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University of San Diego Digital USD USD Vista USD Student Newspapers 10-6-2022 Vista: October 6, 2022 University of San Diego Follow this and additional works at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/vista
On newstands weekly Thursday, October 6, 2022 Volume 60 Issue 4
THE USD VISTA
The Official Student Newspaper of the University of San Diego since 1968
USD community members walk
the Camino de Santiago
Participants in the pilgrimage share powerful experiences
ALLIE LONGO
ASST. FEATURE EDITOR
This past June, a group of 32
USD community members, aged
17-71, embarked on the historic
Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
The 70-mile pilgrimage takes six
days to complete and starts in
Madrid, Spain. The trek involves
a network of routes that lead
the pilgrims to the shrine of
Saint James the Great, located
at the Cathedral of Santiago de
Compostela in Galicia, Spain.
The Camino de Santigo
is one of many world-famous
pilgrimages completed by
members of all religions, with
various motivations for one to
walk the Camino. Some may
partake for religious healing,
others for clarity on personal
matters. The wide range of ages in Day six of pilgrimage started in O Pedrouzo and ended in Santiago de Compostela. Claudia Gonzales and President Harris by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
the group of USD pilgrims brings Photo Courtesy of Claudia Gonzales Photo courtesy of Claudia Gonzales
about a diverse range of reasons began as general curiosity when intentions to walk the Camino. present and walk and not think into his daily life. However, he
for participating in the trek. her Resident Assistant (RA) sent “Sometimes it’s okay to not about anything or find answers.” experienced a hiking accident in
For Kimberly and David out an email about the pilgrimage. look for anything,” Balderrama USD President Dr. James January 2021 when he fell hiking
Cesal, college sweethearts Fatima took quite the risk as the said. “Most people walk it for T. Harris III intended to fulfill the Rocky Mountains and ended
who met at USD, they went to only USD student to attend, but a reason, but when talking to the Pope’s declaration of the up in a neck brace for six months.
celebrate their 27th anniversary. she brought along her younger people, I realized maybe I don’t year 2022 being the year of the This accident completely altered
USD sophomore Fatima Licona sister, who celebrated her 18th need to look for anything. Maybe pilgrimage. President Harris is Harris’ intentions for the trek.
Balderrama had no specific intent; birthday while on the walk. I just need to walk, just enjoy accustomed to long walks and “I was not sure I could do it,
rather, her interest in attending Fatima reflected on her it, do nothing, just admire the hikes as he incorporates them See El Camino, Page 9
Mahsa Amini’s death inspires MORE
STORIES
protests around the world DUO
USD students react to Iranian police’s laws on women’s bodies complications
See News, page 2
ANJALI DALAL-WHELAN
CONTRIBUTOR
True crime
The latest uproar of women criticism
in Iran started when Mahsa See Opinion, page 4
Amini was arrested by Iranian
morality police on Sept. 13
for allegedly violating the
country’s dress code for women.
Domestic violence
On Sept. 16, she died at the awareness
age of 22. Iranian authorities
reported that Amini suffered
See Feature, page 6
a stroke while in custody, but
her family insists she was
beaten or tortured to death. Noah
Amini’s death quickly Schnapp
inspired protests in cities across
Cars on the way to Carlsbad show support for the women in Iran with signs for Mahsa Amini and Iranian flags. See A&C, page 11
Iran. During these protests, many Colin Mullaney/The USD Vista
women burned their headscarves weeks of protests, demonstrators
Don’t miss the latest news. and publicly cut their hair. The clashed with Iranian police, Weekly
protesters are calling not only throwing Molotov cocktails
Find us online: for the removal of strict modesty and destroying police cars. recap
laws but also for the end of the According to Iran Human Rights, See Sports, page 12
@USDVista @theusdvista uofsdmedia.com dictatorship of Supreme Leader a nonprofit based outside of
Ali Khamenei. During the two See Iranian Protests, Page 2
2 The USD Vista ◆ October 6, 2022
NEWS
Iranian protests represent social change
Around the world, debates regarding women’s rights provoke passion
Iranian Protests from Page 1 Anderson knew about the Kueter also compared the
Iran, at least 133 people had been arrest of Mahsa Amini but situation in Iran to the future
killed since the protest started, was not aware of the extent of women’s freedom in the U.S.
including children. However, of protests occurring in Iran. “At the end of the day, it’s
it is difficult to know exactly “It’s scary and horrible, probably going to be a lot like
what is happening, because the and it’s scarier that we can’t Roe v. Wade where people are
Iranian government restricted know what’s going on because going to protest, people are going
internet access since the protests the media is blocking things,” to be justifiably mad, people are
began. Several protesters were Anderson said. “I wish I was going to get hurt and then it’s
arrested, including celebrities better educated on the issue.” just going to stop, and nothing’s
and journalists who spoke out Although the protests for going to change,” Kueter said.
against the government. These the rights of women in Iran Mawby asserted that there are
protests were led by women, but and the U.S. are very different, some things concerned Americans
many men joined in solidarity. Mawby sees a connection. can do to support women in
Briana Mawby is the Program “We are seeing trends in Iran, such as raising their voices.
