Staff Picks: Podcasts Anna Valaik / A&C Section Editor Over quarantine, many people took to new forms of entertainment such as listening to podcasts. There is something about learning something new, engaging in a conversation, or simply hearing a unique voice on a podcast that provides a one-of-kind experience that […]
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Watching movies in theaters has quickly become a nostalgic pastime. However, after seven months of closure, movie theaters are now open in San Diego amongst strict health and safety measures. Taylor DeGuzman / Arts and Culture Editor Smelling the freshly-made, buttery movie theater popcorn, feeling the cold, brisk air as […]
Read moreThe struggle of holding elections over the Internet has been real Tyler Pugmire / News Editor As election season for Associated Student Government (ASG) was moved to the fall this year due to COVID-19, it was clear from the start that election season would not be the same this year […]
Read moreA limited return to campus: What this means for USD faculty and students Emma Valdiserri / Assistant News Editor As of Friday, Aug. 28, USD’s President James T. Harris III, D.Ed. announced that the university will be making efforts for a limited return to its campus. Despite San Diego remaining […]
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Chadwick Boseman, known for his portrayal of famous Black figures such as Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall, passed away on Aug. 28, 2020 Taylor DeGuzman / Arts and Culture Editor There will forever be only one Chadwick Boseman. A king. A warrior. A lover. On Aug. 28, 2020, the world […]
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Jericho Brown, Ph.D., a former USD Creative Writing professor and recipient of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for poetry, is the first Black writer to be featured in the Cropper Series for this academic year
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Carlton Floyd, Ph.D., professor of English for 20 years, discusses his experience at USD, his goals for the university, and how each student can contribute.
Read moreTorero athletes were forced to adapt to a new sports world this summer due to the COVID-19 Sofia Bruzzo / Asst. Sports Editor Instead of practicing under the San Diego sun with their teammates, preparing to compete for championships, USD athletes spent their summer on the sidelines as COVID-19 continues […]
Read moreAugust Holmgren and Solymar Colling placed in summer tournaments in Denmark and Texas, respectively Maria Watters / Asst. Sports Editor While COVID-19 has forced most athletes at the University of San Diego to postpone their seasons and or significantly alter their training routines, two Torero tennis players have managed to […]
Read moreHarris’ decision to reopen campus in September shows a prioritization of money over health Whitney Lynn / Contributor The University of San Diego seems to change their COVID-19 plan every other week. On May 7, President James T. Harris III, D.Ed. sent out an email to the USD population, bringing […]
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