[Read my previous column here.] After Boracay, the next stop in my journey was Palawan, an island on the western edge of the country. Despite being only an hour or so away from Manila by plane, Palawan...

[Read my previous column here.] While my last few columns have been focused on culture and identity, I want to talk about my actual trip to the Philippines for the next few weeks. After a few short...

Grab a mug, and pull up a seat. This week, join our two Lifestyle editors as they sip their way through San Diego looking for the best bean and brew. Holsem  2911 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 Sunday...

[Read my previous column here.] Last week, I discussed how I thought that my brother and I were incredibly different culturally due to him being raised in America and myself being raised in the Philippines....

[Read my previous column here.] Though my brother and I are only four years apart, it seems like we’ve grown up in two separate worlds. I was raised in the Philippines. On Sundays, we first went to...

Inspired by the start of the new school year, Lifestyle writers reminisce about the academic, social, and cultural experiences that aided them in shaping their identities. The Beginning of Beginnings:...

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UCSD Guardian’s existence, Lifestyle takes a look back on the history of traditions UC San Diego students take pride in. From late night food runs to the classic...

The UCSD Guardian is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, meaning our paper’s founders are 50 years older than me, making me feel both very young and somehow old. This paper has a very storied...

compiled by Lifestyle Staff It’s that time of year where Housing Dining Hospitality is ending the one or two-year residential agreements, effectively kicking you out into the cold reality of apartment...

compiled by: Annika Olives, Lifestyle Co-Editor When we were younger, we were taught that “home” is somewhere you live. “Home” was a house, an address you could write down and give someone directions...

Study abroad or extended summer break? The academic sphere is increasingly becoming a global laboratory where new and old ideas, cultures and ways of thinking coincide to bring a sense of learning that...

While Sun God Festival doesn’t really start until the afternoon, many start the … ahem, “festivities” in the morning and continue throughout the day and night, heading to social gatherings for...