Invisible Leaders: Assata Shakur
Activist, political refugee, and relative to famed rapper Tupac Shakur, Assata Shakur lived a life of resistance.
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Softball strikes out against SDSU
The University of San Diego softball team kicked off their 2021 season with a doubleheader against the San Diego State University Aztecs at home on Wednesday Feb. 17.
Read moreToreros’ Sunday rally rescues one win from three against Aztecs
In the middle of the sixth inning of Sunday’s series finale between the University of San Diego and their neighbors and rivals San Diego State University, the visiting Aztecs looked well on their way to sweeping the Toreros. Leading 12-3 and with two wins — 14-7 on Friday and 19-18 after 10 innings on Saturday — already in their pockets, all SDSU had to do was keep USD’s bats quiet and maybe tack on a couple more runs. They did neither of those things
Read more#FreeBritney: USD students help the movement gain momentum
Two weeks ago, The New York Times released a documentary on Hulu called “Framing Britney Spears.” The film puts a new spotlight on the Free Britney Movement, through which fans and celebrities have spoken out about Britney Spears’ unjust treatment, especially pertaining to her long-standing conservatorship. Though Spears has endured several court battles over her conservatorship since 2008, the Free Britney Movement wasn’t sparked until over a decade later.
Read moreBlack History Month: ‘It should be every day’
Black History Month is a month of celebrating the beauty of Black culture, recognizing the multitude of Black figures and voices that shaped society, and never forgetting the pain and hurt that the Black community has withstood in silence for centuries and still withstands today. While this month appears to be a time where Black culture and history are the most highlighted and recognized, many hope and strive for the time when Black culture and history will be highlighted, recognized, and respected every single day.
Read moreThe future of in-person learning: professor discusses feasibility of returning
At the start of the Spring 2021 semester, USD offered certain classes, such as labs and recreation courses, in person. As of Feb. 12, USD encountered a setback as COVID-19 cases on campus shot up in the past few weeks, so those in-person courses were moved back online.
Read moreThe first year of college can be tough; the pandemic makes it tougher
It’s no secret that college first years grapple with emotions of homesickness, and disorientation. It is easy for them to feel disconnected from the school or those around them when they first move onto campus. Yet as the coronavirus pandemic has prevailed into another semester, these emotions and feelings continue to stay heightened for many.
Read moreAre the Grammys losing their credibility?
Are the Grammys losing their credibility? Marley Davis-Hewitt / Contributor On Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, The Weeknd performed at the Super Bowl after having an astonishingly historical year in music. His number one album “After Hours” had major record breaking hits like “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” American entertainment media magazine […]
Read moreThe story behind the pictures
Valentine’s Day serves as a great reminder that what we see on surface level isn’t what is necessarily true Jenny Han/Asst. Opinion Editor Although Valentine’s Day has passed, traces of the holiday remain. Instagram feeds are flooded with pictures of significant others or friends, often with the hashtags #relationshipgoals or […]
Read moreLindsey Graham’s argument for VP Harris’s impeachment crumbles
At this point, it is no surprise that the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection. What did come as a slight surprise was Senator Lindsey Graham claiming that the Republicans’ first order of business if taking control of the House in 2023 would be to impeach Vice President Kamala Harris.
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