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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

How Bluey Has Taken Over My Life

How Bluey Has Taken Over My Life

Maxine Mah Jan 15, 2023

While my TikTok For You page is absolutely nowhere near normal — at least with reruns of Family Guy, Topher memes, and that one guy who thinks he’s the definition of the feminine gaze — the one...

My Experience with Greek Life at UCSD

My Experience with Greek Life at UCSD

Mehak Sahota Nov 27, 2022

As my second Fall Quarter at UC San Diego draws to a close, I have been taking some time to reflect on last year’s Fall Quarter. One of the main experiences that characterized my Fall Quarter as a freshman...

How to Catch Santa

How to Catch Santa

Viggo Kovas Nov 27, 2022

Santa Claus: the man, the myth, the legend himself. We’ve all heard of him and his insane feat of traveling across the globe in the span of just a few hours, making him 3,000 times the speed of sound!...

Restaurant Review: Chiko

Restaurant Review: Chiko

Jonathan Zhang Nov 20, 2022

After taking my math midterm, I realized that my GPA may have taken a severe beating, so I needed to take a generous break to destress. Being a Yelp aficionado and foodie fanatic, I decided to opt for...

I'll be Home for Friendsgiving

I’ll be Home for Friendsgiving

Rosabella Debty Nov 20, 2022

Turkey Day is an underrated holiday. Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, it gets the rap of the middle child. But, even with its abysmal history, there is something special about being with loved...

My Love Letter to Fighting Games

My Love Letter to Fighting Games

Viggo Kovas Nov 13, 2022

Neon Retro Arcade, 2018, that’s where it all started. Located in Pasadena, my friend Jacob and I had wandered in with the intention to play classic games of the past. While the arcade games were fun,...

Should You Dye Your Hair?

Should You Dye Your Hair?

Samantha Phan Nov 13, 2022

Ah, the age-old question. As someone who has recently dyed her hair, changing it from black to blonde to pink in the past six months, I would say that dyeing your hair is a great way to keep  things...

mi día de los muertos

mi día de los muertos

Nov 6, 2022

today i am mourning my sixteen year old self. i will put her photo up en mi ofrenda, and i will decorate her with pretty blues and greens. i will set out a plate, and when she comes...