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The UCSD Guardian

UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

The UCSD Guardian

UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

The UCSD Guardian

Taking Note

Taking Note

Nelson Espinal Apr 18, 2021

Concerts are all happening remotely now. Hannah Rosenberg and the team at KSDT needed to adapt and do what they could given the constraints of the pandemic. Out of the struggle rose some potential room...

DISREGUARDIAN: Scam Likely

DISREGUARDIAN: Scam Likely

Nelson Espinal Apr 4, 2021

DISREGUARDIAN: The number of scam callers are rising and they are on the hunt for people’s personal information. One successful owner of a scam business, Ryan Kante, is running for President of the...

When does a fire stop burning?

When does a fire stop burning?

Nelson Espinal Mar 28, 2021

Climate change is sparking an increase of fires all over California. With forecasts predicting the number of fires to rise, their toll on the victim’s mental health allows for the fire to continue to...

Why is the Military funding Science?

Why is the Military funding Science?

Katherine Getchell Feb 28, 2021

Government entities are investing into research at UC San Diego. With the military entering the fray, scientists face the ethical ramifications of their research eventually being militarized.  Scientific...

The New TikTok Challenge

The New TikTok Challenge

Nelson Espinal Feb 21, 2021

As TikTok grows in popularity, people are turning to the platform for more than dances and absurd content. The platform is becoming a hub for news and information which means, like other platforms, TikTok...

Isolating the Cause for Loneliness

Isolating the Cause for Loneliness

Nelson Espinal Feb 14, 2021

As Valentine’s day approaches, UCSD Health studies can pinpoint causes for loneliness while author Billy Baker gives a potential way to confront the feeling of isolation.  Even before the pandemic,...

The Modern Civil War Over History

The Modern Civil War Over History

Praveen Nair Feb 7, 2021

Before leaving office, President Trump established a commission to make American history reverse its trend of being “anti-American.” The subsequent report has led to a battle between historians and...

The Smoking Gun

The Smoking Gun

Nelson Espinal Jan 24, 2021

Due to its infancy, vaping-related studies were not conducted on a regular basis. Now, UCSD has done studies revealing possible long-term effects of vaping.  The vaping industry is experiencing...

A New Way of Testing

A New Way of Testing

Eunice Kim Jan 17, 2021

Instead of having candy bars and other snacks, vending machines around UC San Diego feature COVID-19 self administered tests as a part of the “new normal.” The threat of the COVID-19 virus settled...