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An interview with usf’s president on diversity, sex, sin, and what it means to be a Jesuit

BEN GILL
Staff Writer

University of San Francisco President the Rev. Paul Fitzgerald, S.J. is a man bridging many divides, be they bureaucratic, political, or ideological. As the individual tasked with overseeing the entirety of the university, he must attempt to please all sides while fulfilling the most pressing needs of the institution and ensuring its long-term success.  Continue reading An interview with usf’s president on diversity, sex, sin, and what it means to be a Jesuit

Muslim Student Association hosts vigil honoring students slain in Chapel Hill, NC

Ben Gill
Staff Writer

The world was shocked, saddened, and outraged on Feb. 10 following the brutal murder of three Muslim college students at an apartment complex in Chapel Hill, NC by their white neighbor over what was initially described as a parking dispute, but is now widely believed to be a hate crime. Continue reading Muslim Student Association hosts vigil honoring students slain in Chapel Hill, NC

Panel Highlights Female Innovation in Digital Journalism

Ben Gill
Staff Writer

A throng of reporters, media officials, and other tech-savvy individuals converged on the Twitter offices in downtown San Francisco on Feb. 3 for a panel on the impact of women in global journalistic innovation. Hosted by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the event featured four leading figures from around the world sharing their efforts and experiences to enhance the role of women in next-generation news.  Continue reading Panel Highlights Female Innovation in Digital Journalism

Lambda Theta Nu Inc. adds color to campus

BEN GILL
Staff Writer

While the University of San Francisco publically prides itself on student diversity, the reality on campus–i.e. only 5.6% and 18.1% of students are African American and Hispanic/Latino, respectively–for many students of color stands in stark contrast to the promise made in pamphlets. Fortunately, a wide range of student organizations at USF are doing their part to buck the trend. Continue reading Lambda Theta Nu Inc. adds color to campus