Alcala Yearbook 2006-2007

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· Greek Life 54

Academic 146

Opening 2

Athletics 4

Clubs & Organizations 76

University Life 180

Closing 254

Seniors & Underclassmen 150

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he University of San Diego is home to more than 4 ,962 undergraduates and 27,284 alumni from 55 countires all over the world . Students from all walks of life are attracted the University because

of what it has to offer: Peace, Compassion, Wonder, Ideas , Faith, Discovery, Passion, Tradition, Justice , and Honor. It is these qualities which sets USO a part from all other uni– versities in the world.

~ 2 Openi119

~ Openir19 3

~ Ath[etics Division 5

~ 6 Ath[etics

In Alphabetical Order: Louis Barrios , Aaron DeLeon, Chris Durst , Mark Hub– bard , Chris Jacobs , Martin Jimenez , Marcus Lopez-Scharbach & Erik Stoddard Coaches: Will Guarino & Jon Clemens

~ Mens Cross Country 7

In Alphabetical Order: Kathryn Bateman, Sarah Coxhead, Kristen Jackson , Chelsea Jongewaard , Megan Kachigan , Jennifer Lagedrost , Kaitlin Moholy, Mari– ana Monasi , Cassandra Murzl , Ashlen Nimmo, Christie Osborne , Riley Porter & Julie Shultz Coaches: Will Guarino & Jon Clemens

~ 8 Ath[etics

~ Womens Cross Country 9

• 10 A th(etics

Front row from left to right: Angie Talia, Nicole Buonviri , Carly Naples , Lauren Pasion, Piper Stanaway, Alison Wiley, Cristina Lopez , Samantha Barmasse & Erin Dammen Sec– ond row from left to right: Ashlyn Bilbray, Marche Kaanehe , Samantha Shuss , Tiffany Wormhoudt , Brittany Parson, Rachel Hochuli , Alex-Andra Nicholson , Samantha Pisani , Ma– rie Finn & Bridget Savant Third row from left to right: Assistant Coach Amy Bodnar, Annmarie Vilkins , Elizabeth Daniels , Dionne Dyt , Angela Aguliar, Jessica Rice , Jaclyn Leon , Lauren Lea , Carolina Garcia & Head Coach Nicole LaBarbera.

t.tA Cfieer 11

In Alphabetical Order: Danny Brown , Nir Cohen , Ross DeRogatis , Brandon Dowdy, Daniel Fleming, De' Jon Jackson , Brandon Johnson , Patrick Lacey, Chris Lewis , Joshua Miller, Ray Murdock , Greg Nelson , Jr. , Gyno Pomare, Kyle Price , Clayton Tolbert & Theo White Coaches: Brad Holland, George Tuttle , Sam Scholl , T.J . Brown & Nick Earnest

~ 12 Ath[etics

~ Mens BasWaff 13

~ 14 Athletics

In Alphabetical Order: Erica Carlson, Morgan Henderson , Kiva Herman , Lon– don Houchin , Sabine Loewe , Kaila Mangrum, Hannah Morgenstern, Amanda Rego , Amber Sprague, Alcha Strane, Sara VanderHorst , Ashley Voisinet & Kelly Winther Coaches: Cindy Fisher, Mary Ann Falcosky, Niecee Nelson & Aubrey Eblin

t.tA Womens BasWa[[ 15

In Alphabetical Order: Michael Barry, Bucky Coe, Darrin Hall , Kenneth Mc– Cready, Joe Panzeri , Brian Phan, Dale Smith & Jake Yount Coaches: Tim Mick– elson & Ryan Ressa

~ 16 Atft(etks

~ Golf 17

~ 18 Atft.(eti!:s

In Alphabetical Order: Leon Abravanel , Mike Barbeito, Kelin Briones , Michael Caso, Ian Coffman , Lance Friesz , Fabrice Gautrat , Tim Grey, Dustin Guerrero , Ryan Guy, Brett Hiroto, JT Howlan, Colin Jennings , Nick Leonard, Adam Mari– ani , Dane McCleary, Kevin Meissner, Ciaran O'Brien, Tony Ortega, Ryan Peter– man, Eric Pohl , Sam Reeder, Julian Santana, Blaine Smith, Chase Tangney & Tannen Weis Coaches: Seamus McFadden, Tommy Tate & Mike Nicholson

t.h Mens Soccer 19

In Alphabetical Order: Veronica Ambort, Madeline Buchanan, Brittany Cam– eron, Christina Carriaga, Karen Cook, Amy Epsten, Jackie Garcia, Marina He– berer, Tara Hodgson, Hallie Huston, Elyse Juliano, Jessica Larrabee, Giuliana Longmire, Christine Mock, Esmeralda Olamendi, Leigh Ann Robinson, Cassandra Tinyo, Vanessa Vella, Natalie Vinti, Joslyn Williams, Allison Wolters & Brittany Young Coaches: Ada Greenwood & Theresa Wagner

~ 20 AtliCetics

~ Womens Soccer 21

~ 22 Athletics

In Alphabetical Order: Michon Affinito , Claire Altenau, Adelaide Bednar– ski , Brittany Cramer, Leslie Culver, Aileen Fedrick, Kristin Frick , Kiffany Gard– ner, Sarah Gleason , Kelly Griffith , Samantha Jafari , Jennifer Leopold, Kristina Levesque , Alyssa Martinez , Rachel McKay, Joy Miller, Meghan Peer, Laura Pope , Shala VanGerpen , Erin Voyles & Kristen Yoon Coaches: Mike Keeler, Shawna Ghausi & Tori Cadora

~ Womens Swimmi119 23

In Alphabetical Order: Sammy Atri , Levon Brown, Chris Coetzee, Lawrence Kourie , Thomas Liversage , Jonas Mouly, Matt Ozurovich, Ryo Sekiguchi & Chari Wolmarans Coaches: Tom Hagedorn & Robbie Blair

