Conservative Supreme Court takes on gun rights

The fear of an ideologically conservative Supreme Court has made its way to the forefront as the Court takes on a case backed by the NRA. The case being heard, NY State Rifle &. Pistol Assoc. v. Corlett, challenges a New York state law, which was upheld by the lower courts, that requires gun owners to obtain a license if they want to carry a gun outside their home. The New York law requires those wanting to obtain a license to carry a good reason to — aside from self-defense.

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Henry David Thoreau on Social Media Trivialities Detracting from the Present Moment

I’ve spent the last year reading Henry David Thoreau as part of the Keck Undergraduate Humanities Research Fellows Program. What relevance, you may wonder, do the ideas of a man who lived 175 years ago have in the 21st century? Although he lived hundreds of years before Snapchat and the Apple Store, Thoreau’s writings from his time at Walden Pond have a lot to say about social media and modern lifestyles.

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End of the year review: 10 of our best Arts and Culture stories

This year, the USD community turned to beautiful stories of diversity, stories of hope, stories that highlighted the beauty of San Diego, and stories that captured the arts and culture of USD to bask in moments of joy, however fleeting. The Arts and Culture section of The USD Vista offered readers an escape — whether that be an escape through online dating culture, delicious food and drinks, gorgeous sights and surroundings, tips and tricks for how to navigate life, and more.

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USD en route to normalcy for Fall 2021

Last spring, individuals lived in a world of uncertainty, of not knowing what came next. After the summer, USD students in particular were expectant of a more “normal” Fall 2020 semester. But, amidst rising cases and per state guidelines, classes and campus life did not resume in person as many were hoping. 
This spring, however, is different and one thing is certain: plans for an in-person Fall 2021 semester at USD are underway.

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Derek Chauvin Found Guilty

The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes was found guilty on all charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. USDtv gets student reaction to the verdict.

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