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.
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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.
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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 moreOn 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.
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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.
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.
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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 moreAs 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.
Read moreWeed, kush, pot, marijuana — regardless of the title, it is likely students have some familiarity with cannabis. According to a study by Narconon International, over 50% of adults in the U.S. have smoked it in their life, and this number is likely to increase as legalization continues. Where this herb is permitted recreationally, shops can be found that resemble candy stores.
Read moreWith the end of the semester approaching, USD announced their decision to make getting a COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for those choosing to live in on-campus residence halls or attend in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester. Although the Student Health Center (SHC) is still working toward attaining a larger vaccination supply for the USD community, the hope is that in the upcoming weeks greater amounts of students will be able to get vaccinated on campus before the semester ends.
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