A Presidential debate debrief: A glimpse at 2020’s first presidential debate Emma Valdiserri / Asst. News Editor The 2020 presidential debates have kicked off and it’s safe to say the first one, like much of 2020, was unlike anything America has ever seen. The first debate between President Trump and […]
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When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from cancer, the US legal system lost a pioneer of equal rights. Students and professors share what RBG meant to them and how they reacted to the news of her death.
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Kiese Laymon, Ph.D., an essayist and memoirist, is the second Black creative writer to be featured in the Cropper Series for this academic year
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Three USD students are challenging the status quo of social media applications by creating one that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
Read moreBy forfeiting two games in protest, San Diego Loyal SC takes strong and necessary stance against hate Eric Boose / Sports Editor Last week, among the NBA Finals and baseball postseason, a second-division soccer team in its first year of existence made headlines by walking off the field. In doing […]
Read morePresident Trump’s positive COVID test brings skepticism Baylynne Brunetti / Asst. Opinion Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 29, President Trump belittled Joe Biden for wearing “big” masks during his campaign, making a mockery of mask-wearing during a pandemic. Two days later, Trump tested positive for COVID-19. His negligence in not taking the […]
Read moreHow hypocrisy and repression have become a cornerstone to our first amendment freedoms By: USD College Democrats Students across the nation see the deep challenges facing our democracy today. Confidence in government and institutions is at an all time low. Civility among citizens has broken down, rendering thoughtful discussion of […]
Read moreUSD Campus Recreation opens the door to billion-dollar world of competitive gaming with esports teams, tournaments Joshua Strange / Contributor Students have never had a better opportunity to gain followers and subscribers, or get school paid for while flexing their skills online, as revenue from esports reaches staggering new heights […]
Read moreToreros’ catcher says people around him make baseball and life more enjoyable Leah Stevens / Contributor As a young boy growing up in Newport Beach, California, Caleb Ricketts knew he liked being active and a team member. Ricketts started playing sports at the age of four years old, and when […]
Read moreTiny but Mighty: How Ruth Bader Ginsberg became a pop-culture icon Olivia Hunt/ A&C Assistant Editor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the second woman to serve in the nation’s highest court, inspired generations of women with her legal success and prowess. Her kindness, humility, and sense of humor garnered […]
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