With certain holidays, we honor a person or commemorate a special day. As of this year, California recognizes a new holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Such a tradition has been introduced in order to bring awareness regarding our nation’s history.
Columbus Day - Oct. 9 - is a holiday with some...
This summer as I enjoyed the breezy weather, I spent time traveling, being with family and writing stories. I do not know how, but I began to feel overwhelmed about life while speaking with my mother about fitting society’s mold.
Examples of such conformity include applying makeup on the daily and...
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter I am writing to you- for you- is to help inspire something deep within your hearts. I have not come here today to lecture you about something you already know. My point isn’t to repackage or reprocess an already dull message seeming to be stuck on repeat. No,...
Last semester, I received an A minus, and my life went from being “perfect on paper” to now “flawed.”
For my entire academic career, I had prided myself on possessing a 4.00. In fact, I hid behind it. I even enlisted it as ammunition at times that I felt weak or judged for my blonde hair...
From the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement to the Black Lives Matter movement in more recent years, the average American person could assume that ideals of equality and open-mindedness in the United States have long been established.
Such long-standing progress may lead an individual...
As this season of sunshine comes to a close, what better way to end the summer than by soaking up the best that San Diego has to offer? Here are the top five places to check out before we welcome the chillier months ahead.
“Movies on the Beach” at Hotel Del Coronado
Grab a beach blanket,...
Easter is that time of year when eggs are vibrantly decorated, Peeps marshmallows are eaten and young children scream at the sight of a six foot white rabbit.
But, let’s not forget that Easter is also a time when Christians unite in the church for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
During...
Jeni Scaturro, Assistant Opinion Editor
• May 16, 2017
How many units is too many to take? As a freshman, I decided to accomplish the impossible by taking 22 units during the spring semester.
The question I always get asked is, “Why take that many?” I chose to take on an overtime load of schooling to graduate early. By taking 22 units this semester...
Gifted children are misunderstood.
This misunderstanding causes many people, to misdiagnose or misunderstand gifted children. For example, I had a girlfriend whose brother has Attention Deficient Hyperactive Disorder. He’s a good kid, who will protect other children from bullies and can build model...
The best time of the year is approaching- summer break!
Are you excited about it as I am? It's time to put away the books, close the laptop and enjoy what I believe we college students call freedom.
If there is one thing I like to do when I have some time off, it is to travel and experience new...
Sara Freitag, Staff Writer/Photographer
• May 16, 2017
Café Gratitude is one of the raddest places on earth! Well, if you’re a vegan…or even if you’re not.
This lively restaurant is on the corner of Kettner Blvd. and Fir St. It’s just a hop away from the San Diego Harbor, so why not make a day of it?
Café Gratitude’s hip environment is decorated...
In 2003 the White Rose tribute was planted on campus in remembrance of the courageous resistant group. The commemorative White Rose Memorial has great historical significance, yet it lacks the recognition that it deserves. The commemorative plaque and display of tall white roses passed by thousands of...
