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The Ghosts of Video Game Past!

The Ghosts of Video Game Past!

Viggo Kovas Feb 20, 2023

One of the toughest adjustments as a first year, by far, has to be the dorm experience. No, my suitemates aren’t the problem; we all get along and have a jolly ol’ time together. What I’m referring...

First Date Spots

Zara Irshad and Bradley Beggs Feb 12, 2023

If you are an avid reader of The UCSD Guardian — doing your printed media due diligence, if you will — then you’ll have successfully (or unsuccessfully) selected a first date spot through the A&E...

Valentine's Day Rizz-o-Meter

Valentine’s Day Rizz-o-Meter

Guardian Staff Feb 12, 2023

Welcome to The UCSD Guardian’s Valentine’s Day Rizz-o-Meter! Imagine you’re planning out your first date and choose an item from each category that you think would make for an excellent first date....

It's Not a Phase, Mom!

It’s Not a Phase, Mom!

Maxine Mah Feb 5, 2023

Two Tuesdays ago, a small part of me died (well, not actually). If you haven’t heard already, the band Panic! at the Disco officially announced their disbandment on Jan. 24.  While middle...

Restaurant Review: Steamy Piggy

Restaurant Review: Steamy Piggy

Emily Ito Feb 5, 2023

https://www.restaurantji.com/ca/san-diego/steamy-piggy-/ As a self-proclaimed little piggy, I can tell you that I absolutely love food. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love to try new things....

My Experience Going to Tết San Diego

My Experience Going to Tết San Diego

Rosabella Debty Jan 29, 2023

“Chúc mừng năm mới!” Or, wish happy year new (as my friend translated to me). This past week Mira Mesa hosted its annual Tết festival, a huge festival originating in Vietnam for The Lunar...

Cicadas

Cicadas

Bradley Beggs Jan 22, 2023

In search of peace and quiet, I found cicadas. Their loud chirps and monotonous hum breaking the silence I sought after. The conversations with myself and sounds of the city below all...

What The Beauty Within Really Means

What The Beauty Within Really Means

Samantha Phan Jan 22, 2023

Recently, I’ve been seeing videos of young women on TikTok repeating the billionth version of the same trend. A young, attractive woman stands in front of the internet and asks them to tell her what...