Women’s volleyball advances to Sweet 16

The University of San Diego’s Volleyball team is currently ranked no. 3 in the NCAA tournament, with a current record of 29-1. The Division I volleyball championship began on Dec. 1 for the Toreros, meaning the Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) hosted the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) for the first round. Toreros showed school spirit and support as just under 2,700 people were in attendance.

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Thrift shopping’s new frontier

Goodwill, a nonprofit organization that resells donated clothing and other items at low prices, launched an online version of its thrift stores on Oct. 4 this year. On their new website, GoodwillFinds.com, the company offers the experience of thrifting in a digital format. Thrifting is a form of shopping done at second hand stores where consumers can buy used items for cheaper prices.

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All by myself

Recently, four other USD students in media and I had the opportunity to attend the Society of Professional Journalists’ MediaFest ‘22 conference in Washington, D.C. The trip was an incredible experience, and part of it was attending my first Black journalists roundtable.

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USD rugby players eligible for pay

For the first time in history, players on the USD men’s club rugby team will have an opportunity for pay. They are the first club to join the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Association. NIL is a policy under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that allows athletes to get paid for brand deals, regarding their name, image or likeness.

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Gary Miller: ‘The Guy in the box’

Whether a student is running late to their 7:45 a.m. class, walking home during dead hours or showing up to school for their morning sports practice, they have most likely received a friendly wave from Gary Miller. Gary is the kiosk greeter at the main campus entrance at the University of San Diego, known for his outgoing and kind personality.

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is set to premiere in theaters on Dec. 16, exactly 13 years after the original movie, “Avatar,” was released in Dec. 2009 and director James Cameron has talked about the sequel since the release of the initial movie. After a limited screening of “Avatar” in Los Angeles, Cameron hinted to the crowd, “Yes, there’ll be another.” 

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