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UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

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UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

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Is Youtube Still Relevant?

Is Youtube Still Relevant?

Feb 27, 2022

There I was in my cozy loft back in my childhood home; I received my first iPod touch  in the fifth grade — too young, I know. I thought I had the world at my fingertips, and when you’re at that...

A Bittersweet Valentine's Day

A Bittersweet Valentine’s Day

Samantha Phan Feb 27, 2022

14 February 2022, 9:34 AM PST The Cave It’s morning. The sky is gray and overcast, seeping doom into the small college town of UC San Diego. Despite the cold, the air is nice: fresh, and salty...

I Did Wordle Every Morning for a Week

I Did Wordle Every Morning for a Week

Samantha Phan Feb 6, 2022

Photo by Sincerely Media from Unsplash For me, this quarter has been the death of my morning routine. Gone are the days when I wake up early, stretch, and eat a healthy breakfast. No more fun skincare...

My Top 3 Favorite Coffee Shops in San Diego

My Top 3 Favorite Coffee Shops in San Diego

Feb 6, 2022

Photo by Keghan Crossland on Unsplash Calling all coffee connoisseurs and tired college students! Just like everybody else, I’ve been quite burnt out and lacking motivation as we begin to approach...

An All-Stars Showdown

An All-Stars Showdown

Emily Ito Jan 30, 2022

They were neck and neck, the votes split directly down the middle. The “silky soccer ball” versus the snowball royalty, the greatest and fiercest matchup since Batman versus Superman. The Chonky Choice...

New York, The City of Compliments?

New York, The City of Compliments?

Bradley Beggs Jan 17, 2022

Photo Via Christopher Burns on Unsplash You’re probably thinking, “Great, another article about how amazing and glorious New York City is and why everyone should live there.” And honestly, as...

Trends I Think will Die in 2022

Trends I Think will Die in 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Photo by David Dvořáček on Unsplash As the New Year and new quarter kick into gear, I can’t help but reflect on the year that 2021 brought us in the fashion world. From sourcing new vintage pieces,...

What I’m Asking Santa for this Year

What I’m Asking Santa for this Year

Samantha Phan Nov 28, 2021

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it is time to get into the holiday spirit! That means listening to festive music, decorating your house, and praying for snow (though the last one is pretty unlikely...