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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

Representing the Underrepresented

Representing the Underrepresented

Matthew Zamudio Apr 26, 2016

The university introduced new housing options to help UCSD’s many minority groups find a sense of belonging on campus.  The Guardian investigates what goes into creating these communities and why students...

photo by Cory Wong // UCSD Guardian

The Art of Protest

Matthew Zamudio Apr 26, 2016

On Thursday, Feb. 4, a group of Armenian students staged a sit-in protest in front of the Silent Tree, where they wore red tape across their mouths that read “Denial,” referring to the United States’...

Illustration by David Juarez

Behind the Lectern: Cabrales de Colombia

Tia Ikemoto Apr 25, 2016

Professor Pedro Cabrales moved from the small town of Ocaña, Colombia to the larger city of Bogotá at the age of 14, after his father was kidnapped and murdered. He passed this fact along with a reassuring...

Welcoming Audrey to Geisel

Welcoming Audrey to Geisel

Tia Ikemoto Apr 18, 2016

One year ago, the UCSD Guardian met with University Librarian Brian Schottlaender to talk about the role he plays in maintaining one of UCSD’s most iconic buildings, Geisel Library. In the interview,...

Photo by Christian Duarte

Che Cafe : Here to Stay

Allison Kubo Apr 12, 2016

The C.H.E. Cafe Collective has survived in spite of a three year struggle with potential closure.  The Guardian takes a look at the institution’s colorful 50 year history and what lies in its future. On...

A Different Kind of Accolade

A Different Kind of Accolade

Marcus Thuillier Apr 12, 2016

UCSD’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department recently won an award for promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.  The UCSD Guardian takes a look at the initiative the Athletics Department has taken...