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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

Making It Feel Like Fall

Making It Feel Like Fall

Annika Olives Oct 7, 2019

It’s officially fall, but instead of brisk mornings and colorful leaves, San Diego is once again serving up 70-degree weather and pool-perfect days. Autumn is personally my favorite season, but with...

Best Places to Read on Campus

Best Places to Read on Campus

Carla Altomare Oct 7, 2019

I spent my entire summer working, watching television, and, most importantly to me, reading. I made it my summer goal to catch up on all the new novels and graphic novels that I had on my “To-Read”...

Practical Tips For Coping With Anxiety

Practical Tips For Coping With Anxiety

Colleen Conradi Jun 5, 2019

Welcome to Week 10, where if you’re not stressed out, then you must not be doing the end of Spring Quarter right! Kidding … kind of. We all know the build-up to finals week is incredibly busy and...

Lessons From College

Rebecca Tsang Jun 5, 2019

Almost complete with my undergraduate studies, I have learned many valuable lessons through the people and incidents I have encountered in my four years of college. As I reflect on my years, I have noticed...

An Ode to Perks

An Ode to Perks

Annika Olives and Colleen Conradi Jun 5, 2019

In 2007, Perks Coffee Shop opened in the UC San Diego Bookstore, immediately becoming a popular location for students to grab a cup of coffee and study between classes. However, at the beginning of Winter...

Praise for the Independent Author

Praise for the Independent Author

Carla Altomare Jun 1, 2019

A few weeks ago, I discussed the benefits of getting your next favorite book from an independent bookstore, but what about independent authors? Until I read an independently published book, I did not realize...

Peeks and Previews: June

Peeks and Previews: June

Annika Olives Jun 1, 2019

May showers bring June flowers? With the weather (hopefully) clearing up soon, here are some things to do on and off campus to enjoy the start of the San Diego summer. The San Diego County Fair is a...

I Tried Using No Plastic for a Week

I Tried Using No Plastic for a Week

Samirah Martinez May 27, 2019

We all know that plastic is a problem for our oceans and marine life, but can college students truly be plastic free? Inspired by the Plastic-Free Challenge video posted by Lucy Fink from Refinery 29,...

Meet Me in Yosemite

Meet Me in Yosemite

Claudia Miranda May 27, 2019

Every family has their traditions: their own way of expressing the love they share. With my family, every year since I was five years old, we have gone on a trip. Now, this is no ordinary trip where we...