~ 24 A th(etics

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~ Mens Tennis 25

~ 26 Ath[etics

In Alphabetical Order: Alexandra Demidova, Helene Lindstrand, Samantha Mouly, Justine Perl , Zoe Taylor, Sophia Vogt & Monica Wiesener Coach: Sherri Stephens

t.tA Womens Tennis 2 7

In Alphabetical Order: Jordan Abruzzo , Chad Blauer, Shane Buschini ,, Darrin Campbell , Steven Chatwood, Matt Couch , Scott DeNault , Logan Gelbrich , AJ Griffin , Kevin Hansen, Russell Holzhauer, Stuart Kam, Michael Lugo , Daniel Magness , Brian Matusz , Nicholas MG Coy, James Meador, Mike Metzger, Kevin Muno , Sean Nicol , Ricardo Pecina, Brent Planck , Josh Romanski , Luke Roniger, Anthony Slama, Justin Snyder, Stephen Streich, Blake Tag– myer, Jose Valerio , Chris Viegas & Steve Winnick Coaches: Rich Hill , Eric Valenzuela, Jay Johnson , Mark Viramontes & Ramon Orozco

~ 28 Athletics

~ Mens Base6a.(( 29

rtA 30 Ath(etics

In Alphabetical Order: Zach Barr, Landen Buckley, Brian Cervenka, Nelson Chase , Tyler Combs , Lambert de Ganay, Shane Farmer, T.J . Forster, Ariel Freu– denthal , Nick Giovati , Andrew Herrington , Josh Kolojeski , Mike Lancaster, Kyle Martindale , Kelly Maxfield , Mariette Nascimento, Michael Osborn , Carson Reel– ing, Troy Tinkham & Josh Winters Coaches: Brooks Dagman & Nick Navarro

~ Men'.s Rowi119 31

In Alphabetical Order: Alex Adams , Caitlin Ames , Jennifer Autorino , Yesenia Barberena, Ariane Benito , Brittany Bjelde , Vanessa Blasic, Melissa Bleak , Emileigh Buck , Lynsie Burg, Fernanda Camargo , Jessi Cavanagh , Erin Davis , Hannah Davis , Jovana Djukic, Danielle Fontes , Rachel Garcia-Sermeno, Jocelyn Halikias , Whitney Handy, Jacquelyn Harris , Christine Holloway, Jessica Krane , Jessica Leone , Brittany Little , Emma Lord, Anne Mankiewicz , Allison Matthews , Jessica Murden, Lauren Nicolas , Elizabeth Nist, Amanda Nudelman, Kristina Nunes , Megan O'Brien , Katharine Petrich , Mary Portwood, Beth Regan , Callie Rigsby, Catherine Russo , Analissa Sarno , Samantha Shaw, Samantha Shorey, Valerie Smith , Elizabeth Spangenberg, Margarit Wespi , Crystal Wheeler & Ashley Yergler Coaches: Joan O 'Hara , Angela Chiarenza, Amelia White & Mary Obidinski

• 32 Atft.[etics

~ Womens Cross Country 33

~ 34 Ath[etics

In Alphabetical Order: Alexa Baldino, Kathleen Bonja, Katie Burk , Carey Cas– ciola, Stacy Compton, Danielle Duhart , Jennifer Ellenbeck, Virginia Fritsch, Chris– tina Haake, Keely Helbock, Alicia Massei , Kimberly Milkovich, Katie Jo Nelson , Emily Passovoy, Celine Pujol , Danielle Treiber, Kaslin Tucker, Nichole Valenzuela & Jessi Waers Coaches: Melissa McElvain, Jennifer Bridges , Kim Aggabao & Francesca Ramos

t.tA Womens Soft6aCC 35

In Alphabetical Order: Daniel Barber, Ryan Brennan, Chase Brevoort , Will Cudahy, Liam Fahey, Alex Jeffords , Adam Jones , Nick Jones , Curtis Lee , Casey Moore , Devin Muna, Michael Nieman, Sam Nardella, Chase O ' Byrne, Matt Paur, Corbet Porter, Marshall Schulz , Joe Salameh, Robbie Silverman, Chatchai Sirisuth, JP Sutro , Ben Tilton, Louis Vargas , Joe Williams & Steven Zuniga Coache: Rod Andrews

~ 36 Ath[etics

t.tA Mens Lacrosse 37

~ 38 Ath(etks

In Alphabetical Order: Sydney Berg, Alison Collier, Beth Cummings , Andrea Dowdall , Daneli Garcia, Ashley Geier, Katie Gosen , Amy Hauck, Courtney Jerzyk Sara Johnson , Anne Keicher, Erica Nuss , Stephanie Papp , Allison Pringle , Chris– tina Printz , Juliana Sanguinetti , Jacqui Taylor, Becca Thorpe & Katie Wallace Coach: Sara Headden

t.t-A Womens Lacrosse 39

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~ 40 A tft.[etics

~ Dance 41

~ 42 Ath[etics

In Alphabetical Ordet: David Allen , Steven Anderson , Vincent Atofau, Clayton Austin , Eric Bakhtiari, Henry Batton, Jason Blake, Alex Bonifer, Josh Brisco, Patrick Calahan, Tyler Chastain, Mark Cianciulli , Nick Coppedge, Michael Crawford, Sean Cullina, Gabe DeAnda , Josh Denton, Gabriel Derricks, Cooper Dodd, Wes Doyle, Robert Dubrish, Ryan Echer, Jonathan Espe, Brandon Espy, Tommy Eulberg, Tyler Evans Brendan Feliczak, Justin Fontenberry, Jared Forrester, John G'Sell , Matt Gabbard, Beau Galbraith, Chris Gianelli, Eric Gregg, Ben Hannula, Han– ner Hart, Adam Hauser, Kyson Hawkins, Spencer Hollison, Kiernan Hopkins, Ryan Jackson , Josh Johnson, Mark Johnson , Derron Juarez , An– drew Kaestle, Dorian Keller, Ryan King , Kyle Kofoed , Ryan Larson , Taber LeMarr, John Matthews, Zach May, Chase McBride, Anthony McCrady, Jason McFarland , John McSorley, Frederick Montgomery, Jake Morgan, Ryan Morgan, Cody Nenadal , Patrick O 'Neill, Jordan Paopao, Hutch Parker, Ronnie Pentz , Jon Polk , Chris Ramsey, Caleb Rath , Adhir Ravipati, Rubin Resnick , Alex Rice, William Roche, JT Rogan , Andrew Rolin , Stephen Roseman , Eric Ruiz , Mitch Ryan , Damian Scott, Travis, Scudday, Matt Shearer, Kaea Simeona, Tony Simmons, Conrad Smith , Godfrey Smith, Joe Staab, Eric Stern, Kenny Stivers, Julian Strickland , Averill Sutchar, Josh Sutchar, Troy Taylor, Paul Tremblay, Nick Vassiliadis, Matt Vuoso , Labroi Walton, Casey Weiss & Matthew West Coaches: Ron Caragher, Dave Adolph , Mike Christianson , Jimmie Dougherty, Ed Lamb, Mike Rish , DelVaughn Alexander & Coleman Hutzler

