Tim Captain: Rooted in faith
USD leadership studies professor shares his life journey in finding his purpose through faith and leadership
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Gun violence in America
The past year has challenged the United States with a wide range of problems, one of the largest being gun violence. It is no secret that gun violence in America has taken an emotional toll on thousands and has taken the lives of far too many. Within just the first four months of 2021, there have already been 147 mass shootings. That’s more than one mass shooting per day. And 147 too many. It is time to put a stop to this unnecessary violence plaguing our nation.
Read moreSexual assault awareness month
Sexual violence at its core is an abuse of power, and it affects everyone Alena Botros / Opinion Editor / The USD Vista One out of every five women in America has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. That is a terrifying statistic, but […]
Read moreAmusement Parks Reopen
Amusement parks such as Sea World, Disneyland, and Six Flags have reopened in Southern California. Students tell us whether they would feel comfortable going back to amusement parks and we ask what safety precautions they would like to see in place.
Read moreAmerica’s dehumanization of substance abusers
The murder of George Floyd last May sparked a ferocious resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement across the world. The blatant and nonchalant manner in which Floyd’s life was taken from him caused the eyes of the world to turn to the U.S. and revealed the loathsome failings of our law enforcement and justice system.
Read moreUSD Glowups: Seniors face their first-year selves
Many enter their first year of college bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: eager to make friends, reinvent themselves, go to college parties, fall in love, get straight A’s, and become the best version of themselves. Those four years of college fly by faster than anyone could ever imagine.
Read moreProfessors Read Their Rate My Professors Reviews
Rate my professors is a site where students can review past professors and give helpful advice to fellow students. With class registration in full swing, a few USD professors agreed to read some of their reviews out loud on air!
Read moreA sustainable “side hustle”
Sustainability has long been an important issue to USD students, many of whom have successfully advocated for the university to strengthen its Climate Action Plan and other green initiatives. Now, some USD students are shifting their attention to one of the most wasteful and environmentally damaging industries: fast-fashion. The term fast-fashion refers to inexpensive, topical clothing items that are constantly churned out to meet consumer demand and accommodate rapidly changing trends.
Read moreWhat makes you proud to be Asian American/Pacific Islander?
Somewhere out there, there is a young child who peers up at their television screen and sees themself — however, it is not in a way that empowers them, not in a way that makes them realize their dreams, but in a way that scares them, in a way that makes them confused about who they are.
Read moreThis is NCAA qualifier Gianna Sbarbaro
Sophomore Gianna Sbarbaro has proven herself to be an inspirational runner with strong dedication that led her to becoming the first Torero among both men and women to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championship. However, there is much more to her story.
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