Three Mass Shootings Leave Many Mourning over Thanksgiving Break
Two shootings in Virginia and one in Colorado have left resulted in eleven deaths and others injured. Hear what students have to say.
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Toreros discuss reproductive health at USD
Roe v. Wade, the court case responsible for federally guaranteeing access to abortion in the United States, was overturned on June 24 of this year. In the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the Supreme Court ruled that abortion rights are now determined on a state-by-state basis.
Read moreUniversity of Idaho students stabbed to death at their Moscow home
On an ordinary day in Idaho, four college students were stabbed to death in their home. Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were students at the University of Idaho. On Nov. 13, after a night out, an unknown perpetrator entered the home and brutally killed these four students to death. No suspects or people of interest have been identified in this case.
Read moreUSD rugby players eligible for pay
For the first time in history, players on the USD men’s club rugby team will have an opportunity for pay. They are the first club to join the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Association. NIL is a policy under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that allows athletes to get paid for brand deals, regarding their name, image or likeness.
Read moreShooter kills 5 at LGBTQ club
Last week, a 22-year-old man in Colorado Springs opened fire on an LGBTQ nightclub, killing five people and injuring at least 17.
Read more2022 midterm election results
The U.S. 2022 midterm elections have ended, resulting in a party leadership change in the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains controlled by the Democrats.
Read moreUnderstanding homelessness in San Diego
Homelessness has been a prominent issue in San Diego lately, made worse by the high cost of living. Although USD has resources for students who may be experiencing housing insecurity or who want to take action to combat homelessness, many students are unaware or do not feel inclined to take advantage of these resources.
Read moreThanksgiving Travel
Students are getting ready to head home for the Thanksgiving Holiday but the short break is making it difficult for some students to get home. See USD’s academic calendar in comparison with other schools.
Read moreThe Supreme Court revisits affirmative action
Affirmative action is a program conscious of students’ race when individuals apply for college. Race is considered in the application process, because by – recognizing it — this program is acknowledging the racial barriers students may or may not have faced in their educational endeavors. Beginning in the late 1960s and 1970s, universities started to implement affirmative action into their admission decisions.
Read more‘The bird is freed’
Elon Musk, founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, bought Twitter in a $44 billion deal finalized on Oct. 27. Following this acquisition, Musk fittingly changed his Twitter bio to “Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator,” as many Twitter users were vocal about their grievances.
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