Officer for Women, Peace and Protests around the world demand justice for the death of Mahsa Amini. different countries toward more “Calling for internet access
Security at the Kroc Institute Photo Courtesy of @kamalkheralib/Instagram right-wing governments that to be restored, calling your
for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) at or democratic norms.” President Biden spoke about the tend to try to control women own representatives who work
USD. Mawby explained that these The modesty laws requiring protests in a speech to the United and their bodies, and I think on foreign policy here in the
protests are about more than just women to wear a hijab or Nations General Assembly on that it looks different in different U.S. is really critical to make
modesty laws in Iran. She saw headscarf in public were instituted Sept. 21 to announce his support places in the world,” Mawby said. [Iranians] know that we care
the events as examples of women when the Islamic Republic of Iran for the men and women in Iran. Although some Americans about how women are respected
as trailblazers for social change. came to power in 1979. The rules In the USD community, junior may not follow the news of and how women are treated
“At a global scale, we often were not rigidly enforced in recent Gabrielle Hall is planning a protest other countries too closely, USD around the world,” Mawby said.
see women at the forefront of years until Ebrahim Raisi, the new in solidarity with Iran on Oct. 11 first-year Alex Kueter stays The protests in Iran
these protests, similar to these President, decided to crack down at 12 p.m. at Plaza de Colachis. updated on the events in Iran. show no sign of stopping,
protests focused on women’s on modesty laws this summer, “[Women in Iran] don’t have “I read about it happening and more solidarity events
rights,” Mawby said. “We’ve seen which resulted in the arrest of rights to freedom of speech and in the news last week, and I’ve are occurring across the U.S.
them in Afghanistan. We’ve seen women breaking the dress code. other luxuries that we have here, been following it online vaguely Still, it is unclear if the
them in Poland. Often women are Iranians in the U.S. and other so I feel it’s my job to speak whenever I see articles about it,” demonstrations will result in any
the heads of movements more countries organized rallies and up and give them the platform Kueter said. “I know there’s not change in laws and regulations
broadly about ending violence vigils, and took to social media to lift their voices,” Hall said. that much I can do, but I like to around women’s rights from
or fighting for good governance to show solidarity with Iran. USD first-year Grace stay informed about the situation.” the Iranian government.
DUO is unpopular in the USD Community
USD students question the need for new security protocol
worked all the time. That would
SALENA CHACON be nice,” Kobs expressed.
ASST. NEWS EDITOR While increased security is
frustrating to many students,
Simulated phishing emails privacy is crucial as hackers
aren’t the only thing ensuring become more prevalent. Many
USD students’ cyber security schools in Southern California,
this semester. New this year, such as the Los Angeles Unified
USD requires multi-factor School District, are experiencing
authentication (MFA) using threats to their cyber security.
the app DUO as an additional Although no reason was explicitly
way to protect student’s cited for enforcing MFA at USD,
information. Students are these threats could be the reason
required to confirm their identity why security has heightened.
through a second device when The Los Angeles Times covered
logging in to USD systems, these incidents, reporting that
such as email, MySanDiego “Hackers this year have attacked
Portal and Blackboard. at least 27 U.S. school districts
Many students are not Students need to use the app DUO to confirm their identity through a second device when logging in to USD platforms. and 28 colleges,” according to
happy about this new system. Photo courtesy of https://www.sandiego.edu/its/support/labs/ cybersecurity expert Brett Callow,
USD first-year Jordene Garcia different passwords across USD junior Christopher have kind of figured it out,” Schafer threat analyst for the digital
expressed that the authentications many accounts. Information Schafer works at the ITS office, said. “But it definitely happens security firm Emsisoft. “At least
are tedious, especially during is extremely vulnerable when and complications with DUO when people change phones or 36 of those organizations had data
a presentation in class. it’s only password protected, have overwhelmed him at his job. when they lose their phones or stolen and released online and at
“When we have to hook and MFA ensures that USD “I started this fall, and it’s different specialty cases like that.” least two districts and one college
up our laptops to present in accounts are secure on a level definitely had an impact on our Students and faculty getting paid the attackers,” Callow said.
class and then I get the DUO that’s harder for hackers to job. One of the bigger issues we logged out of their accounts is not October is Cyber Security
push, I have to go back and compromise, according to ITS. have is getting people logged back the only issue with the system. Month, and ITS has many
grab my phone,” Garcia said. USD is not the only school in, because if you log in three Garcia noted that certain features resources on their website for
A password and ID are to reinforce their cyber security. times and it doesn’t work, then it don’t work on her account. students to learn more about
no longer sufficient to ensure Schools similar in profile to USD, kicks you out,” Schafer explained. “I know sometimes they say protecting themselves from cyber
safety against hackers and such as Santa Clara University and “Relogging people back in is you should click the thing that security threats. These resources
phishers. MFA was implemented Pepperdine, both use a two-factor definitely a big part of my job and a says ‘remember me’ but it won’t include phishing, spam, identity
because of an increase in cyber authentication method powered big percentage of the calls we get.” let me press it, so I have to get my theft information, virus and
security incidents, according to by DUO to confirm identity. Schafer also mentioned that phone out each time,” Garcia said. malware protection and multi-
Information Technology Services In an email announcing getting logged out of accounts Similarly, USD sophomore step training to better understand
(ITS). Specific incidents were the program to students, happens to both professors Max Kobs identified how to protect yourself online.
not given by the ITS website. ITS wrote, “this technology and students, but the issues problems with the system. Visit https://www.
Hackers are becoming has become the standard at are becoming less frequent “It’s kind of annoying because sandiego.edu/its/security-
alarmingly adept at compromising most companies/universities as the semester progresses. I feel like it would be a lot better and-privacy/ to learn more
passwords, especially since and is also required by cyber “It’s gotten a lot better since it if, when you selected ‘save about the resources that ITS
many people use only a few security insurance providers.” rolled out at first, because people for seven days,’ that actually provides to the USD community.
Volume 60 Issue 4 ◆ NEWS ◆ The USD Vista 3
2022 Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report released
Report details the crime statistics for the 2021 calendar year
LUCAS HODSON
ASST. NEWS EDITOR
(TW: mentions of
sexual assault and crime)
The University of San Diego’s
Department of Public Safety just
released the Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report, which
includes the crime statistics
for the 2021 calendar year.
The report consists of ways
to report crimes and other
emergencies, such as emergency
phones, information on where to
report the crimes and voluntary,
confidential reporting. It also Students are encouraged to report any crimes or suspicious activity to Public Safety or the San Diego Police Department in order to keep the community safe.
