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UC San Diego's independent student newspaper since 1967

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

illustrated by: Leanne Chen

Food for Thought

Feb 6, 2017

Let me paint you a picture — precisely at 3:27 p.m., my eyelids grow heavy, the lecture slowly melts into a background hum, the attachable desk morphs into a pillow, and, oh no, looks like I’ve fallen...

"Gaslamp" photo courtesy of: Joselynn Ordaz

Plot Twist, There’s More Than La Jolla

Feb 1, 2017

San Diego has more to offer than UCSD and the Trader Joe’s on La Jolla Village Drive. So before the quarter get’s wild, make a round about town to savor what this city has to offer. From the hipster...

Hi Thai is located in the Old Student Center (Photo courtesy of Thai Cuisine)

Hi Thai Lease Renewed for Two Years

Lauren Holt Dec 7, 2016

The University Center Advisory Board voted on Nov. 30 to renew the lease for Hi Thai for two years after weeks of deliberation. The restaurant specializing in Asian Thai cuisine has been serving food at...

Illustrated by: Irene Luu

Gotta Bounce

Brittney Lu Nov 26, 2016

  We know these moments all too well: The sweatpants are just a tad too comfortable, and oh no, the 20-minute nap you planned just so happened to turn into a two-hour snooze fest, sending you into...

...Post-Poll

…Post-Poll

Tara Nejad Nov 7, 2016

Feeling discouraged about this year’s presidential election? Here’s the solution — reward yourself for fulfilling the civic duty that we are so blessed to have here in this country. Watch “America’s...

Pre-Poll...

Pre-Poll…

Brittney Lu Nov 7, 2016

It’s that time again — pumpkin spice lattes, Ugg boots, warm fireplaces, flannels and Election Day. Maybe the anticipation for this day has been a touch too overwhelming, but don’t worry, Lifestyle...

Sleepy Students: Where to Nap On Campus

Sleepy Students: Where to Nap On Campus

Tara Nejad Nov 2, 2016

As a commuter, it can take anywhere from 10 minutes to over an hour to get home from campus. This may leave you asking the important question: “How can I take my much-needed naps?” Not to worry! There...

Illustration by April Gau

Bang For Your Buck

Brittney Lu Nov 2, 2016

Step one into (actual) adulthood — moving off-campus and coming to terms with monthly rent, utility bills and, shockingly enough, paying for Wi-Fi. Unless this means moving into your nearest Starbucks...

Self-Care — Selfish or Quintessential?

Self-Care — Selfish or Quintessential?

Brittney Lu Oct 13, 2016

Balancing four classes, two jobs, an unpaid internship, an extracurricular club — all on top of managing finances, relationships, applications for even more jobs, grad schools and research opportunities?...

SoCal Healthy Living on a Budget

SoCal Healthy Living on a Budget

Tara Nejad Oct 13, 2016

Love living in SoCal, but hate the excessive spending necessary to keep up with the latest trends? Here are some cheaper alternatives to your favorite fads that will leave you feeling just as great. Yogi...