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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

The Global Press Problem

The Global Press Problem

Guardian Staff and Ishir Talapatra Oct 30, 2022

In May of 2022, Columbia University announced the winners of the Pulitzer Prize, journalism’s most prestigious award. Among the winners was Sanna Irshad Mattoo, an Indian photojournalist for Reuters....

Our mind is our weapon

Our mind is our weapon

Guardian Staff Oct 23, 2022

This piece was submitted by UC San Diego student and UCSD Guardian photographer A. Raya Moments in history flashed through my mind like scenes of a movie as I first witnessed the disturbing Instagram...

SUBMISSION: Learning to Spell

SUBMISSION: Learning to Spell

Guest Writer Oct 16, 2022

This piece was submitted by Niall Twohig. Twohig teaches in the Warren Writing Program. He dedicates this essay to contingent faculty who work magic despite what is stacked against them. He thanks those...

Image of dormatory by Marcus Loke

Triples are Better than Singles

Benjamin Liou Oct 9, 2022

For dorm rooms, triples are better than singles. Triples offer opportunities for cultural exchange, learning to get along with people, making friends, and are more affordable and accessible. I’m...

The US should adopt the national ID

The US should adopt the national ID

Benjamin Liou Oct 3, 2022

The U.S. already has a de facto national identification system (national ID) — the social security number (SSN). The driver’s license is also commonly used as an ID for background checking to rent...