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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

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Putin the Vulnerable

Rivka Gershovich Apr 17, 2017

In U.S. media, the Russian leader Vladimir Putin is widely depicted as an indestructible nemesis, as strong as he is evil. However, this infernal portrayal of the Russian president as invincible is far...

Letter to the Editor (4/16/17)

Letter to the Editor (4/16/17)

Guardian Staff Apr 17, 2017

To whom it may concern, I was at the official debate on Friday last week and what stood out to me is how strongly Lesly Figueroa emphasized that she and her slate were not career politicians. Leaking...

Quick Takes: Automation of Labor

Quick Takes: Automation of Labor

Nate Walker and Emily Zhao Apr 9, 2017

With Technological Advancement Comes Easier Methods to Exploit Despite all the promises of technological innovation, the proliferation of automated machines will harm financial prospects for working people...

There Goes a Gayborhood

There Goes a Gayborhood

Christopher Robertson Apr 9, 2017

Hillcrest, otherwise known as San Diego’s “gayborhood” much like Los Angeles’ West Hollywood, has served as a local bastion for gay community and activism for decades. Unique for the peaceful juxtaposition...