Senior Tyler Arden began asking for greater transparency within Associated Student Government (ASG) in September. Arden then attended numerous ASG Senate meetings and each time requested that the student government make their budget public in an act of good faith and transparency.
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Take one look at each of the universities’ student governments, however, and the similarities seem to fade. While USD’s Associated Student Government (ASG) has been mired in more than a year’s worth of controversy and student concerns regarding their financial transparency and defunding of free newspaper access for students, LMU may not have had to weather similar issues.
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Many wonder about the artistry behind the live mixing of electronic music. As world-renowned DJs such as Daft Punk and David Guetta consistently top charts with their infectious beats, fans can only dream of how they do it. University of San Diego sophomore Javi Lozano aspires to reach such levels of fame and success one day, and seems to be well on his way. He shared with The USD Vista just how his journey began.
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On Sept. 25, the Office of Parking Services at the University of San Diego posted a draft of a new “USD Parking and Mobility Plan” on their website that would take effect next school year. This plan includes major changes to the current parking system, like not allowing first-year students to park on campus, and creating a tiered parking structure that sets several boundaries on where each tier is allowed to park.
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Performances from cultures across the world filled the stage in the UCs on Friday night. The University of San Diego’s United Front Multicultural Commons (UFMC) hosted its annual Multicultural Night, a huge talent show where clubs and individuals across campus could showcase their most impressive cultural talents.
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Half a dozen student government officials offered Tyler Arden pizza before senate began on Thursday.
The senior marketing major has attended three senate meetings this semester. Each time, he calls for greater transparency within the Associated Student Government (ASG) and asks that its budget be made public.
Senior Anthony Catanzaro is confused, offended, and ready for a fight. In a matter of weeks, he watched his and the entire campus’ digital access to both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times evaporate after eight student-government officials decided the program wasn’t worth the money.
Read moreForty-one of the 50 elevators registered on campus were surveyed by members of The USD Vista staff, and 27 of those surveyed have expired permits posted. This raises questions about the safety of these conveyances, which are used daily by campus community members, especially those who have mobility challenges.
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On Tuesday, University of San Diego students stood in solidarity with DACA recipients. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly referred to as DACA, is an Obama-era program that is aimed at protecting undocumented students from deportation on two-year, renewable intervals.
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With more than half of Copley Library closed due to renovations, students are on the hunt for a new study spot. Coffee shops, to which San Diego is home to many, have always been go-to places for students to get work done.
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