~ Foot6a(( 43

~ 44 Ath(etics

~ Foot6a[( 45

t,t\ 46 Ath(etics

In Alphabetical Order: Laurel Abrahamson, Jessica Anderson , Kristen Carl– son, Andrea Csaszi, Christie Dawson , Amy DeGroot , Torey Ellick , Moira Mc– Carthy, Lauren McClure , Laura Murphy, Jessica Nyrop , Breanne Ogden, Rachel Salcer, Jaimarie Sutherland, Kayleen Webster & Erin Wiskar Coaches: Jennifer Petrie, Brent Hilliard , Stephanie Moreno, Paul Warren , Ryan Maspero & Missy Ross

~ Wome.ns Voffey6a(( 47

In Alphabetical Order: Alex Antone , Shy B, Ryan Bennett, Mike Booth, Barry Bradley, Mason Brown , Jack Carroll , Russ Condas , Tim Conway, Davis Corley, Chris Diaz, Giovanni DiMento , Joey Edwards , Matt Freeman, Graham Gregg, Dan Hagen, Steve Holper, Cyrus Homayoun, Tana Karnchanakphan , Paul Lar– kins , Philip McDermott , Kevin Murphy, Kevin O 'Connell , David Orasin, Brian Owens , Nick Paxson , Karl Riesen , Jared Roberts , Hiro Rodriguez , Manny Ven– turella , Wyn Williams & Sloan Youksetter Advisor: Fr. Owen Mullen

~ 48 Atfi.[etics

r.tA · Mens Rug6y 49

~ 50 Athletics

5 for Mikey Softball

t.t Fa[[ Intramura[ 51

CoRec 5 x 5 Basketball Champions:

AIO Football Champions :

The Bomb Squad

The Playmakers

Men's A 5 x 5 Basketball Champions :

CoRec Softball Champions :

The Bounty Hunters

Mishionz

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Women 's 5 x 5 Basketball Champions :

Men's Softball Champions :

Bullfighters

Jamaican Bears

~ 5 2 Ath(etics

Men 's B 5 x 5 Basketball Champions : 2 Legit

CoRec Soccer Champions : Goblins

Ultimate Frisbee Champions : Sons of Oden

~ Sprir19 Intramu.ra[ 5 3

t.tA Greek Life Division 55

Senior night

Kappa dance

Bid Day 2007

• 56 Greek Life

Kappa Kappa Gamma new members

High School Heros dance

Pref Night

t.tA Kappa. Kappa. Gamma 57

High school heros exchange

Retreat

Breastival

~ 5 8 Greek. Life

Cheer costumes

Recruitment

r.tA Kappa Kappa Gamma 59

Toy Drive

WWF

Park clean up

~ 60 Greek. Life

Meeting

Caroline at the Legion

~ Lam6an. Chi A[pha 61

USO Tree Lighting Festival

Park clean up

~~ 62 Greek. Life

Sailing

Park clean up

Toy drive

~ Lamoc!a. Cfii A(pfia 63

Ronald McDon– ald House

Cowboy dance

Diamonds

~ 64 Greeli. Life

Bid day

~ A(pfui Delta Pi 65

~ 66 Greeli, Life

Winner of poker tournament

Group at Bucca

~ A(pna Ddta. Pi 6 7

~ 68 Greek Life

~ Kappa. A(pfui Tfieta. 69

~ 70 Greek. Life

~ Kappa. A(pfia T(ieta. 71

Feeding monks in Burma

Family

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Spending time with deaf children in Vietnam

Holding an orphan in Vietnam

Initiation weekend

~ Gamma Phi Beta 73

Showing Gamma Phi Beta spirit

Buying toys

~ 74 GreeR. Life

Buying toys

~ Gamma Pfii Beta. 75

~ C[ubs & Organizations Division 77

T he Alcala Club is a service organization of men and women who work with the presi– dent of the University of San Diego as official representatives of the university. They act as the liaisons between the USD community and the various guests who visit the campus . As the student representatives of the univer– sity, they greet and register guests , answer questions about USD, and work at various university sponsored activities and functions . The Alcala Club was first started in the spring of 1989. As a result of the enact– ment of Title IX, the Alcala Womens and the Alcala Mens clubs were required to join together. The founding members believed that a service organization was needed for the university. There was yet to be an or– ganization on campus dedicated to serv– ing the president and the USD community.

~ 7 8 C[u6s & Or9anizations

~ A[ca.[a C[ub 79

~ 80 C(u6s & Or9aniza.tions

A lpha Kappa Psi is a co-education– al business fraternity that aims to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounting, and finance .

~ A[plw. Kappa Psi 81

~ 82 C[ubs & Or9aniza.tions

~ A(plw. Kappa. Psi 83

I nterVarsity Christian Fellowship has been engaged in college ministry for 70 years all over the country. Since 1993, InterVarsity has had an increasing impact on the campus at USO. Invited by administration to minister to Evan– gelical Protestant students and reach out to the non-religious , our commu– nity reflects the diversity of Gods king– dom. We value community, worship , prayer, scripture, multi-ethnicity, jus– tice , evangelization, spiritual formation , the church and international missions.

