patio, adjacent to the Hahn Center, to report for mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing.
Read moreUSD confirms plans for in-person learning
Returning to in-person classes is a monumental moment that many USD students were waiting for. While the pandemic continues to remain omnipresent in students’ lives, it is important to remember that it is the responsibility of everybody to follow the health and safety protocols in order to keep in-person classes a reality for the entirety of the semester.
Read moreMasks required for students and staff in all indoor facilities
As USD students eagerly awaited their return to campus for a “somewhat normal” school year, an email was sent out by Dr. Donald Godwin, Dean of Students, announcing that USD would be implementing a mask mandate inside all buildings starting August 2.
Read moreIndigenous artifacts uncovered at USD
For 15 years a closet on the third floor of Saints Serra and Tekakwitha Hall sat full of boxes, no questions asked. For 15 years, the University of San Diego’s administration was unaware they were sitting on a collection of artifacts that could place them in violation of federal law.
Read moreResults of the 2020 Census
On April 26, the Census Bureau released 2020 census data along with apportionment results to have a lasting impact on factors ranging from federal funding to what party controls the House of Representatives for the next decade.
Read moreUSD en route to normalcy for Fall 2021
Last spring, individuals lived in a world of uncertainty, of not knowing what came next. After the summer, USD students in particular were expectant of a more “normal” Fall 2020 semester. But, amidst rising cases and per state guidelines, classes and campus life did not resume in person as many were hoping.
This spring, however, is different and one thing is certain: plans for an in-person Fall 2021 semester at USD are underway.
USD President and General Counsel uninvite Maddox Lyons from SDSX event 24 hours beforehand
Maddox Lyons, a 13 year-old transgender teen and published author of picture book “I am Not a Girl” had his invitation to speak at “A Celebration of Gender Expression: Supreme Drag Superstar” (SDSX) revoked by President James T. Harris III, D.Ed., and Tom Skinner, general counsel for USD less than 24 hours before the event began.
Read moreDerek Chauvin Found Guilty
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes was found guilty on all charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. USDtv gets student reaction to the verdict.
Read moreUSD updates on-campus COVID-19 protocols to fit Orange tier requirements
As San Diego begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego County has been able to successfully move into the moderate Orange tier. In accordance with this tier’s county guidelines, USD has been able to modify some current policies, allowing for less strict on-campus rules and more flexibility with social interactions.
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