At UC San Diego, it always feels like Halloween sneaks up right after classes start. Suddenly, it’s Oct. 31, and you’re scrambling to throw on cat ears or cut holes into a white sheet. No shade —...

Whether it’s caramel apples, trick-or-treating, or scary movie marathons, there’s endless ways to have fun in October. I love to host, but I know how daunting it can be to put an event together, especially...

Figure 8 Market, Mission Valley Date: Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Calling everyone who’s been planning their Halloween costume since last year! Half costume party, half vintage clothing and trinket...

This week for Lifestyle Tries, Staff Writer Hannah Jang reflects on her experiences with UCSD’s outdoors just in time for UCSD Rec’s biannual zip line open house, coming up this Wednesday. Read her...

Nestled in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter is your new favorite post-midterm treat: Tacos El Franc. The taqueria opened in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1996, and has since been featured on the 2024 and 2025 Michelin...

You know it’s the perfect time to watch a fall movie when orange creeps onto the leaves and the ocean breeze becomes crisp. If you’re an avid Letterboxd user or always on the lookout for new watches...

As a public transit enthusiast, I was stoked for MTS's Free Ride Day on Oct. 1. I love it when other people get to ride public transportation for free — just like UC San Diego students can every day!...

At UC San Diego, the bridge that connects students and creates community across diverse backgrounds is food. When I noticed this, I wanted to incorporate this method of bridge-building into my personal...

The school year has just begun, but it’s never too early to start planning your next summer! Especially if you’re considering studying abroad, you really should be drafting itineraries right now. Maybe...

There’s something exciting about watching your favorite characters excel academically —  maybe because romanticizing studying makes it almost bearable. These five movie and television characters provide...

As a first year, I set off my building’s fire alarm while making a quesadilla. Since then, I’ve perfected all the lazy dorm cooking hacks to get you through Fall Quarter. Here are my favorite dorm...

Going off to college is overwhelming. You’re in a new place, taking all new classes, and finding yourself in conversations with people who just don’t get you. It can be so overwhelming, in fact, that...