Highlighting Hispanic/Latinx students and their heritage
This month, USD students get their own well-deserved spotlight to share what it means to be Hispanic/Latinx during such a celebratory month.
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Turning a blind eye on women in Afghanistan
After 20 years of involvement in Afghanistan, U.S. troops withdrew from America’s longest war in Aug. 2021, and the Taliban seized full control of the country. No doubt, we have all read headlines and seen images plastered across our televisions, newspapers, and social media, raising awareness of the ongoing crisis. One of the most disastrous effects of this brutal takeover is the encroachment on women’s rights and the destruction of decades of progress.
Read moreConfessions of a workaholic
Biting off more than you can chew? Finding yourself burned out and it’s just the fifth week of school? Committing to everything you could possibly commit to? Feeling stressed and anxious? Yep, that’s how I feel too, high-five. The funny thing is, no one is asking us to do all of this.
Read moreThe Unofficial (official) fall reading list
For those sick and tired of reading academic journals, math textbooks, and lecture notes, here’s a list of books that are actually worth your precious time.
Read moreFarmers markets are the go-to fall activity
The Little Italy farmers’ market stands out as one of the best in the city, especially since it’s so close to USD’s campus. Check it out for delicious food, cool vintage finds, and beautiful flower stands.
Read moreThe parking permit dilemma
Students share their confusion and frustration surrounding the recent rise in parking tickets. Parking services provide hope of a new mobility plan, and resources to help students with parking on campus.
Read moreConcerts and covid: are venues guaranteeing the safety of concert-goers?
With Pitbull’s performance in Chula Vista, concerts seem to be making their comeback in San Diego, but it appears as though no set COVID protocols are in place. This begs the question; how can venues practice safety and still continue holding concerts?
Read moreEmployee collapse raises concerns over indoor mask policy
Student Life Pavilion chef passes out during dinner rush and is carried out of the SLP on a stretcher. The use of masks indoors is questioned as possibly linked to the reason the chef fainted.
Read moreUpdated COVID-19 regulations for “mega” indoor and outdoor events
While still amidst an ever-changing pandemic, rules, recommendations, and regulations are continuously changing. Most recently, on Sept. 20, California implemented a new policy that requires proof of vaccination, or a negative test result before entering “mega indoor events.”
Read more“To Protect the American People”
Many women on the USA women’s gymnastics team have come forward to prosecute Lawrence Nassar, a former team physician, of several sexual assault crimes. This lawsuit, which the FBI is involved in, has further brought up the fact that this happens to women too often.
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