‘Fire is (re)-catching’

On a rainy night in March, my roommates and I decided to watch the entire “Hunger Games” series from beginning to end. With all of us on the brink of graduation (and soon post-grad life), we sought comfort in the nostalgia of our middle school days through Young Adult (YA) dystopian movies, which I personally believe were at their peak in the year 2014.

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More than noise

I can’t remember the last time I did anything without music. You will rarely catch me without my headphones. Music is everywhere. Whether you are driving down the street blasting it from your car speakers or tuning out the world as you go about your day with your headphones on — music is always there. 

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Marvelmania

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) first began with the release of “Iron Man” in 2008. 15 years later, the growth of the Marvel franchise has only gained momentum. With a total of 31 feature length films, two short films and nine television series, fans of Marvel have a great deal of content to choose from, with more on the way. 

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Biden’s student loan relief plan

Student loans are a topic all too familiar for many college students, especially in America. In August of last year, President Biden released a plan to ease the burden of student debt for 43 million borrowers. This plan would forgive $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individuals who make under $125,000 or households that make under $250,000, with an additional $10,000 forgiven for Pell Grant recipients. 

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Alumnus-funded Japan trip

On Mar. 3, two classes from the University of San Diego embarked for Japan as part of a fully-funded excursion by the Chapman Family Foundation. This 10 day program started on Friday and concluded the following Sunday morning. The two classes in attendance were Dr. Leeva Chung’s Intercultural Communication 475 and Dr. Andrew Tirrell’s Politics in the Environment 349. A total of 36 students traveled to numerous cities in Japan to learn through firsthand experiences about Japanese culture and what it means to be a global citizen.

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Game day superstitions

Many athletes and sports fans alike have their superstitions or rituals that are ingrained into their everyday lives. From avoiding cracks on the sidewalk to ensuring never to split the pole, there are things individuals must do in order to attract good luck. In the world of sports, many athletes and fans have superstitions that they must  complete before a game. in order to feel ready going into a match.

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