One location on campus serves as a lingering reminder of the impact of the coronavirus, as well as the unpleasant truth that this pandemic is not yet over. Like a scene straight out of 2020, an assortment of unvaccinated students and staff filter in and out of the Tecolote Patio, adjacent to the Hahn Center, to report for mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing.
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Typically, junior year is the most popular year that students choose to study abroad. Because of this, USD juniors shared a glimpse of their study abroad experience so far.
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For first-years, however, the word ‘unfamiliar’ would be a fitting term to describe these past two weeks. Additionally, with last year’s incoming class receiving an online version of OLÉ! Weekend, there was a lot of curiosity surrounding the execution of the tradition’s in-person return.
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Charlotte Johnson, JD, who recently stepped into the role of Vice President for Student Affairs at USD, is optimistic that something good can come of USD realigning their goals and priorities to fit a modified reopening of campus.
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It’s easy to tell someone why they should not be anxious about something, but not many people talk about why it’s ultimately okay to not feel okay, to feel anxious about specific things.
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Returning to in-person classes is a monumental moment that many USD students were waiting for. While the pandemic continues to remain omnipresent in students’ lives, it is important to remember that it is the responsibility of everybody to follow the health and safety protocols in order to keep in-person classes a reality for the entirety of the semester.
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After wearing a mask for a year and a half now, I am ready to take it off for good. I believed USD when they announced that there would be a normal return to campus in the fall, but this turned out not to be the case.
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As USD students eagerly awaited their return to campus for a “somewhat normal” school year, an email was sent out by Dr. Donald Godwin, Dean of Students, announcing that USD would be implementing a mask mandate inside all buildings starting August 2.
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For most athletes, training doesn’t stop once the final game’s whistle blows, once the last race of the season finishes, or when they take their last final and school is out for the summer. Collegiate athletics is a year-round commitment, but it’s one that most athletes are happy to work through.
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For nearly two years, most fans were not allowed back into USD venues to watch their teams. However, under the current guidelines from San Diego County, the State of California, and the CDC, the school is preparing for stadiums and venues to be at full fan capacity this fall.
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