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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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When it eventually rolls around in the semester, spring break feels like the greatest, most-needed gift from Earth. The cherished one-week break from tests, essays, and homework gives students the opportunity to reset and turn their attention to anything and everything but school. Nowadays, with online classes and Zoom fatigue, spring break feels more necessary than ever. However, these unprecedented times have made it a bit more difficult to plan a trip or a weekend getaway with friends.
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At the start of March 2020, no one expected what the next year would bring. People held on to each other for the last time, they grieved, they cried, and they constantly told the people in their lives how much they loved them. People felt physically and emotionally distant from the ones they loved. For the first time, some truly didn’t know what was going to happen next. And in the moment, many couldn’t grasp the idea that any goodness or any light could come from one of the darkest years.
Read moreEach year, students look forward to reuniting with their families or traveling to different destinations with friends during spring break. For some, planning a spring break getaway is a rite of passage. Despite the uncertainty that comes with giving students freedom for a week during the COVID-19 pandemic, USD has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy this year by choosing to keep spring break in place over the week of March 29.
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