The Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writer Series welcomes Kiese Laymon, Ph.D.
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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From shadowbanned to center stage: a student-led social media platform for those the algorithms leave behind
Three USD students are challenging the status quo of social media applications by creating one that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity
Read moreSan Diego soccer club ‘Loyal’ indeed
By 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 moreAn ironic October surprise
President 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 moreThe freedom of speech crisis on college campuses is a right wing myth
How 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 moreEschool and esports
USD 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 moreCaleb Ricketts gets by with a little help from his team
Toreros’ 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
Tiny 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 […]
Read moreThe Art of Protesting
How the artwork of civil rights’ activists has changed over the years By Olivia Hunt / A&C Assistant Editor The role of art in confronting governmental and social issues is far from new, and the line between artist and activist is often blurred. From signs and murals to slogans and […]
Read moreThe Trader Joe’s effect
What makes Trader Joe’s stand out in San Diego Anna Valaik / A&C Assistant Editor “Even though we’re a chain, Trader Joe’s doesn’t feel like a regular grocery store. We’re like a toned-down vintage-nautical Whole Foods,” Mitchell Valine, a Trader Joe’s employee and a sophomore at USD, explained about what […]
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