Photo Courtesy of @michael_f/Unsplash
contains information on the
Department of Public Safety,
statistics on all reported
crimes on and off campus
that happen to USD students
and provides information
for students to stay safe.
During the 2021 year, from
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, there were reports
of seven rapes, five fondlings,
four aggravated assaults, eight
burglaries, three motor vehicle
thefts, six accounts of dating “
violence and five stalkings. c
During the Associated Student
Government (ASG) meeting on o
Sept. 29, Clery Act and Appliance
Manager Magali Perez, who is in
charge of providing the campus
with the Security Report, talked
about what the report means and
how to interpret the statistics.
Perez explained that the The 2022 Annual Security & Fire Safety report is released after every calendar year. Public Safety listed the precautions the department takes for student safety.
Photo courtesy of https://.sandiego.edu/safety/ Photo courtesy of https://www.sandiego.edu/safety/
numbers are based on reports
or allegations of crimes to the it is a person, a vehicle or even the parking lots and almost all has a student population of 3,174. end of the calendar year.
Public Safety Department or the an animal they should report it.” of the public areas on campus, Loyola Marymount After seeing the crime
San Diego Police Department Chief Miyashiro also emergency phones all over University (LMU) is another report, USD junior John
and that it is essential because addressed the safety around campus and 24/7 Public Safety school comparable in size (7,127 Gilly was surprised.
they get to connect to the the students who were attacked officers patrolling the campus. students) and institution. Their “I feel safe on this campus,
victim and make sure they on Mildred and Goshen St. Although San Diego State’s report covering 2021 included five but I think that Public Safety can
get the help that they need. “There are a few things that I (SDSU) student population is rapes, four fondlings, one burglary increase presence on campus to
Since the statistics are based recommend students do. If they larger than USD, the university is and five motor vehicle thefts. increase safety,” Gilly explained
on reported crimes, students are are going to be off campus and also in San Diego county. SDSU While comparing facts “I never see them on campus,
encouraged to report all crimes they are going to be drinking, provides statistics in their Annual may contextualize USD’s stats, and when I do see them, I
they witness or are involved in or they are at a party and they Security & Fire Safety Report. The Chief Miyashiro points out the assume that there is a problem.
for an accurate annual report. feel uncomfortable, call Public stats that stick out for the 2021 comparisons are not equivalent. I would have guessed that we
Assistant Vice President Safety,” Chief Miyashiro said. calendar year at SDSU consist of 14 “I do not think comparing had much higher numbers.”
for Public Safety, Chief These recommendations rapes, 42 burglaries, 13 fondlings schools is fair, especially USD sophomore Giovanni
James Miyashiro, explained do not only apply to the attack and 12 motor vehicle thefts. because we are different sizes Iovino acknowledges
how the statistics help the earlier in the semester on Mildred SDSU has a student population and in different locations,” and recognizes Public
Public Safety Department and Goshen St. Students are of 33,778 compared to USD, Chief Miyashiro said. Safety’s presence.
create new safety measures. encouraged to make conscious which has a population of 8,251. “We’ve always been fairly “I feel very safe, especially
“We use those stats as a decisions about their safety. Point Loma Nazarene consistent. The only oddball when I see the patrol cars
resource to develop all types Chief Miyashiro emphasized University (PLNU) can also be year we have ever had was around,” Iovino said.
of different crime prevention the safety of USD’s campus, compared to USD in approximate 2020, but that was because If students witness crimes on
programs,” Chief Miyashiro said. listing the precautions Public location. Over 2021, their report nobody was on campus.” or off campus, they can report
“Another way to keep the campus Safety takes for students’ security. had four fondlings, one burglary Public Safety could not the crimes to https://www.
safe is by being a good witness. This includes license plate readers and five motor vehicle thefts. For comment on the 2022 crime sandiego.edu/safety/incident-
If they see something that does at every entrance to the school, a every other crime listed, there rate because the numbers reporting.php directly to the
not belong on campus whether camera system that covers all of were zero reports. Point Loma do not get reported until the San Diego Police department.
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4 The USD Vista ◆ October 6, 2022
OP I N ION
The truth behind true crime
The genre is more harmful than it seems
that it also offers benefits to the
JACKIE MARQUEZ
real life cases behind the screen.
ASST. OPINION EDITOR
Featuring these cases in film,
television, etc. can help bring
Pop culture is experiencing attention to unsolved cases and,
a true crime renaissance. in rare instances, it can help
Currently, “Monster: The Jeffrey align evidence and track down
Dahmer Story’’ is the No. 1 show more answers. However, this
on Netflix in the U.S. “Serial,” the mass media attention is very
most popular true-crime podcast much a double-edged sword.
on Spotify, has been downloaded While it can expedite justice or
over 340 million times. provide new perspectives on the
Americans are fascinated case, this kind of investigative
with true crime, but this entertainment can also reopen
fascination is not harmless. The closed wounds. As reported by
rise of true crime blurs the line NBC, Lee’s brother, Young Lee,
between fact and entertainment, spoke to the court following the
harms the victims’ family decision to vacate the conviction.
members and desensitizes “I’ve been living with this for
audiences to violence. like 20-plus years and every day
True crime draws viewers in when I think it’s over, whenever
with its disturbing portrayals. I think it’s over or it’s ended, it
People want to know what always comes back. And it’s not
pushes other human beings just me. It’s killing me, and it’s
to do the unthinkable. Some killing my mother.” he confides.
enjoy the adrenaline that comes It’s important to note that
from the stories’ terrifying the majority of the true-crime
details. Others enjoy trying to community is not qualified
solve the case for themselves. “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” starring Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer (above) has skyrocketed to popularity since its release. to play a role in these cases.
