USD Magazine, Spring 1995

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USD MAGAZINE

EDITOR Trisha J. Ratledge CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Kate Callen Michael R. Haskins Jill Wagner '91 ART DIRECTOR Visual Asylum PHOTOGRAPHERS Ken Jacques '78 Pablo Mason Strauss Peyton

Blessings in Disguise By Trisha}. Ratledge

For the past 30 years, the Catholic Church has been undergoing monumental changes. While some worry that the church is in turmoil, others say these changes are part of a divine plan.

A Matter al Trust By Michael R. Haskins

Jonathan Woodward ILLUSTRATION Amy Levine Taxali

The public has never been overly fond of politicians. But in recent years, simple discontent has turned to what seems to be unprecedented anger. Although many believe that the public's trust in politics and gov– ernment is at an all-time low, USD alumni and professors who work in and study politics don't think the so-called "crisis in confidence" is anything new.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

PRESIDENT Author E. Hughes VICE PRESIDENT FDR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

John G- McNamara DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Jack Cannon DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS John Trifiletti '78

History and Herstary By Jill Wagner '91

Moving beyond the traditional study of women's issues, USD's gender studies program explores the roles of women and men in today's society. Undergraduate students are setting aside stereotypes and working toward a better understanding between the genders.

USD Magazine is published quarterly by the University of San Diego for its alumni, parents and friends. Editorial offices: USD Magazine, Publications Office, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. Third-class postage paid at San Diego, CA 92110. USD phone number: (619) 260-4600; emergency security: (619) 260-2222; disaster: (619) 260-4534. Postmaster: Send address changes to USD Magazine, Publications Office, 5998 Alcala' Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492.

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