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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

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90s fashion inspirations: style as an art

Beliz Berik, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2024

Since I started college, building a new wardrobe has never been more difficult. As someone who has spent most of her life in school uniforms, expected to dress and behave a certain way, I always felt like...

The key to mastering minimalism

The key to mastering minimalism

Naisha Nallakula, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2024

If you want to be a minimalist, throw away all of your clothes — you really only need one white top, one pair of dark wash jeans, one pair of white sneakers, and one gray hoodie. Minimalism is the key...

The Beamer: The story of a failed car restoration

The Beamer: The story of a failed car restoration

Julio Canimo, Contributing Lifestyle Writer Apr 8, 2024

“When you go off to college, that car is most likely going to be yours, so long as you can find a place to keep it.”  Those were the words my dad spoke to me as we pulled back the tarp on his old,...

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What is St. Patrick’s Day?

Audree Melekyan, Contributing Writer Mar 11, 2024

A holiday beloved by the entire world, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 with a gush of green and little charms for luck. Though this was originally a religious holiday, it has evolved into...

Realities of Study Abroad

Realities of Study Abroad

Kelly Loo, Senior Staff Writer Mar 11, 2024

Studying abroad is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a period when moving to another country for a short stay is easy. It is a time to explore new cultures and have a taste of the feelings of living...

Restaurant Review: Bayou Kitchen

Restaurant Review: Bayou Kitchen

Jonathan Zhang, Senior Staff Writer Mar 4, 2024

Recently, while my professor was lecturing about “something important that everyone needed to pay attention to,” I wisely decided to browse Yelp instead. I was absolutely shell-shocked to find Bayou...

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The irresistible pleasure of nostalgia

Beliz Berik, Staff Writer Mar 4, 2024

College life can be difficult from time to time. Leaving home can cause longing whether you are coming from the other side of the world or just a few blocks away. After all, for many of us, college is...

Restaurant Review: Shabu Works

Restaurant Review: Shabu Works

Jonathan Zhang, Staff Writer Feb 25, 2024

Recently, one of my friends celebrated his 21st birthday, meaning that he can now legally purchase alcohol instead of illegally smuggling it from Guadalajara, Mexico (not that he’s done that before)....