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Students discuss diversity at USD

May 5, 2021

As a Changemaker Campus, The University of San Diego identifies itself as a university dedicated to diversity and inclusion. In their 2020 Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, they aim to “justly represent the breadth and beauty of God’s creation in our own community, embracing the values of both pluralism and equity.” However, many students have mixed feelings regarding how well USD upholds their commitment to diversity. Several presidents of multicultural clubs shared their thoughts in a series of interviews.

This is NCAA qualifier Gianna Sbarbaro

April 13, 2021

Sophomore Gianna Sbarbaro has proven herself to be an inspirational runner with strong dedication that led her to becoming the first Torero among both men and women to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championship. However, there is much more to her story.

COVID-19, the U.S.’s Racial Healthcare Disparities, and the USD Community

October 7, 2020

Although the coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected everyone, Americans who identify as BIPOC have COVID-related issues compounded by racial healthcare inequalities; these members of the USD community will have to work harder to stay afloat amid the chaos. Olivia Cunningham / Assistant News Editor The coronavirus pandemic has hit the […]

All races should support BLM. This is why.

August 25, 2020

All races should support BLM. This is why. Jenny Han / Assistant Opinion Editor George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Elijah McClain. These are some of the countless names that became symbolic in the resurfacing of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Since their founding in 2013, BLM states in their official […]

Leadership training halted

February 13, 2020

At a student leadership training event, a video shown during a presentation on communication across differences was taken to be racially insensitive.

Race is no joke

February 13, 2020

Our generation is no stranger to using humor as a coping mechanism.

Too old for the Oval Office

October 10, 2019

Democratic primary race has raised questions of an age limit for presidents Eric Boose / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was hospitalized on Oct. 1, and suspended all campaign appearances while he recovers from a procedure to correct blocked arteries following a heart attack, […]