Increased fentanyl in San Diego County
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns that young people are targets for the deadly trend, coined online as “rainbow fentanyl.”
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How to check registration status before midterms
People from all over the U.S. come out to vote. For the recent general elections, in both the midterm and the presidential elections, college students’ percentage of voter turnout increased.
Read moreGas prices hit record highs in San Diego
Gas prices in San Diego hit a record high this month. According to AAA gas prices, the highest gas price recorded in San Diego occurred on Oct. 5, when gas reached an average of $6.43 per gallon. This time last year, gas prices were reported at an average of $4.37 per gallon, which is over $2 less.
Read moreHurricane Ian
Students from Florida share the impact Hurricane Ian has had on their communities and we share updates following the disaster.
Read moreIndigenous People’s Day
As Columbus Day nears, USD’s tribal Liason talks about what it means to also acknowledge native history and celebrate indigenous peoples on campus.
Read moreDUO is unpopular in the USD Community
USD now requires a multi-factor authentication through DUO to log in to a USD account. Students and ITS both have stipulations about the app.
Read moreMahsa Amini’s death inspires protests around the world
Although the Iranian authorities claim Mahsa Amini died of a stroke in custody, her family believes she was tortured to death for violating dress code. Globally, people rally together to demand justice for her death, the freedom of Iran and women’s rights. USD students share their reactions to the strict laws and its consequences.
Read more2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released
Every year, the USD Public Safety Department releases a Security and Fire Safety Report, detailing the crimes during the previous calendar year. Public Safety’s programs and 2021 report is outlined.
Read moreSouthern states’ controversial immigration policy
The Florida state legislature and taxpayers recently funded a program to relocate Latin American immigrants from the southern border to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Living in a border city for college, USD students give their reactions.
Read moreUSD hires new tribal liaison
USD is built on Kumeyaay land. In early September, the university hired Sahmie Wytewa to strengthen USD’s ties to Native American communities. Wytewa outlines her goals as the new tribal liaison for the Center for Inclusion and Diversity.
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