Features
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
From NFL quarterbacks to peacemakers-in-training, from gifted scholars and researchers to altruistic physicians, the University of San Diego has produced rock stars in all sorts of wildly disparate fields. Our alumni, faculty and parents are sure to inspire; come take a backstage tour behind the scenes. Oh, and get ready to rock.
Into the Swim
In 2008, Rendy Lynn Opdycke ’06 made the history books by shattering the record for completing the “Triple Crown” of marathon swimming. The call of open water still beckons. In spite of complex logistics, frigid temp-eratures and daunting swells, she’s still fired up about life underwater.
Family Affair
Beloved physician Michael Bajo sent 6 of his 15 children to USD. His legacy includes playing for the Chicago White Sox, caring for wounded soldiers in World War II and delivering more than 11,000 babies.
Law and Order
As a lawyer for the International Criminal Court, Kristen Bowman ’96 faces tough challenges: Helping to bring those responsible for some of the world’s most egregious crimes against humanity to justice.
Departments
Editorial
Light My FireDon’t ever doubt the transformative power of rock and roll.
Letters to the Editor
Spring 2009Readers share opinions on the most recent issue of the magazine.
Around the Park
Faces in the MirrorTask force aims to take action to bring change to the campus culture.
Never Say NeverSister Maria Pascuzzi shares her thoughts on women and the church.
Becoming the SolutionThe IPJ’s Dustin Sharp stands up for international victims of atrocities.
Secret GardensStudent artists develop their own aesthetic vision through collaboration.
Quiet on the Set!From prisons to presidents, Ed Ybarra has seen it all first-hand.
Better Late Than NeverUSD friend keeps a promise he made more than 60 years ago.
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[etc.]The Immaculata’s 50th; Alumni Honors; Kyoto Laureate Symposium and more.
Torero Athletics
Belles of the BallWomen’s basketball team looks to return to the Big Dance this season.
Standing StrongInjury won’t deter Brandon Johnson from his goals on and off the court.
Alumni Update
Three’s CompanyTough economy translates to multi-faceted business opportunity.
Back in the FoldChicago alumni gather for a good cause: a legacy scholarship.
Gifts at WorkAlumni Endowed Scholarship Fund, SBA grant, USD Wine Classic.
Class Notes Articles
Breaking the CycleDon Morgan helps inner-city youth find new directions through nonprofit.
Chic DreamsMeet the online world’s Hostess with the Mostess, Jennifer Sbranti.
The Glamour of it AllFrom politics to pop culture, Allison Marsh keeps the news fresh.
Sixty Years and Counting2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of USD.
