Study Tips From Upperclassmen
As midterms roll around, USD Upperclassmen reflect on how and where they do their best studying.
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Stories from the world of fashion
New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks are all over, so here’s a recap of the standout collections and best looks.
Read moreWhat USD is doing to prioritize students’ mental health
Charlotte Johnson, VP of student affairs, recently joined the university this year, with an intentional focus that would prioritize student mental health. Johnson shared why she wanted to specifically hone in on mental health and wellbeing when joining USD, with equity and accessibility to mental health resources remaining at the forefront.Â
Read moreCounseling Center responds to criticism from Op-Ed
In an Op-Ed, Contributor Maeve Drury wrote a personal and powerful piece reflecting on her personal experiences with the Counseling Center. Dr. Laura Thackray, Clinical Director of Mental and Behavioral Health at USD, shared her response to students feeling like they are not being adequately supported.Â
Read moreLightning strikes throughout San Diego
Ominous clouds hung over the Alcalá Vista Apartments during Monday evening, Oct. 4, as students made their way to dinner at the Student Life Pavilion (SLP). Flashes of lightning could be seen in the far distance as the wind began to pick up, announcing the imminent arrival of what would later prove an intense display.
Read moreBroke college kids can’t afford tampons
The price of items such as tampons, shampoo, and over-the-counter medication are way more expensive at USD’s Tu Mercado than at stores like Target and RiteAid. USD’s on-campus grocery store is profiting off of students who don’t have the resources to shop elsewhere.
Read moreBritney Spears’ toxic conservatorship
Britney Spears has been under the conservatorship of her father, Jaime Spears, for the past thirteen years. Thanks to the protests and the #FreeBritney movement on social media, there will be a hearing on Nov. 12, 2021, to hopefully terminate the conservatorship.
Read moreSickness rising among students
USD’s covid guidelines are not doing enough Maria Simpson / Assistant Opinion Editor / The USD Vista The 2021-2022 school year is off to a great start so far with in-person classes and a lively atmosphere on campus. However, that peak of normalcy is now being threatened by a rise […]
Read moreSeniors, Listen Up: COMPASS, Passport, and Connect
Compass, Passport, and Connect, are the three graduation requirement programs unique to each school at USD. Isala Reyes, Career Readiness Program coordinator at the Career Development Center, explains the easiest ways to acquire points within your program and how each condition varies.
Read moreKen Whalen Surf Challenge
The Ken Whalen surf challenge, in collaboration with the Challenged Athlete Foundation, opens every year to the community of students and surfers. This competition upholds and celebrates Whalen’s legacy and values.
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