Elisabeth Smith | Assistant News Editor It is easy to find yourself swept up in college stereotypes the first couple weeks of school. While constantly meeting new people, trying to remember at least half of their names, and simultaneously trying not to look weird doing the never-ending ice-breakers, many new […]
Read moreGianna Caravetta | Opinion Editor | @giannacara Freshman year of college is when everything changes. New school, new friends, and a new, clean slate. Suddenly, you are on your way to becoming a full-fledged adult with new responsibilities on an endless quest to find yourself. University of San Diego undergraduate […]
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Brianna Harrington | Business Editor | @bnharrington This is your first year in a place completely unfamiliar to you. Maybe it does not seem so now, but this year may determine the rest of your time here. Entering into a new place can be intimidating, but it is important to […]
Read moreStarbucks attempts to start discussion with the #RaceTogether campaign AMY MALTZ CONTRIBUTOR When imagining a Starbucks visit, you most likely envision finding refreshment in iced coffees and blended smoothies, not necessarily promoting diversity and starting a conversation about race. However, this is exactly what Starbucks is trying to do with […]
Read moreOur proximity to the beach and society’s standards combine to create serious body pressure SAM VOGE CONTRIBUTOR It is no secret that within the media, women are portrayed as attractive, thin, flawless, and always desirable individuals. At this point, the portrayal is so common that the American public is becoming […]
Read moreGetting guidance should not be a taboo topic, but rather a norm ELENA GOODENBERGER CONTRIBUTOR If you have ever visited the counseling center on campus, you may have experienced feelings of embarrassment or shame without even knowing why. If not, reflect on how you may have entered the room. Did […]
Read moreJULIANA CURTIS OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 As I watched everyone else pack their bags, find their passports, and deplete their savings accounts while preparing for this year’s spring break, I could not have been happier that I was not joining them. Although I love to travel and have utilized spring break […]
Read moreCombining spring break and Easter break great for some, not for others TAYLER REVIERE VERNINAS ASST. OPINION EDITOR ASST. OPINION EDITOR The countdown for spring break has officially begun and many students have been crossing off the days in their calendars until they no longer have to go to class. […]
Read moreJULIANA CURTIS OPINION EDITOR @julianacurtis28 As National Eating Disorder Awareness Week came and went a couple weeks ago, I was disappointed by the lack of attention it garnered here at the University of San Diego. As young adults, we are a part of the age group most affected by eating […]
Read moreUSD accommodates students with a diverse range of beneficial options SAM VOGE CONTRIBUTOR One of the most common struggles faced by the majority of college students in America, comes down to one significant factor: money. College students are notorious for being broke, living off Ramen noodles, and paying off loans […]
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