Regardless of the reasons for Photo courtesy of @whatonwhatsgood/Instagram Although media attention
watching, many viewers fail may sometimes be beneficial,
to think critically about the It received so much attention family on his Twitter account. each time, and as a result it is not guaranteed that this
media they are consuming. that Netflix tweeted a response: “I’m not telling anyone what they’re experiencing less attention will make a positive
Shows such as “Monster: “I’ve seen a lot of talk about to watch, I know true-crime empathy for victims. difference in the case. More
The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” Ted Bundy’s alleged hotness media is huge rn, but if you’re Instead of encouraging often than not it convolutes
sensationalize murderers. and would like to gently remind actually curious about the empathy towards the victim, the justice process and harms
Criminals are depicted by everyone that there are literally victims, my family (the Isbell’s) these stories humanize killers. the victim’s loved ones.
popular actors that are often THOUSANDS of hot men on are pissed about this show. It’s True-crime media helps people The surge in true-crime
more attractive than the the service — almost all of retraumatizing over and over understand violent criminals by entertainment harms not only
people they are portraying. whom are not convicted serial again, and for what? How many focusing on their past. Usually friends and family of victims,
Dahmer has been depicted murderers,” the company wrote. movies/shows/documentaries this background is a childhood of but audiences as well. These
by Jeremy Renner, Ross These glorified do we need?” he tweeted. neglect or abuse, which leads to stories are incredibly immersive,
Lynch and now Evan Peters. representations of criminals lead These stories are the audience sympathizing with and they place viewers in the
According to the New York Post, viewers to mentally separate the traumatizing, but they’re not them. While these people are shoes of the detective, the victim
individuals are “thirsting” over entertainment value of the show treated as such. The events still human, their actions are not. and the killer. It is imperative
the modern portrayal of Dahmer from the reality of the story. The they depict draw audiences in To sympathize with them that viewers think critically
on social media platforms. perpetrators become nothing with their horrifying details is to overlook the inhumanity about how these individuals
One user posted: “Jeffrey more than characters. It’s crucial and gory reproductions. In of their actions. The sympathy and events are portrayed.
Dahmer’s mugshot definitely that audiences remember these many of these series and films, afforded to them by true-crime They must remember that
gives something I didn’t shows and movies are based on audiences feel like they’re in media is undeserved. Viewers these are the stories of real
know or think it would give.” true stories. The killers were real the room with the victims. must be mindful of how the victims and real criminals.
This trend is not unique to people who brutally murdered The studios and companies content they’re watching Their reactions toward these
Dahmer. Portrayals of American other real people. These making these portrayals profit influences their attitude toward stories aren’t expressed into a
serial killer Ted Bundy garnered were individuals with family off the cases’ shock value. the criminals being portrayed. void; they can have an impact
similar reactions. Zac Efron members, friends and futures. With constant exposure True crime poses a number on the justice process as well
played Bundy in the 2019 film The sensationalization of to true-crime entertainment, of issues, but some may argue as people close to the victims.
“Extremely Wicked; Shockingly true crime especially harms said audiences are becoming
Evil and Vile.” The film depicted friends and family members desensitized to violent and
Bundy’s life based on his of the victim. After the loss criminal subject matter.
former girlfriend’s memoir. of a loved one, many of these According to Karyn Riddle,
Bundy himself was described relatives were thrust into the in her paper “A Theory
as handsome and charismatic. public eye. When cases are of Vivid Media Violence,”
He even gained media attention put in the spotlight, these desensitization is a decrease
during his trial because of his were often the first people in cognitive, emotional and
looks. According to an article by hounded for information behavioral responses to violent
The Guardian, Efron was cast about what happened. material. Long-term exposure
because he personified the charm Yet, they are often not to violent media can lead to
that enabled Bundy to commit consulted when their loved this desensitization in frequent
the crimes that he did. Casting ones’ stories are used for consumers of true-crime content.
Efron was a way to explore entertainment. When left Consuming true crime
how murderers can be anyone. out of the retellings, their constantly exposes viewers to
However, this sentiment went family members’ deaths are the suffering of victims, and,
over viewers’ heads. Instead of exploited without their consent. the more they consume, the
thinking critically about how Eric Perry, the cousin of less impactful the stories are,
Bundy’s appearance played Dahmer’s eleventh victim resulting in normalization and
a role in the case, audiences Errol Lindsey, spoke out about desensitization. Viewers are Netflix’s response to peoples’ attraction to Efron’s Bundy.
swooned for Efron’s appearance. the new series’ impact on his less emotionally responsive Photo courtesy of @netflix/Twitter
The views expressed in the opinion section are not necessarily those of The USD Vista staff, the
University of San Diego, or its student body.
Volume 60 Issue 4 ◆ OPINION ◆ The USD Vista 5
OP I N ION
Should I stay or should I go?
Going home too often can affect student adjustment to USD
put students who go home
JACKIE MARQUEZ frequently at a disadvantage.
ASST. OPINION EDITOR Forming friendships
and relationships in college
As a first-year, I knew is a necessity for enjoying
homesickness well. After these years. To develop these
moving 300 miles south, I was relationships students must
in a new place, surrounded by spend time with new people
new faces. My first semester of outside of class. If they’re
college I only went home once, going home too often they
not counting holiday breaks. For are not doing this. Learning
some students, however, home how to handle long-distance
is just a short car ride away. relationships is also a necessity.
