Ole Weekend Restaurant Guide
In a bind to find a local spot during Ole Weekend? Don’t worry, The USD Vista compiled a fool-proof guide that will satisfy any and all cravings.
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President Harris: taking a look at a newer version of usd
As the future of higher education finally turns a corner towards normalcy, President James T. Harris III, D.Ed., utilized this transition as an opportunity to reflect on the changes that the university already made and will make going into the school year.
Read moreStudents discuss diversity at USD
As a Changemaker Campus, The University of San Diego identifies itself as a university dedicated to diversity and inclusion. In their 2020 Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, they aim to “justly represent the breadth and beauty of God’s creation in our own community, embracing the values of both pluralism and equity.” However, many students have mixed feelings regarding how well USD upholds their commitment to diversity. Several presidents of multicultural clubs shared their thoughts in a series of interviews.
Read moreSecuring the Bag: 4 tips from USD’s Career Development Center for landing a new job
With the end of the school year (and some students’ entire undergraduate careers) quickly approaching, many USD students are jumping at the chance to land their dream internship or job. Of course, applying for jobs is easier said than done. From carefully crafting resumes and cover letters to scouring through LinkedIn and Handshake, job-hunting may begin to feel like a full-time job in itself.
Read moreMen’s tennis finishes season with win over rivals SDSU
The University of San Diego’s men’s tennis team competed in their final match of the season at home on Saturday, May 1 against their cross-town rival, the San Diego State University Aztecs.
Read moreWhere to Tackle Finals Season
As finals season approaches, it becomes increasingly important to find an apt study space to work from. For every student the perfect study spot looks different, but there are normally some key factors that stand out as must haves: peace and quiet, room to spread schoolwork out, and very little distractions.
Read moreIndigenous artifacts uncovered at USD
For 15 years a closet on the third floor of Saints Serra and Tekakwitha Hall sat full of boxes, no questions asked. For 15 years, the University of San Diego’s administration was unaware they were sitting on a collection of artifacts that could place them in violation of federal law.
Read moreToreros sweep Pepperdine with walk-off win
Designated hitter Thomas Luevano led off the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday with a walk. Four runs and two outs later, he strode to the plate again, the bases loaded, needing only to get on base to finish the inning he started and make the Toreros walk-off winners. Luevano didn’t need to swing his bat. The first pitch from Pepperdine reliever Dane Morrow hit USD’s slugger square in the back, sending Luevano to first and the Toreros into delirium.
Read moreLetter from an editor
Typically the Editor-in-Chief of The USD Vista writes a letter from the editor at the end of the academic year. Our Editor-in-Chief, Celina Tebor, is unable to do that at this time. She currently still is, and always will be, our trusted Editor-in-Chief. I would like to note that she is the bravest and strongest leader I have had the pleasure to work with.
Read moreThe closet doesn’t define you
The metaphor of “coming out of the closet” derives itself from the idiom “skeleton in the closet.” A “skeleton” refers to a negative secret that one wants to hide from others. Due to the stigmatization that came — and still comes — with not being straight or cis-gendered, one’s LGBTQ+ identity would be seen as a “skeleton.” And since people are generally assumed to be heterosexual and cisgender, someone would have to explicitly disclose otherwise to the people around them. To many LGBTQ+ members, coming out is a way of celebrating their sexuality or gender identity and reclaiming what was formerly a negative identity marker into a more positive one.
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