How to check registration status before midterms
People from all over the U.S. come out to vote. For the recent general elections, in both the midterm and the presidential elections, college students’ percentage of voter turnout increased.
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Gas prices hit record highs in San Diego
Gas prices in San Diego hit a record high this month. According to AAA gas prices, the highest gas price recorded in San Diego occurred on Oct. 5, when gas reached an average of $6.43 per gallon. This time last year, gas prices were reported at an average of $4.37 per gallon, which is over $2 less.
Read moreThe rise of low-impact workouts
Like fashion, music and celebrity drama, personal fitness has a habit of following trends. Many individuals have recently shifted from the once popular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) toward intentional movements that engage both the mind and muscles equally.
Read moreA peek into ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’
Every year, the University of San Diego’s Department of Theatre puts on an undergraduate fall production. This year, the department is performing “Heroes of the Fourth Turning,” a modern play written by playwright Will Arbery in 2019. The story is controversial and addresses many hot-button topics prevalent in society today, including topics relevant to Catholic ideologies and conservative-Catholic views.
Read moreWhat are your pronouns?
Assistant Opinion Editor, Spencer Bispham, argues that gender-inclusive teaching strategies should be used in all classes in order to make every student feel seen and welcomed.
Read moreWitness 30 years of prints by Bill Kelly
Adjunct Assistant Professor Bill Kelly’s “Witness in the Grass: 30 Years of Prints by Bill Kelly,” will be displayed in the Hoehn Family Galleries, located in Founders Hall and open Monday-Friday: 12-5 p.m., from Sept. 30-Dec. 9.
Read more2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released
Every year, the USD Public Safety Department releases a Security and Fire Safety Report, detailing the crimes during the previous calendar year. Public Safety’s programs and 2021 report is outlined.
Read moreRumors, resentment and ratings
This past weekend, “Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by actress Olivia Wilde, premiered across the country. Despite the film’s focus on sex-positivity, many viewers felt the drama and media’s attention overshaddowed the movie’s message.
Read more2026 class most diverse in USD history
The University of San Diego’s class of 2026 breaks records as the most diverse class in the university’s history since its founding in 1949. The basis of this accomplishment stems from the statistic that there are more students of color than white students in the new class.
Read moreWastewater testing: a ‘natural progression’ of COVID-19 detection
Over 30,000 COVID-19 tests were administered on campus last year, and this year University Operations inaugurated a new program to monitor COVID-19 levels before testing is necessary. This new program involves an unlikely component from USD students: their toilet visits.
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