Skip to Main Content
UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

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

2024-2025 Senior Sendoffs

2024-2025 Senior Sendoffs

Julio Canimo Multimedia Associate Editor, Senior Staff Writer “The best four years of your life.” The toughest four years of your life. Longing for community, you struggle to make friends,...

Lifestyle Tries: Lying about hobbies

Lifestyle Tries: Lying about hobbies

Hannah Jang, Contributing Writer Jun 2, 2025

I have a hypothesis on hobbies: If you lie about the stuff you do, then you’ll eventually feel guilty enough to turn those lies into realities.  Boxing was one of two hobbies that I had yet to start,...

Spunions: The meal that got me through college

Spunions: The meal that got me through college

Julio Canimo, Senior Staff Writer May 27, 2025

Eating in college is, more often than not, about fighting malnutrition while spending as little as possible. Then, you move off campus and struggle anew to find ways to feed yourself without the easy,...

Lifestyle Tries: Kayaking at La Jolla Shores

Lifestyle Tries: Kayaking at La Jolla Shores

Elisha Savalia, Contributing Writer May 27, 2025

Imagine this: You are in your early 20s, living with your best friends in one of the most coveted cities on the Gold Coast — morning matcha runs, La Jolla Shores in the afternoon, and evenings hiking...

Photos: Ava Deluca, Collage: Roxana Anayat

A Barista’s Guide: Best cafes in San Diego

Ava DeLuca, Senior Staff Writer May 27, 2025

Let me make one thing clear: I don’t just love caffeine, I need caffeine. Thankfully, my job as a barista gives me an excuse to spend $7 every day. Since I’m constantly surrounded by coffee and tea,...

Up and Coming

Up and Coming

Lifestyle Team May 27, 2025

May 27 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Museum of Us at Balboa Park — Balboa Park offers free admission for San Diego residents to different museums each Tuesday throughout the year. May 27 is the fourth Tuesday...

AANHPI Eats Week: Kalei’s Kitchenette

AANHPI Eats Week: Kalei’s Kitchenette

Camelia Tzadok, Lifestyle Editor May 19, 2025

Tucked within the Rancho Peñasquitos suburbs is Kalei’s Kitchenette — a Hawaiian fusion eatery owned by couple Andy and Khara Mangiduyos. Outside, windows showcase their specials while light music...