~ 84 C(ubs & Or9anizations

r.h~ InterVarsity 85

~ 86 C[ubs & Or9aniza.tions

~ InterVarsi1J 8 7

~ 88 C(ubs & Or9aniza.tions

C ASA is a program within the Center for Community Service Learning engaging 3 ,000 of the 4 ,800 undergraduates in ser– vice annually. CASA supports students in various avenues for promoting community and working for social change . Our vision is global , recognizing that we can act in our immediate community, but that opportuni– ties exist for international action as well . CASA increases awareness of the local and global community through ex– panding and enriching service learning opportunities . CASA promotes cultural awareness and social consciousness. We make a difference by providing outreach opportunities and making lasting con– nections between USO and the commu– nity. CASA believes in social justice and the promotion of basic human rights through education , service , and inclusion.

~ Center for Awareness, Service & Action 89

(Left) SSS Academic Advisor : Sara Boquin and SSS Director: Daniella Hickling (Right) Dollars for Scholars Walk

SSS Recruitment

Open-mic Night

• 90 C[u.6s & Or9anizati.ons

Summer Bridge Trip to San Diego Zoo

U SO TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) helps to meet the 11 success beyond college" needs of low income, first genera– tion college students , and those with disabili– ties who enroll at USO. The SSS program, funded by the US Department of Education , strengthens its participants' abilities through academic foundations , values , and support systems . It provides services to retain and graduate students , helping them to begin ca– reers and pursue graduate education . New– ly admitted freshman and transfer students transition to USO during a one-week Bridge program. Services such as advising , financial aid and personal counseling, instructional support, peer networking, mentoring and post-BA planning are provided in the aca– demic year and summer through senior year.

~ Student Support Services 91

S cholarship, Leadership & Service: A national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship , leadership and service. Creates opportunities for continued leadership development , promotes service to colleges&universities&encourageslife-longcontributionstotheglobalcommunity.

Mortar Board reunion

Mortar Board Halloween reading

~ 92 C(ubs & Or9aniza.ti.ons

Mortar Board Halloween reading

Mortar Board service project

Mortar Board Halloween reading

~ Morta.r Boan:l 93

T he Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps is an academic program for students who wish to become officers in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps. The pro– gram encompasses students from five San Di– ego colleges and focuses on preparing future officers to serve their country with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Through academic achievement, physical fitness, and communi– ty service the men and women in N.R.O.T.C. benefit the USO community by creating good relations with students from other schools and individuals with different backgrounds .

Company physical training

Khaki/Charlie Inspection

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94 C(u6s & Or9aniza.tions

Freshman Orientation

Dress Whites Inspection

Promotion

Dress Blues Inspection

~ a.va.[ Reserve Offiar Tra.ini119 Corps 9 5

December 2006 Graduation

Dress Blues

Semper Fidelis Physical Training

Halloween Field Meet

~ 96 C[ubs & Or9aniza.tion.s

Pass-in-Review Cer– emony 2007

Dress Blues Inspection

Submarine Club

r.tA avai Reserve Officer Traini119 Corps 97

Horseback Riding in Baja

Kayaking on Lake Cuyamaca

Meeting the bear after hiking around Lake Cuyamaca

Repelling down a can– yon

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98 C(u6s & Or9anizations

The man, the myth , the sea: kayaking at Los Arbolitos.

The joy of cooking - eating! Jeremiah Gray, Brianna Pasko, Courtney Kelley, Liz Mack , Ryan Haywood

~ Outdoor A£!ventures 99

Hiking up to Stone– wall Peak: Christine Holloway, Sabrina Johnson, Alexan– dra Barry, Eleanor Brown, Alejandro Diaz.

Kayakingm on Lake Cuyamaca

Hiking Oakzanita Trail: Danielle Barton, Kath– ryn Giancola, Alex– andra Barry, Jennifer Leopold.

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100 C[u6s & Or9aniza.tions

Taking a break while hiking Oakzanita Trail : Nha-Mai Le , Kathryn Giancola, Jennifer Leopold, Jaclyn Miller.

Repelling down a canyon .

Orientation Adventure Participants: August 2006

~ Outdoor Aclventu.res 101

U niversity Ministry programs and ser– vices for the University community are intended to help nourish an adult faith , form a strong community of wor– ship, serve the poor and act for justice. Persons of religious traditions and those still searching for their religious identity are welcome to take part in its programs , activities and services . They include re– treats , worship , scripture study, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction , liturgical ministries , ecumenical services , social jus– tice and service opportunities , faith refleG tion groups and Founders Chapel choir.

Choir retreat

Make a meal for the homeless .

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102 C[ubs & Organizations

Stuffed animal drive

Choir retreat

Choir retreat

Choir retreat

r.h University Ministry 103

Choir retreat

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Stuffed animal drive

~ 104 C(u6s & Or9anizations

Choir retreat

Choir retreat

t.tA · University Ministry 105

Craft time with children at La Gloria, Tijuana. Student makes dinner at Interfaith Shelter Network.

Caitlin Ames helping at La Morita in Tijuana.

Ben Lee, Crystal Catalan and Ali Wolters at the Hunger Banquet to raise awareness of world poverty and hunger.

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~ 106 C(u6s & Or9anizations

Students help make dinner at the Interfaith Shelter Network. Ashlen Nimmo with a new friend at La Mori– ta in Tijuana.

T his office is inspired by the life and faith of Archbishop Os– car Romero of El Salvador whose defense of the poor and advo– cacy for justice led to his martyr– dom. The Center offers weekly and monthly service opportunities , an alternative Spring Break in Ti– juana, and numerous chances to deepen your understanding of what is means to be a person of justice.

Caroling for cans.

~ Romero Center for Faith & Action 107

Julia Campagna visits David at La Gloria, an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico .

Allison Christina helping at the Romero Center booth at the Alcala Ba– zaar.

