[Read my previous column here.] Over the last 10 weeks, I’ve shared with you my stories of people, of cultural differences, of adventure. We’ve explored relationships with my family, all the foods...

Haven't yet started your holiday shopping? Have no fear! Lifestyle is here with a plethora of ideas of what to get your loved ones this season. Gifting for the Un-Giftable, by Natalie Duprey Affordable...

Ah, holiday season; the most wonderful time of the year. We are now entering the familiar season of family, gift giving, and good spirits. As students, we’ll trudge through our finals, keeping the long-awaited...

Now that Black Friday has come and gone, and you’ve been able to pick up that Vanilla Bean Noel candle along with other unnecessarily necessary items, extend the season of gratitude and giving into the...

‘Tis (almost) the season that entails good food and good company, but perhaps mediocre, frustrating, or fiery conversations. Going home for the holidays is a unique university experience no one necessarily...

Grab a plate, and take a seat in our Lifestyle Living Room as we talk about Thanksgiving tables and traditions. Brittney Lu: How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Annika Olives: I usually don’t celebrate...

[Read my previous column here.] While I’ve finished talking about the bulk of my trip, I want to emphasize that this vacation ultimately wasn’t about getting to jetset to cool places. In this piece,...

[Read my previous column here.] We bid Puerto Princesa a goodbye on the morning of our third day and headed north, toward the top of the island. After an eventful six hour car ride, in which the air conditioner...

Beyond the pocket of La Jolla and University City are waterfront districts, creative corners, and historic blocks that would be a shame to miss. Don’t allow the constraints of UC San Diego to limit a...

UC San Diego has roughly 36,000 students enrolled this quarter, attracting students from all backgrounds and cultures from around the world. This includes students with perfect SAT scores, computer coding...

DISCLAIMER: I am speaking from my experience alone. Not everyone will have the same experience as me and it is not encouraged to treat this as a generalization. When we are young, we are presented...

“Can I get this?” my nine-year-old self inquired, a hopeful grin on my face as I handed the dinosaur T-shirt to my guardian*. A noticeable scowl developed on her face, her eyes looking down condescendingly....