With comfort and familiarity Many students will move away
nearby, some college students from their family after college
opt to routinely go home at for work, so it is important that
the end of the school week. they learn how to manage these
While going home can be relationships from a distance
reassuring, leaving college before they are in that situation.
too often prevents students Giving themselves space
from truly experiencing from home allows students
their new school. Being far to better practice these skills.
from home forced me to stay For some students, being far
near campus, participate in from home means going back
school events and connect to their hometown is a rarity.
with the people around me. It is possible for local students to make the quick trip home and miss out on college life. As such, they’re not
By going home too Photo courtesy of @janbaborak/Unsplash experiencing the same
often, students miss out drawbacks as students close
on those experiences that “Because I was living off step out of their comfort zone. Leaving school for the to home. Danica Rauch, a
make school feel like home. campus, I had almost no social If a student is going home weekend can be beneficial to first-year at USD, reflects on
Ultimately, going home life. I couldn’t just hang out in every chance they get, they students, but it is necessary how the six hour distance
excessively impacts students’ people’s dorms for hours like miss new opportunities to grow that it’s done in moderation. between her and her home
social lives in negative ways. other students. Once my classes closer to their new community. According to Segue to in Arizona has encouraged
While being able to go home were over for the day, I just USD sophomore Brianna College, a blog dedicated to her to embrace college life.
provides a safety net of sorts, went home,” Pearson stated. Floyd, also from San Diego, understanding the transition “I think it [being unable to
some students say that going Now in his second year, weighs in on the necessity of from high school to college, go home] has forced me to try
home often makes it harder he’s decided to live on campus. going home in moderation. going home too often as a to get more involved and make
to feel like they truly are a To Pearson, living on campus “You need a reset every freshman has a handful of new connections,” Raunch said.
part of the USD community. while still close to home is once in a while. For some, it’s potential negative consequences. Going home is helpful in
Matthew Pearson, a USD the perfect balance. “I don’t going out with friends over the Going home too often can moderation, but overdoing it
sophomore and San Diego have to worry about being weekend. For others, it’s going lead to students failing to can be harmful. It’s important
native, explains how frequently homesick, but at the same time, home and spending time with develop independence from that students are cognizant of
going home impacted his I don’t feel like I need to go your family,” Floyd stated. their family. It can create how their decision to go home
experience connecting to home too often,” Pearson said. While this reset is good every difficulty in forming college affects their adaptation to the
college. During his freshman Proximity to home is a once in a while, Floyd added that relationships, and it can also college environment. Knowing
year, Pearson was a commuter resource that allows students it’s something that should be prevent students from learning yourself and how independent
student. He explained that going to get support when they need done sparingly. “If you go home how to handle long-distance you are is key when determining
home every day was detrimental it. However, for a safety net every weekend, you’re missing relationships between family whether or not you should
to his college socialization. to be useful, students need to out on potential experiences.” and friends. These outcomes make the journey home.
Living on campus and learning to be independent will continue to help students as they enter adulthood. Studying, eating and spending time together with other students builds vital connections.
Photo Courtesy of @eatatusd/Instagram Photo courtesy of @priscilladupreez/Unsplash
The views expressed in the opinion section are not necessarily those of The USD Vista staff, the University
of San Diego, or its student body.
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E D I TO R I A L
What are your pronouns?
Why gender-inclusive teaching is necessary
SPENCER BISPHAM (he/they)
ASST. OPINION EDITOR
Recently, a few of us from the
Vista had a conversation about
our pronouns in our Multimedia
Journalism class. We spoke
frankly about the importance
of displaying and asking about
everyone’s pronouns, not just
those who identify outside of
the gender binary. Though
it was uncomfortable, it also
prompted me to wonder why
some of our campus community
has yet to get on board.
As someone who uses
both “he/him” and “they/
them” pronouns myself, I
was particularly curious if the
University of San Diego had
a standing policy regarding
pronoun usage in and out of the
classroom. The most accessible
resource I could find for this
inquiry was a five page PDF
document titled “University
of San Diego’s Guidelines for
Gender Inclusive Design,” last
updated on March 3, 2021. It
outlines ways that professors
and staff can make the forms
they use in class safe and
affirming for students with
various gender identities.
At the core of the document
are four guidelines: ask only
what is relevant, take all
appropriate measures to protect
students’ privacy, explain what
you’re asking and ask questions
that affirm diverse genders. It
The Women’s Commons offers gender identity resources on campus.
also gives examples of when Colin Mullaney/The USD Vista
asking about gender identity
may or may not be relevant. heinous thing I had experienced “For me, putting in pronouns the respect for their own self Equity, and Inclusion, Dr. Regina
In reference to pronouns was some awkward staring is a necessity, because I don’t determination and autonomy.” Dixon-Reeves (she/her), agrees
specifically, the document across the Plaza de Colachis. want to be misgendered,” Erin Lovette-Colyer (she/ that this simple practice should
recommends they should be I felt very privileged that weird they said. “Given that my her) is the Director of Gender be prioritized across campus.
introduced “all the time.” looks were the extent of what pronouns are not the ‘standard’ Identity Resources at the “The use of gender-
“We encourage you to always I’d encountered until I showed pronouns, I put them in the USD Women’s Commons. inclusive pronouns is incredibly
use this as an optional field so up to my second class of the bottom of my email [signature].” She offered some easy important in affirming the
you know how best to refer to day. Immediately, my professor They went on to ways that everyone, students humanity of all who are part
your students,” it reads. “When looked me up and down and describe why others on included, can work to make the of our community,” she said.
you haven’t asked, work on asked, “are you experimenting?” campus should follow suit. school a more inclusive space. “The use of gender-inclusive
using a student’s name until The answer was obviously “I think when faculty, “Gender inclusivity is pronouns signals that ‘I see
you know what pronouns yes, but the facts are that my staff or even students take the performative when we stop at you, just as you are and the way
they use. As you adopt this self expression is none of his initiative to include that either the use of pronouns,” she said. that you want to be seen.’ This
practice, remember to lead by business nor was it relevant in their verbal introductions “We must go further to ensure practice is consistent with our
sharing your own pronouns.” to our classroom discussion. or their email addresses, it’s a that all aspects of our work are Catholic values and the mission
Personally, I think this is This situation is exactly why very strong signal that someone inclusive. Folks can check out of the University and the Center
a good policy for professors professors need to start their is going to try to respect my the LGBTQ+ Commons website for Inclusion and Diversity.
to use verbally as well as classes by introducing pronouns; pronouns,” they said. “It’s (sandiego.edu/lgbtq) to learn Everyone is welcome here!”
when designing forms for it helps foster an environment almost an instant ally flag.” about a variety of ways they For anyone reading this,
students to fill out. Especially that’s sensitive to the nuances Some students at USD can make USD a more gender especially professors, who have
since our school projects an of gender expression. feel similarly to Dr. Usher. inclusive community. When yet to introduce themselves
identity of “wokeness” and Contrarily, there are Ezra Wheeler (they/them) is we center the experiences with pronouns: give it a try.