Kelly Mazurek makes pupusas at a restaurant in El Salvador during Encuentro 2007.

Coely Woyak poses with a girl from El Salvador.

~ 108 C(ubs & Or9anizations

Eleven stu– dents and two University Ministry staff traveled to El Salvador in January 2007, they are pictured here with the staff of Crispaz , an organization in El Salvador.

Hannah Evans and Heather Brecht par– ticipated as residents of Box Village during Hunger & Homeless Awareness week in November 2006 .

t.tA Romero Center for Faith & Actwn 109

T he Associated Students ' Leadership Team serves University of San Diego Un– dergraduates as official student representatives who promote opportunities for growth and expression, address student issues , and enrich a diverse , inclusive , and engaged community.

Vice President of Marketing: Bill Roecker Responsible for marketing and pro– moting all AS sponsored events. The Vice President of Marketing strives to Increase awareness for student life on campus. This is done through the position as chair of the AS Marketing Board.

President: Rhett Buttle The President is the official repre– sentative of the Associated Students and the University of San Diego undergraduate student body. The President is ultimately responsible for the welfare of this Association. The President shall serve as Chair of the Student senate, the AS Exec:: utive Board, and all AS Leadership Team Meetings.

Vice President of Multicultural Relations : Nicole Calantas The Vice President for Multicultural Relations oversees the Multicultural Relations Board and is the student representative on matters of diver– sity, inclusion, and multicultural is– sues on the USO campus.

Vice President of Finance: Beth Yanez

The Vice President of Finance is charged with allocating the student fees that make up the organizations $900,000 annual budget. Asso– ciated Students uses these funds to bring events such as concerts, comedians, happy hours , speak– ers, community service, and other events to campus for little or no cost to students .

Vice President of Academics : Melissa Miranda

Vice President of Programming: Nicholas Severson

The Vice President of Academics advises the Honor Council, Director of Academic Programming, and sits on University Senate and the Board of Trustees Academic Committee.

The primary responsibility of the Vice President for Programming Is to serve as chair of the Program– ming Board. Their job entails mak– ing sure that the AS Programmers, Directors in charge of coordinating student events, are doing their jobs at the highest quality level possible for the USO community.

• 110 C(ubs & Or9aniwtions

Vice President of Student Organizations: Brian Wright The Vice President of Student Or– ganizations oversees the function– ing of all student clubs and organi– zations on campus. This includes organizing Interclub Council (ICC) Meetings, registering clubs, and ap– proving the establishment of new clubs and organizations.

Vice President of Student Issues : Courtney Sakai The Vice President for Student Is– sues primary responsibility is to serve as the chair of the Student Is– sues Board which ensures that the concerns and issues facing USO stu– dents are addressed..

T he Student Issues board consists of two senators representing each under– graduate class as well as representatives from a number of different organi– zations and offices on campus. The Student Issues board tackles issues brought to the Vice President for Student Issues. The meetings are open to the student body, and any and all issues are addressed and handled as promptly as possible. Senior Senators Junior Senators

Kathleen Gallagher

Jennifer Fernandez

Jenna Kane

Stephen Helper

Sopfwnwre Senators

Freshmen Senators

Dillon Friedman

Christina Heaton

Brent Klovstad

Daniel Rosiak

• Associa.wl Sttufe.nts 111

AS Christmas

The National Asso– ciation of Campus Activities Confernce in Reno, Nevada. Stephanie Siordia, Ja– son Schreiber, Nicho– las Severson & Jenna Kane.

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112 C(ubs & Or9aniza.tions

AS retreat

SunSurf

AS Dinner Fall election nooner

~ A.ssociatd Students 113

Ice-cream social

Honors Student Board Spring 2007

Ice-cream social

Pizza night

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114 C(u6s & Or9anizations

Trip to Getty Museum

Ice-cream social

T he Honors Program is designed to provide students of superior abil– ity and accomplishment with challenges and opportunities that will allow them to realize their potential more fully. The program emphasizes teaching excel– lence , small classes , and a core curricu– lum of innovative and exciting courses. Honors students have numerous op– portunities for individual counseling and discussions with honors faculty.

t.h~ Honors Pro9ra.m 115

T he United Front meets the needs of the university community by insti– tutionalizing diversity. The United Front will serve as a major source to bring people together and to link the campus community in its quest for diversity and pluralism. These needs have been ree: ognized by the university community: students , faculty , staff, and administra– tion, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges . The mission of the University of San Diego as stated in its philosophy is based upon the respect of the individual. The United Front will equally embrace and promote diversity of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender, religion , age , economic status , and disabil– ity. The members will support diversity by discouraging ignorance , insensitivity, intolerance, oppression , and prejudice. In its orientating and activities , this organiza– tion shall primarily provide educational service . ~ 116 Clubs & Or9animtions

~ Uniwi Front Mu(ticuLtu.ra( Center 117

International Expo: China

T he purpose of the Interna– tional Student Organization is to give every single interna– tional student the opportunity to feel at home . Also , in g1v1ng them the opportunity to meet other students from different countries or even from the same country. To provide a social atmo– sphere for international students.

Global Village: India

Enjoying Brazil– ian food

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118 C(u.6s & Organizations

International Expo : Spain

Carnival

Global Village

~ Intema.tiona[ Student Or9animtion 119

International Expo flamingo dance

Carnaval

Harbor cruise

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120 C(u6s & Or9anizati.ons

Alessandra & Noorie

International Expo dance

~ Intemationa( St:wient Organization 121

~ 122 C(u6s & Or9aniza.tions

A ikane O' Hawaii serves to promote and perpetuate Pacific Island culture and spirit on USDs campus.

~ Aika.ne O' Hawaii 123

~ 124 C(u6s & Organizations

~ Aikane O' Hawaii 125

T he Association of Chicana Activists strives to create a sisterhood by act– ing as a support/familia for its members through recruitment and retention. To promote higher education to our gente {people). To be culturally aware of the is– sues that embody la Mujer (the Woman) and our community as a whole that en– ables us to liberate our consciousness . To provide opportunities for political aware– ness by engaging in empowering our gente {people). To recognize their right to vote by supporting voter registration drives , supporting candidates who have a proven track record in representing is– sues that impact our gente (people) and to participate in the advocacy for/ against legislation that impacts our community.

