USD Magazine Fall 2009

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T H E I MP O R T A N T T H I N G I S T O K E E P Q U E S T I ON I N G .

22/ MOVING AT WARP SPEED Through a series of fortuitous circumstances, Sarah Moga ’04 wound up in New York with the job of her dreams. As producer for The Early Show , she starts her day well before the crack of dawn and moves at a breakneck pace until dusk. Whether in story meetings, control rooms or locations all over the world, she’s in her element, multi-tasking with the ease and grace of someone who’s happiest when in motion.

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AROUND THE PARK 4 / Just Like Paradise

Marine science program in Mexico brings teens face-to-face with whale sharks, sea turtles and a newfound love for the process of discovery.

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6 / Meet the Beetles When it comes to all things Coleoptera , assistant biology professor Geoff Morse is excited, enthusiastic and eager to share his love of research. 7 / Answered Prayers Partial scholarships are the answer for many students who need to fill the gap between their resources and the cost of attending the program of their choice. 8 / A Noisy Sort of Symphony Construction of USD’s new Student Life Pavilion requires a well-organized conductor. Project manager Andy Rogers ’02 is just the man for the job.

ON THE COVER: Photo by Tim Mantoani

TORERO ATHLETICS 10 / Ready to Play

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The key to women’s volley- ball coach Jennifer Petrie’s success lies not just on the court, but in her reliance on discipline and setting high goals.

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