University administrators across the country are blaming students for increases in COVID-19 cases as campuses begin to re-open for in-person classes. But are students really the ones to blame? Hallie Wiltshire/ Asst. Opinion Editor As colleges and universities around the country begin to welcome their students back to campus, the […]
Read moreRBG’s death on Sept. 18 has sparked a ferocious debate within the federal government over Trump’s plan to fill her seat on the Supreme Court before the presidential inauguration, ignoring RBG’s wish to not do so Brittany Lang/ Feature Editor/The USD Vista Following the death of the powerhouse that was […]
Read moreThe Supreme Court Justice was a force for women’s rights and a pop culture icon Baylynne Brunetti/ Asst. Opinion Editor There are no words that can begin to describe the impact Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg left on our country. She was an inspiration in my pursuit of law and a […]
Read moreCOVID-19 made school hard. Wildfires aren’t making it any easier. Celina Tebor / Editor in Chief Everyone knew online classes would be difficult. Zoom fatigue, easy access to distractions on our phones and laptops, and disengaged virtual lectures have all contributed to my lack of focus on school this year. […]
Read moreOur campus must be able to engage in an open exchange of ideas, no matter how controversial or politically charged they may be Mary-Logan Miske/ Contributor It’s no secret that the University of San Diego strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where a diversity of cultures, traditions, and ideas is […]
Read moreThe social media trend of “canceling” individuals on the internet has now become an integral part of our culture. What once began as a tool to boycott public figures for their problematic behavior has now taken on a new form that has harmfully impacted the way we view accountability and […]
Read moreStop quarantining your anxiety Baylynne Brunetti / Asst. Opinion Editor When lockdown first commenced and we were forced online, I will admit that I was not gravely upset. As a student who suffers from GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder), nothing was more enticing to me then […]
Read moreHarris’ decision to reopen campus in September shows a prioritization of money over health Whitney Lynn / Contributor The University of San Diego seems to change their COVID-19 plan every other week. On May 7, President James T. Harris III, D.Ed. sent out an email to the USD population, bringing […]
Read moreOh, to be rich, famous, and powerful: Lori Loughlin’s two month prison sentence Taylor DeGuzman / Arts and Culture Editor Imagine a perfect world where trying “hard” ceased to exist. You didn’t have to build a strong resume to get your dream job; you got your dream job because of […]
Read moreQuarantine Got You Down? Find a New Hobby Not only are hobbies fun, but they benefit your mental health too. Read to learn more about the psychological and social benefits of hobbies. By: Hallie Wiltshire, Assistant Opinion Editor There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentous changes […]
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