~ 126 C(u.6s & Organizations

~ Association of Chicana. Activists 127

~ 128 C(u6s & Or9animtions

~ Association of Cliuana. Activists 129

~ 130 C(u6s & Organizations

T he Asian Students Association serves to inform the USO com– munity about Asian culture and heritage .

~ Asian Students Association 131

~ 132 C(u6s & Or9aniza.tions

~ B Cacli Student Union 133

• 134 C(u6s & Organizations

~ B[cuk Stuae.nt Union 135

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T he purpose of this organization is to promote an awareness of the Filipino culture on the USO campus . It is also an organization focused on assisting students of Fili– pino descent academically, socially, and educationally.

~ 138 C(u6s & O

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t.tA Fi[ipino "U9na.yan 11 Sttufent Or9aniza.tion 139

T his organization serves to en– courage Chicano/a & Latino/ a students to further their education, to cooperate with local community organizations, to encourage all mem– bers to promote their cultural heri– tage, to strive for social , economic & political power for "La Raza:' and to develop an awareness and soli– darity with Third World struggles with emphasis on Latin American.

~ 140 C(utis & Organizations

r.J Movemiento Esuu:Cantl( de Cfiimno/ aActivists 141

~ 142 C(ubs & Or9aniza.tions

~ Movemiento Estudanti[ de Cliimno/ a.Activists 143

~ 144 C[u6s & Organizations

P RIDE is an alliance of undergraduate men and women at USO who are gay, lesbian, bisexual , transgendered, questioning or any other label one chooses to be identified as , and those who are supportive of this community. As a cultural organization , the primary purpose of PRIDE is to foster and environment of ac– ceptance and inclusion through education, support , and social activities.

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~ PRIDE 145

aA Academics Division 147

College of Arts & Sciences Dean: Dr. Nicholas Healy

School of Peace Studies Dean: Fr. William He!ldiey

School of Business Administration Interim Dean: Dr. Andrew Allen

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School of Law Dean: Mr. Kevin Co[e

School of Nursing & Health Science Dean: Dr. SaCCy Hanlin

School of Leadership & Education Sciences Dean: Dr. PauLa Cordeiro

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r.tA Academics 149

~ Seniors Division 151

Jennifer Aaa.many Chris Aieffo Rasliea A[ slieryani Briana A[varez

Jessica Amar90 Jenna Anderson Iroquois Anaerson Ann Andrews

Aaron Ar9ier Miclia.e[ Ar9ier Christina Arias E(iza.6etli Asmutft.

~ 152 Seniors

Mru:ke.nzie Atkinson Sfutnnon Ayer

Chdsey Azcona. E(iza6eth Baker

Ric.hare£ Barno Isiclro Barr09an Jr. Amamfa Barrera Re6ecm Barron

Brian Beci Joshua Beic!(er Beau BeCi119 Pame[a Beffoso

Danyeffe Be119ocfiea Cfutr(es Bennett

Jarocl Bennett Asfi(ey Boye£

Sfiea[yn Brancl Maria Bratton-Keams

Stephen Britt Laura Bur9er

t.tA Seniors 153

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Wes Cfiew Ser9io Cliiiws Amy CCo9fier Mau.ro Co [abia.nclii

Ca.ro[ine Conne[[ A[[ison Cordova. Aaa.m Cra.mer Rru:.fie( Crocker

Ma.rica.rmen Cu6ero erissa. Cysewsh Susan Da.vis Bra.naon DeYoW19

Katharine De(a.no Kazu.yo De[si Lisa, Marie Di Pasqua,(e )a.son Dia.mona

~ 154 Seniors

Ju.lie. Dillir19 Lauren Doeneka R.e6eaa. Dofi.ren Christina Douglas

Micftael Dowcf J ac.lyn Earls Cfi.eryn Er19e6recfi.t Dustin Ernst

Ecfua.rcfo Espinoza. Ancfrea. Estrada Lauren Fajlwwsh Nicole Fazzio

Julia Fernandez Mam Fernandez Alena Figliu.olo Acfum Fowler

Geralcf Fn.1.r19iffo Vanessa Fu.llen Sarah Fuffer ico(e Ga6mffi

aA Seniors 155

Josepfi G099ero Myra Ga.smin Lisa. Gfia.ri.6 Jenna. Gil6ert

Cynthia. Godinez a.ta.(ie Go [c!far6 Racfia.e( Go[c!far6 iclio(a.s Go(c!man

Lissette Gomez Ju.Cia. Gordon

E(iz.a.6etfi Gorc!on Monica Greenwa[c!

Marissa Guevara Jolin Gutierrez Kristen Ha.sen.stab Brittany Ha.ff

Brittany Ha.nay Kristen Ha.sensta.6 Li6erty He6ron Cli.riswpfier Hems-a.eLeon.

~ 156 Seniors

Gabe Hernandez AshCey H½Jhtower M~an Hohnemann JennHowan:l

Brooke Hoyt DanH119hes Lauren Insa(aco Jonathan Jameson

Anna Jankowski Ky(eKemp Bra.rufon Ki119 Nico (ette Kovacevich

Ke((er Kristina Laura Larson Keny Lawfor Jessica Le B(aru:.

Breanne Leach Miche((e Lei6rancC

Jason Leppert Jessica Levin

t.tA Seniors 157

Jeff Lewis Court:ttey Li119(e Garrett Lipus ico(e Loeff(er

Juan Lopez Les(ieLuna Danie[ Lyndt, Sfiaron Mack.erras

Alfonso Mil9ana Danieffe Mil9cCits Stacey Manista Surufee MatlllSafo

Cfi:ristina Martens Evan Martini SancCiMata Jennifer Mavion

Keffy Mazurek. Laura Mc.Caffrey Cherie Mc.Caffrey Mary-Kath[een Mc.Cann

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Mdanie Mcfor(aruf Mf9han McGuire Arufrew McMiffin FJ:u:fie( Meanick.

