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USD shares in-person graduation plans for the class of 2021

April 13, 2021

As May quickly approaches and the Spring semester begins to draw to an end, many seniors look for answers about whether in-person commencement ceremonies will be a possibility for the class of 2021 and, if so, how it will look different than in years past. San Diego County’s transition to the Orange Tier sends hope to seniors that an in-person graduation ceremony will be possible and that their loved ones will be able to watch them walk across the stage to receive their diploma.

Zoom from home outfits

April 13, 2021

Online school does have its perks. One such perk is that students can show up to class in their pajamas and no one will ever know. However, the flexibility and comfortability of Zoom means many people have not been flexing their fashion skills as much as they would have on campus.

A picture-perfect graduation: 5 tips and tricks for taking Senior photos

April 13, 2021

Whether your photographer is a beginner or expert, a friend or family member, these five-pointers will ensure your big milestone is aesthetically archived. For some insight into the process of grad-photo-taking, two seasoned USD photographers shared some of their best practices.

Conspiracy culture

April 13, 2021

In the past year, conspiracy theories have exploded in popularity. Although some are relatively harmless, many feed on hatred and even provoke violence. From the claim that COVID-19 is a hoax created by China to accusations that the 2020 presidential election was stolen by the Democrats, what were once fringe movements have become hard to ignore.

The newfound elitism surrounding COVID-19 Vaccines

April 13, 2021

Currently, 72 million people in the United States have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The U.S. has been fortunate enough to have access to three vaccines; Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna.

A Buddhist nun, scholar, and social activist: Karma Lekshe Tsomo

April 13, 2021

Karma Lekshe Tsomo, a Buddhist nun who teaches at the University of San Diego in the theology department, has life endeavors stretching far beyond the classroom. Her Buddhist path has taken her around the world, where she has studied the history and teachings of Buddhism and become an advocate for female advancement.

President Harris Answers Student Questions

March 23, 2021

USD students have faced a lot of uncertainty during the pandemic, especially when it comes to their college careers. President Harris sat down with us to answer some pressing questions from Toreros concerning in-person classes, study abroad, and tuition.

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Toreros React to the Grammys

March 23, 2021

There is always debate around who deserves to win Grammys for their music. This year, that debate was on full display. We asked students what they thought of the big winners from this year’s Grammys Awards.

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2021

We all know college students love St. Patrick’s day, but how much do they know about it? We decided to put some Toreros to the test.

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Dr. Seuss and Cancel Culture

March 17, 2021

It was recently announced that six Dr. Seuss books would be pulled off shelves for some racist illustrations. This has sparked the conversation over cancel culture once again. We ask Toreros if they think removing these books went too far.

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