Pancakes Serving Up Hope
The club Pancakes Serving Up Hope is Bringing together USD students and the unhoused population, one pancake at a time. Join along as these USD students help volunteer on the street.
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Stormwater runoff pollution
San Diego beaches play a large role in the lives of locals in the form of recreational activities, like fishing or surfing, and also are a large contributor to the tourism economy. Polluted urban runoff impairs San Diegans and tourists ability to enjoy outdoor spaces.
Read moreThe state of the Valley
The Valley, one of the residence areas for a large portion of USD first-years and sophomores, has faced many challenges this spring semester, from construction on the Wellness Center, a 24-hour power outage, blocked pathways and broken elevators. Another notable problem in the Valley is the large sinkhole that has formed in the garden behind Mata’yuum Crossroads.
Read moreASG Hearing on Controversial Speaker
Last month, ASG senators and USD College Republicans debated for an hour at the ASG senate meeting regarding funding for a speaker.
Learn about the hearing below.
Ole Music Fest
Toreros gathered in front of the UC’s for USD’s Ole Music Festival, headlined by the Driver Era.
Watch to learn more about Ross Lynch and his brothers’ performance.
San Diego’s homelessness crisis
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.
Read moreCamino’s creepy crawlies
After a week of relaxation and fun, USD students and faculty often find it hard to return from Spring Break. Yet on the first day back, students and faculty came back to an unexpected surprise: a colony of termites moved into Camino Hall.
Read moreProject Willow garners criticism
In a controversial move on March 13, President Biden approved the Willow Oil drilling project on Alaska’s North Slope. This project by the exploration and production company ConocoPhillips is currently the largest oil project in consideration in the U.S., according to the Washington Post, making it the center of discussion on fossil fuels in recent months. The Willow Project was first approved by the Trump Administration in 2020.
Read moreU.S. Potential Tiktok Ban
U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban the app Tiktok in the United States. Earlier this month, Tiktok’s CEO was grilled by Congress while testifying on capitol hill. Learn more below.
Read morePower Outage on USD’s Campus
Last week, students were left in the dark due to a power outage on campus; including areas such as residence halls, including the Valley and Manchester. Watch to learn more.
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