“changemaking,” and there professors who work hard to a fifth-year USD student who of the most vulnerable in Not only can it make those
are still situations that arise create this type of environment is involved with the LGBTQ+ our community we show our in your immediate vicinity
when students’ identities in their classrooms. Dr. Commons and the Alliance commitment to creating a more comfortable, but it’s
are called into question. Nikki Usher (they/them) is of Disability Advocates. welcoming and inclusive USD.” an important contribution
For example: two weeks ago, an Associate Professor of They stated that displaying/ With all of these resources, to the larger goal of making
I wore a skirt out for most of my Communication at USD. Their introducing pronouns is one there really isn’t any our campus gender-inclusive.
day. I have only recently begun research mainly focuses on way to give people the power reason why USD professors For more information on
experimenting with my gender communication processes to control their self expression. shouldn’t acknowledge gender inclusivity and LGBTQ+
expression and pronouns, in media and journalism, “The importance is making pronouns in the classroom. rights at the University of
and most people in my life but the power dynamics of it so that trans folks aren’t the Not only does it prevent San Diego, visit the LGBTQ+
have been very supportive. gender equity are particularly first or only people displaying “othering,” or alienating, Commons or the Women’s
Particularly when I dress in important to them as well. our pronouns because it is students with different gender Commons on the fourth floor
a more feminine aesthetic Dr. Usher shared that a way of outing someone,” identities, but it’s USD’s of the Student Life Pavillion. Or
(makeup, skirts, jewelry) as including pronouns in their Wheeler said. “I think it’s official recommendation of look these spaces up on their
opposed to masculine (hoodies, teaching materials benefits both just about normalizing it, not how to help students feel seen. Instagram (@usdlgbtqcommon,
pants, sneakers), the most themself and their students. assuming, and giving folks Vice Provost for Diversity, @usdwomenscommons).9 Volume 60 Issue 4 ◆ FEATURE ◆ The USD Vista
FEATURE
AR TS &
USD community members walk El Camino
How the trek unified people of different backgrounds and experiences
pilgrims made with one
ALLIE LONGO another were impactful,
ASST. FEATURE EDITOR individuals also connected with
themselves in a deeper way.
Father Capone experienced a
El Camino from Page 1 unique spiritual connection
even though I was the one that to God while on the Camino.
wanted to do it,” Harris said. “The Lord spoke to me at the
“I remember before we went end of the journey… what the
into surgery, I talked with the Lord revealed to me was that my
surgeon and told him I intended heaven will be enriched by those
to walk the Camino in June. He I help along the way, and I kind
goes, ‘Well, that’s a big stretch if of knew that, but in that moment,
you will be able to walk 71 miles I really felt it,” Capone said.
in six days.’ The Camino became For Gonzales, the journey of
a motivating factor for me.” the Camino remains with her and
USD Director of International teaches her new lessons every day.
Outreach Engagement and “I have talked to the pilgrim
Alumni Outreach Claudia group, and they keep saying that
Gonzales, who coordinated you do the Camino, but it stays
the event, had no intention with you the rest of your life,”
of doing the walk until The 32 pilgrims from USD at the Pilgrim’s Mass in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Gonzales said. “There hasn’t been
President Harris called her Photo courtesy of Claudia Gonzales a day where I haven’t thought
one day and asked her to join. back about it, and in hindsight,
Like Gonzales, University what you take from it, every day
Chaplain Father Robert Capone is different. Today it is patience.”
had no previous intention Many pilgrims of the Camino
of walking the Camino until believe the trek provides
President Harris asked him more profound meaning
to be the pilgrimage chaplain. and understanding of life.
Each pilgrim had an “The Camino is a metaphor
impactful experience, regardless for life. There is a beginning,
of their original intentions of a middle and an end,” Capone
walking the Camino, though said. “There are ups and downs
some found it more difficult along the way. It’s all about the
than they had prepared for. people you walk along with
“The tour guides said the that are a part of the journey.”
reason you do the Camino is for Gonzales expressed
the atonement of sins — that was a similar sentiment.
the original purpose. So if you “The walk is a metaphor
are finding the Camino more for life – you need a great
difficult than you thought, you group of people to travel the
may have more sins than you journey with, and it makes all
thought,” Harris said. “So on the difference,” Gonzales said.
the third day, I’m eight miles in, Gonzales expanded on
it’s pouring down rain, I’m in a A group of pilgrims prepare to begin the long walk ahead on day six of the Camino de Santiago. the powerful dynamic of
poncho, my nose is running, I Photo courtesy of Claudia Gonzales the USD group of pilgrims.
think I have Covid, I am feeling “This group was so special
miserable and I am thinking, and spirited that our bus driver
‘Really God? Did I really sin Rouey who was with us every day
that much? What did I do?’” and would hear the stories, on his
The Camino allowed day off, chose to put on his tennis
President Harris to look inward shoes and walk the last 12 miles
and reflect on his priorities. as a part of the group,” Gonzales
“I don’t need everything that said. “Not once had he felt called to
I have,” Harris said. “There are do the walk, til he met our group.”
so many things that I can give President Harris, Gonzales
to those in need I don’t need and Balderrama agreed
anything else in my life. I have they would embark on the
a strong family and an amazing Camino journey again, if given
role here at the university. It’s the opportunity. However,
a feeling of gratitude, I have Father Capone worries a
to unpack and discard and second time won’t compare
think, ‘What are the essentials to his first experience.
