2022 midterm election results
The U.S. 2022 midterm elections have ended, resulting in a party leadership change in the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains controlled by the Democrats.
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Understanding homelessness in San Diego
Homelessness has been a prominent issue in San Diego lately, made worse by the high cost of living. Although USD has resources for students who may be experiencing housing insecurity or who want to take action to combat homelessness, many students are unaware or do not feel inclined to take advantage of these resources.
Read moreCuffing season: Gen Z edition
The onset of December and the joy of the holiday season marks the beginning of another time of the year: cuffing season. With love and romance on the mind, the do’s and don’ts of dating take precedence, especially in the tumultuous world of Generation Z (Gen Z).
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’
Guillermo del Toro is a popular Mexican director, author and actor. Having won six Academy Awards in the past 15 years, del Toro has made his mark as a filmmaker. Some of his most famous works include “The Shape of Water,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and his most recent movie, “Nightmare Alley.” Many are anticipating his newest film — which is coming to Netflix in early December — “Pinocchio.”
Read moreRemembering Michael Wagner
Dr. Wagner found purpose through his work and the meaningful connections he made with others, and his contributions to philosophy, both in the department and outside of the University, will continue to live on through the expansive, brilliant bodies of work he left behind.
Read moreSeason five of ‘The Crown’ comes to Netflix
Two months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, season five of “The Crown” came to Netflix on Nov. 9. The long-awaited season arrived two years after season four and continues the show’s chronological march into the Queen’s senior years.
Read moreThe Supreme Court revisits affirmative action
Affirmative action is a program conscious of students’ race when individuals apply for college. Race is considered in the application process, because by – recognizing it — this program is acknowledging the racial barriers students may or may not have faced in their educational endeavors. Beginning in the late 1960s and 1970s, universities started to implement affirmative action into their admission decisions.
Read more‘The bird is freed’
Elon Musk, founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, bought Twitter in a $44 billion deal finalized on Oct. 27. Following this acquisition, Musk fittingly changed his Twitter bio to “Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator,” as many Twitter users were vocal about their grievances.
Read moreUSD’s first LGBTQ+ fraternity
Delta Lambda Phi (DPhi), a fraternity for queer men and LGBTQ+ allies, is in the process of joining the University of San Diego’s campus and will be the first queer fraternity at a religious university. The initiative to establish DPhi began with multiple sophomore men who wanted to create an inclusive social space for queer students on campus.
Read moreRap artist Takeoff dies at 28
Kirshnik Khari Ball, also known as Takeoff, of the Atlanta rap trio Migos was fatally shot on Nov. 1 in Houston, Texas, at a bowling alley.
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