IanMe1:z9er Amy Micfie( Jennifer Miffer Jennifer Mifoscft.

Erin Mircft. Casey Moore A(6erto Mor(ett Mf:qan Mortensen

Brett Mowry Krestsna ann Cft.arfotte eifson Paofo Marco Neri

Jufie ovak Jufie O'Hare

Christina O'Keefe Coffeen O'Maffey

t.tA Seniors 159

Diana Orozco Cory Ozar Ra.y Pacini Josh Padifock.

AffanPanka Marissa Panziera

Mattfte.w Parr Timothy Parr

Jessica Partain Anna Patton Regina Perez Mary Margaret Perona

Gina Pettineffi Cfiri.s Pettit atisfia P(ummer Co(in Porteifie(c!

JuJissa Preciru:fo

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~ 160 Seniors

E[a.ine. R.icftanfs Ja.irelt Ro66ins Keffy Romme[ Raque[ Row[a.rui

Kristina. Sa.[vati EricSa.ndie.z

Ga6rie[a. Sa.nguinet:i. E(iza.6etfi. Santoyo

Ma.rsfia.[[ Scfiu(tz Ca.ro[yn Seviffa. Katherine. Sfia.fer Whitney Sharpe

Sa.sfia. Shuman Stephanie Siordia. Jor9en SCots ACe;mrulra. Smith

Jared: Sp09no[a. Danny Spyra. Jeffery Stephanie Kaitlyn Suffiva.n

~ Seniors 161

Megruin Su[[ivan Sarah Tankers[ey A(e;\:arufra Tfi.i6eauCt Lindsey Thomsen

Bryce Tom[in Rhiannon Totfi. Jessica Trim6(e Moffy Tustison

Danie[ Va[cazar II Heather Van Luven

Lauren Vanzi[e Jonathon Var9as

ACina Vasy[yeva Jake V[a&mirov Asfi.Cey Voisinet Lindsey van Kaene(

Monica Votaw Matt Vuoso Corrine Wa119 Brandon Weiss

~ 162 Seniors

Ann WelCs Brittany Wenzel Elisa Whiteman Re6ecca Wilkison

Frank. Zaccaria Clinton Zane Joshua Ryan. Jac.o6

~ Seniors 163

~ Uru:fe.rcCassmen Division 165

Amani A(anizi Tiana Bayrami Ariane Benito Joanmati.e Cona-ty

Jovana Djukk Kristie F arthi119 Sara Fitzgerald" Vanessa Go119

Jolin Holton-Burke. Brerufun Poo(e Katie Rasinski Jefferson Reei!

~ 166 Uru!erdassmen

Dyana Ristic A(ejarufro Safinas De6oraft. Smith Jena Stennett

Marie Wotfi.erspoon

t.h~ Juniors 167

Siy[a. Ba.mes Jennifer Buenrostro Mefa.nie Burnett Stepfumie Dau.we

Lauren Dorutft. Keff y Dreyer Kristen E[i.as Ca.mrin Ffores

Eva.n Forster Ernesto Gonza.[ez Ka.tft.[een Gosen Da.rren Gra.y6eh[

~ l 6 8 Unaerdassmen

Courtney Hoffman Jessie.a. Hoffman Mattfte.w Leigfi Moises Marti.

Ke((y McCarty Ji((ian McGinnity A(yson Me(rose Ga6rie( akasfiima

ME!9fian O'Brien Asfi(ey Pfie(ps Veronica. Scott Arufrea Seccom&e

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~ 170 Unclerc(assmen

Vanessa B[asic. Victoria. Borcfia.n:f

Katie Brensk.e Kevin Caceres

Fe[i;t: Canuu:ho Robert Caraveo Giffian Cattey Stevi Cauzza.

Miliae.[a Cavaffi ataLie Clia119 Casey Chapman Va[erie Chiappone

Matthew Chic.Ho Mic.had Chic.Ho Keffey Christianson Kate Christman

Joseph Cinar Ash[ey Co66 Ky[e Corcfova. Tara Co~

~ Freshmen 171

E(iza6etft, Cros&y Soren Cro~a(( Jofin-Pau! Damante Alexis Day

Mai(e Delfierro Eric. Denuy( Brenna Dougher!)' Kenneth Downey

Danie( Dunne k.oyo Efretei Antonia Enciu. Hannah Evans

Cfiristi.na Ferrer ik.o(as Finley DanaF(a& Mafforie Flores

Matthew For9ey Tiffany Freshwater Kelsey Gapstur Tyler Gatlin

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Tiffany Huey Lace.y Hulsey Bever(y Hutchi119s Sheree Hy~

M~anJames Marisa Jung Mor9an Justice Kirsten Kadlec

t.tA Freshmen 173

A[~aru:Cer Karo[ Ryan Kast Juiia Koiwnenlw Chris Kotek.

Lac.ey Krimrner ScottKroha Patrick. Lac.ey Ryan Lance.