I need for my journey of life?’” “It was such a rich
Each person had their own, experience with all the people
individualized experience, a part of it. I don’t know that
and each found beauty in the it would be the same,” Capone
Camino in different ways. said. “You can’t recreate it.”
Father Capone commented The Camino created a unique
on the Camino’s beautiful views. Father Capone in front of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. bond between all the pilgrims,
“It was quite beautiful, Photo courtesy of Claudia Gonzales as they all still keep in touch
very pastoral, very green; and will have a reunion soon.
there were cows along the way his experience so special. oldest pilgrim as I did from our of people, and they were all The walk of Camino de
and horses, and it was very “I had a conversation with youngest pilgrim. I learned about nice and wanted to get to know Santigo was a life-changing
picturesque,” Capone said. every single person on this trip, their cultures, about their lives, my sister and me,” Balderrama and enriching experience for
The most impactful as they did with every single even the difficulties they face.” said. “The older pilgrims treated all 32 participants from USD,
aspect of the journey was the person,” Harris said. “You get to Balderrama also attributed us like daughters. They would allowing for cross-generational
connections made along the way. have more deep and meaningful her incredible Camino always check in on [my sister] connections and introspection.
President Harris felt conversations, like ‘Why did experience to the relationships and me. I [got] a good impression USD is excited to announce they
that what he learned from you decide to take the Camino?’ she made along the way. from all those people.” will host the walk of Camino
each pilgrim was what made I learned as much from our “You get to uncover the layers While the connections de Santigo again in June 2024.October 6, 2022
10 The USD Vista ◆
Witness 30 years of prints by Bill Kelly
Hoehn Family Galleries unveils new exhibit
JESSICA MILLS
ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Bill Kelly has been making prints
since 1971. Now, as a teacher,
painter, sculptor, printmaker,
writer and bookmaker, Kelly
engages with a variety of
mediums when creating art
in both his residences of
Vermont and San Diego. From
Sept. 30-Dec. 9, “Witness in
the Grass: 30 Years of Prints
by Bill Kelly” is displayed in
the Hoehn Family Galleries,
located in Founders Hall and
open Monday-Friday: 12-5 p.m.
Alongside his framed prints,
the gallery incorporates an
illustrated catalog of art and
essays that enhance Kelly’s “Dandelion” is one of Kelly’s newer works, completed in 2022. “A Nightflower for Alvin” is an aquaint, etching and letterpress by Kelly.
printmaking. An essay written by Jessica Mills/The USD Vista Jessica Mills/The USD Vista
author John P. Murphy explains
that after staying in a barn on a
140-acre property in southeast
Vermont, Kelly became a
witness and subject to nature
and its creatures. Depictions
of his environment — birds,
dandelions and grasses — are
featured in many of his prints.
“Everyone tries to make
[nature] so beautiful and to
me nature is really sort of a
dangerous place,” Kelly said.
“Most people think that to
make [art] you have to make it
about people. I want people to
think about the possibility that
all fables, all the way back in
the earliest times, come from
stories based on animal forms.”
Additionally, Kelly’s work
is shown in numerous public “Near the Sorrow Woods” drypoint and letterpress poem by Kelly. “Autumn, Lark’s Meadow” was completed in 2001 by Kelly.
and private collections in the Jessica Mills/The USD Vista Jessica Mills/The USD Vista
U.S., including the Achenbach
Foundation for the Graphic
Arts in San Francisco, the
Getty Research Institute in
Los Angeles, the Walker Art
Museum in Minneapolis and
the Toledo Art Museum in Ohio.
USD senior Aimee Barraza
enjoyed the bold colors and
bird forms in pieces like
“A Swarm of Witnesses.”
“It was really interesting to
see all the different aspects of
birds in his work,” Barraza said.
Printmaking involves
transferring images onto
mediums such as paper,
fabric, wood, metal and other
surfaces. Kelly explained that
his inspiration focuses on nature
and natural forms and is derived
from the original practice and
processes of printmaking.
“It’s an idea of speaking to
the history of what print actually Kelly centers nature in his work, such as the piece “Dragonfly.”
is,” Kelly said. “My inspiration is Jessica Mills/The USD Vista
based on 2,000 years of making “A lot of this work is re- USD. Those who are exhibited
marks in wood and metal and worked, some of it’s new,” showcase Kelly’s encouragement
so forth. I’m just adding to that Kelly said. “I keep revising. as a teacher for each student’s
vocabulary, however I can.” The beauty of print-form artistic and creative expressions.
Alongside his prints, many is that it can be revised.” Kelly notes that after 30
can note elements of poetry and USD junior Connor years of teaching, printmaking
grief. “Near the Sorrow Woods,” Frank took Printmaking with goes in and out of style. Despite
a drypoint and letterpress poem Professor Kelly over Zoom. this, much of the medium’s
that includes a poem and various “I didn’t get to see much of his processes haven’t changed
birds, relates to Kelly’s concept work during our online class,” significantly in over 2,000 years.
of witnessing nature while Frank explained. “It’s really When visiting the exhibit,
also being the subject as well. cool to see it now in a gallery.” all can witness Kelly’s
With 30 years’ worth of The gallery also features intentional incorporation
prints, both old and new work can work from contemporary artists of nature, poetry and art Students can see striking colors and birds in “A Swarm of Witnesses.”
be seen throughout the exhibit. who studied under Kelly at history in each of his prints. Jessica Mills/The USD VistaVolume 60 Issue 4 ◆ ARTS & CULTURE ◆ The USD Vista
11
Noah Schnapp harassed at UPenn
Rumors of harassment follow ‘Strangers Things’ star into college
peer pressuring him to jump
SARAH FAHEY
in a pool reportedly filled with
ASST. A&C EDITOR
cigarettes and cans. These are
all alleged attempts to get videos
While transitioning from of Schnapp participating in
high school to college, actor Noah outrageous activities to sell to
Schnapp — commonly known as paparazzi platforms, with one of
Will Byers in “Stranger Things” the videos first surfacing on TMZ,
— has run into many issues, before circulating on TikTok.