Wiffiam Law6at19h Kuku Leruilieater Dy[an Les[ie Samantha Levine

Matthew Leyva Christopher Liepman

Aru!rew Lik.en.s Mf.9rut Lirufsay

Victoria Lwul Sarah Luster Lauren MarshaC Anumda Massi

~ 174 Underdassmen

Clia.r[otte May Keffey McDermott Jenna. Mclver M~an Me"t.z9er

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~ Freshmen 175

A(exaru:fer P(um6 Ryan Powe[[ Katherine Powers Lawrence Press(ey

Camron Proctor Mari Raftopomos Nico(e Ranney Matthew Reibert

Tfiomas Reveff Nculia Rezai Eric. Ro6erson Kimber( y Roe

Mar9oth Romero Jennifer Rosin Wes(ey Rothman Coffeen Rumsey

Arufrew Santibanez Anna[issa Samo Sarah Schcule Cfuifen Scfwyer

~ 176 Unaerdassmen

Anna. Slia.w Brooke. Sfie.rick.-Odom

Samantha. Sfi.uss Micftae.[ Sinocfis

Natlia.n Smith Konie Spark.s Brittany Steffen Ita-Livi Suarez

Javvacf Syed" Ju(ia Tfi.ome. Brittany Tfi.ompson Cara Tfi.ompson

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Natasha. Vak.i[i Clia.r(otte Va[enti.ne

Aaam Vanni Mf.9an VeCi119

~ Freshmen 177

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~ Freshmen 179

~ University Life Division 181

Photos and dedication article provided by Zulma Olea

M ichael Lam was a remarkable person. He was an adoring son, loving brother, and wonderful friend. Mikey or Mikey-Pooh, as his friends dubbed him, was always bursting with energy. Even though Mikey appeared to be quiet , in actuality, he was quite a chatter-box. He loved life and lived it to the fullest extent. He took pleasure in traveling abroad , cars, and eating out. He was exceptionally talented with computers and electronics in general , and everyone knew they could count on Mikey when they had computer problems. Mikey is an irreplaceable soul that left his mark in this world. Without a shred of doubt , he is watching over his mommy, sister Linda, and all his friends who dearly miss him. He was fortunate to have gone with his best friend Ofir, so we know he is in excellent company. Mikey would want all of us to be like him and seize the day by living life to its fullest. So please, be like Mike, Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!

Mikey - Loved, Lost , but Never will be Forgotten

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182 Universi-ty Life

t.tA In Memory ofMicftae( Lam 183

~ 184 University Life

T he mission of the Theatre Arts Program of the University of San Diego is to present and promote theatre as an essential component of civilization, one that educates and entertains. By training students in all aspects of theatre, students are provided with the experience and skills that will help them develop a multi-cultur– al understanding of diverse societies, past and present, and a life-long appreciation of theatre as a cultural force. This year's theater produc– tions included Arthur Miller's The Cruci6(e, Pro– fessor Evelyn Dfaz Cruz's G[ass Core£, and Peter Weiss' The Marquis de Sade.

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~ 186 University Life

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Article taken from USO Magazine (Spring 2007 Issue) Pictures taken by Eric Drotter

F aith. Compassion. Peace. Wonder. Justice. Those are just some of the key values of the University of San Diego. Every day, students, alumni and faculty are steeped in the ideals that USO is built upon, but getting the school's key messages out to the public in a meaningful way takes an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes thought , work and strategy. At last , all that effort is paying off. In October, the university's board of trustees unanimously approved adoption of a new logo that was designed with the goal of reinforcing the school 's Catholic heritage and unique traditions. A special ceremony to unveil the logo and branding marks took place on campus on December 8 , and was attended by President Lyons , members of USD 's board of trustees , faculty , students and other cam– pus constituents. All of the new graphic elements that were presented at the event feature colors in the University of San Diego's primary color palette: "Immaculata Blue'; "Torero Blue'; "Founders Blue:' and "Alcala White '.' Blue and white , of course , were chosen as the school 's colors by the founders , who selected them due to their connection to the Virgin Mary, whose statue sits atop the dome of The Immaculata, which is also adorned with blue. "Today marks a new era in the history of the Univer– sity of San Diego :' President Lyons said at the unveiling event. "This is an exciting moment for any institution , particularly one that's on the move '.'

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~ 190 University Life

~ Homeromi119 191

~ 192 University Life

Article written by Dima Askar (Tfte Vista. - December Issue) Picture provided by Associated Students and Ryan Brennan

A ssociated Students and Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored the first annual USO Festival of Lights at Colachis Plaza, on Monday, December 4. The event included lighting a Christmas tree , taking pk· tures with Santa Claus , drinking hot chocolate, decorating personal stockings and singing and dancing to Christmas carols. President Mary Lyons led over 300 students in a prayer at 7:00 p.m. before turning on the tree lights. The tree was placed by the fountain in between "a symbol of faith , the Immaculata and a sym– bol of wisdom, the education buildings of the university," [President] Lyons [commented] . Christmas lights on Marian Way [were] turned on each night from 7 to 10 p.m. until December 26 . Furthermore, the Festival of Lights is an opening for a variety of holiday events on campus [such as door decorating contests] .

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Article written by Kate Sullivan (Tfie Vista. - December Issue) Pictures taken by Ryan Brennan

A IDS , rape and subsequent HIV infection and the kidnapping of children for forced enlistment are heart-wrenchingly ad– dressed in the impact 1 tent in the Camino-Founders courtyard, billed as a multimedia "journey of emotional , spiritual and practical significance. " InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the Romero Center for Faith in Action , a division of University Ministry sponsored the impact 1 campaign at USO. The tent, which was anonymously donated to the La Jolla Presbyterian Church , traveled to San Diego State , UCSD, and USO, and will continue onto other universities in the United States .

The tent is a 30-minute multimedia simulated walkthrough of three African people whose lives were affected by HIV, AIDS , and related African strife. Participants carry an mp3 player with head– phones and are encouraged to leave their worries of this world behind and immerse themselves in the experience. Participants are confronted with staggering statistics and anecdotal evidence of life in Africa . The presentation reports that Uganda, with a population of 27,300,000 , has an HIV prevalence of 530,000, over 900 ,000 orphans , and 30,000 children abducted to forcibly serve in the Lord 's Resis– tance Army. One path through the tent detail the story of Olivia, a woman who contracted AIDS after being raped twice by the same man , a result of a commonly-believed myth that intercourse with a virgin will cure HIV A prayer wall was provided as a part of the journey; students wrote prayers or thoughts on slips of paper that would be sent to World Vision volunteers in Africa, a Christian relief organization. Organizers [also) encourage[d] those who went through the tent to sign letters addressed to President [George W.] Bush and [Secretary of State] Condoleezza Rice , sign petitions , and [to] donate money to World Vision as a way of acting against the human rights injustices in Africa.

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~ 196 University Life