mostly because of his fame. It is clear that Schnapp wants
Though adjusting to college life is to fit in at his new university,
hard for any student, Schnapp’s but he doesn’t seem to have
celebrity status has seemed to much luck due to students
hurt him rather than help him. just wanting to use him. Most
Months ago, Schnapp importantly, he wants to
released a TikTok video of him experience college like any other
and his family’s ecstatic reaction student, regardless of his fame.
to his acceptance to the University USD junior Emily Leyva
of Pennsylvania (UPenn) as a comments on the troubling
business and entrepreneurship events surrounding the actor.
major. Since then, Schnapp “There’s already so much
seemed to face multiple pressure from being in the
challenges during the first industry at such a young age,”
semester of his freshman year. Leyva said. “Having that happen
Despite Schnapp’s to him when he tries to have
excitement, multiple viral videos a normal life is kinda sad.”
surfaced on TikTok regarding In an interview with
how students are seeking to Jimmy Fallon, Schnapp
allegedly exploit and humiliate talked about how thrilled he
the actor for their own gain. was to experience college.
Allegedly, screenshots also “I have a roommate,”
Schnapp posted a TikTok video reacting to his UPenn acceptance letter.
emerged where some say they Schnapp said. “That’s one
Photo courtesy of @Noahschnapp/TikTok
want to put something in his drink thing I was very excited
or persuade him to participate in about was living in a dorm.” completely different and new many students crave. Arriving in get to know people at USD.”
illicit activities, such as drug use. A common desire for environment. USD junior Alissa a completely different setting is Schnapp has not personally
Twitter user @burner4noah many college students is to Trejo spoke about her experience intimidating and a sure way to responded to his college
shared screenshots of text move out and discover their as an out-of-state student. bring out anyone’s insecurities. experience, with all that has
messages discussing Schnapp. own independence. Though “I did feel a little out of place Leyva confides in her experience surfaced on social media
“[They] only want to befriend mundane, living in a dorm away when coming to USD,” Trejo first being on campus. being solely rumored through
him because he is famous,” from home is a very thrilling said. “It was overwhelming. “I’ve definitely felt like I screenshots. UPenn has not
the Twitter user said. “They prospect for many as they I had to put myself out don’t fit in at times,” Leyva commented on the issue either.
don’t see him as a person.” transition into university life. there to find a community.” said. “Especially having my College is a difficult
Videos have shown Many students can relate to It is very easy to succumb to freshman year online, I feel transition for anyone, especially
Schnapp’s “friends” laughing at trying to fit in and find belonging, peer pressure when trying to fit in. like it took me such a long for those experiencing bullying
him behind his back and even especially when moving to a Belonging is a strong feeling that time to get comfortable and to and harassment, like Schnapp.
Finding your place on campus
Students share how religious and cultural clubs enhance student life
The South Asian Student
LUCAS HODSON Association had been dormant
ASST. NEWS EDITOR for a couple of years because
all previous leaders graduated,
It can be challenging for and not enough members could
students to find a group where continue to keep it running. It
they belong, but religious was not until Sethi started it back
and cultural clubs can help up with the help of Associate
many grow and be a part of a Student Government (ASG) and
community that reminds them Student Life that SASA returned
of their roots. It’s possible to campus. The club is still in
for both new and returning the process of getting approval,
students to have issues making but they are planning on
friends and finding people to celebrating events such as Diwali
do activities with outside of or the Festival of Lights, which
school. In a smaller school of might include candle making,
just over 5,500 students, it food and other activities. Various cultural and religious clubs can offer a feeling of home for students at USD.
can feel like everyone already While cultural and religious Jackson Tahmosh/The USD Vista
has a tight-knit friend group. clubs are mostly filled with people the club enhanced her religious loose and feel like they are back grow and learn more about a
Clubs such as the South of the specific culture, anyone connection because, before, where they grew up,” Sethi said. culture other than his own.
Asian Student Alliance, can join them. This can lead she had always been Christian Whether it is from a religious “It really opened my eyes
InterVarsity Christian to a better understanding and because of her parents. Now she community or a social club, because I am not Filipino, but
Fellowship, and Filipino appreciation of other cultures, finds her meaning in religion having support can help ease I’ve enjoyed learning about
Ugnayan Student Organization, religions and backgrounds that and gets to share it with others. the transition from leaving other cultures, and gathering
give students a place to learn, would not be known otherwise. InterVarsity has weekly Bible home. Most clubs host weekly in similar communities.”
grow and find people with Emma Shenk, Vice President study and other monthly meetings and monthly events, For most students, college
similar backgrounds and faiths. of InterVarsity, spoke about service and social events. but many students get together is the time to learn more about
USD junior and president the benefits of getting involved For students who were even when they are not meeting oneself. It is the first time that
of the South Asian student in religious and cultural clubs. not raised in San Diego or for the clubs. More than just they are away from home for an
Association Siddarth “If you’re wanting to other nearby areas, finding comfort, these communities extended period, and they have
Sethi believes the club is learn more about somebody’s a “second home” can be very help students grow and learn the freedom to do what they want.
a place to share and learn culture that is not your own, beneficial. Being at home often more about their culture or faith. Finding clubs can enhance
about each other’s culture. I think that there is a benefit provides a level of comfort, USD sophomore and students’ identities and teach
“It gives us a place to to attending clubs that are run and when moving to a different member of the Filipino Ugnayan them more about their culture
share each other’s cultural by people who have different state or even hours away, it Student Organization (FUSO) and different religions so that
backgrounds; it’s like a backgrounds than you.” can take that solace away. Ian Zhang believes that joining they can learn beyond what
second home,” Sethi said. Shenk added that being in “It gives them a place to let the club has allowed him to they learned from their families.You can also read
