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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

Illustration by Christina Carlson

A.S. Election Endorsements

Apr 4, 2016

How We Chose The Guardian Editorial Board conducted interviews with the presidential candidate, as well as both vice-president of external affairs candidates and both campus affairs candidates. In addition,...

Illustration by Christina Carlson

The Right Way to Raise Wage

Sophie Osborn Apr 3, 2016

On Monday, March 28, California Gov. Jerry Brown, in conjunction with legislators and labor leaders, unveiled an initiative to raise the state minimum wage from the current $10 an hour to $15 by 2022....

Quick Takes: Microsoft's Tay

Quick Takes: Microsoft’s Tay

Guardian Staff Apr 3, 2016

Tech Companies Must Address Sexism in Products and Workforce. In relying on women’s voices for chat services like Tay, assistants such as Siri, and even “girlfriend-serving” chatbots like Xiaoice,...

How-To Guru: Be a Good Role Model

How-To Guru: Be a Good Role Model

Guardian Staff Apr 3, 2016

Emerging from a long and cold winter of 60-degree days and almost monthly rain, we’ve finally made it to spring, and so have high school seniors exploring their options for upcoming years. As these tourists...

Quick Takes: The New Sea World

Quick Takes: The New Sea World

Guardian Staff Mar 27, 2016

In response to public accusations of animal rights abuse after Blackfish documentary, Seaworld has recently announced its decision to end the theme park's breeding program for killer whales. Decision to...

Illustration by David Juarez

An Ethical Divestment

Mar 9, 2016

A.S. Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution last Wednesday recommending that the University of California Office of the President sell its bonds and investments from the national bank of the Republic...

How-To Guru: Rise Above Finals Week

How-To Guru: Rise Above Finals Week

Guardian Staff Mar 9, 2016

The most dreaded time of the quarter has arrived. Yes, finals week is descending upon the students of UCSD once again. It’s important to finish off strong. Start forming a study plan by renewing your...

Illustration by Christina Carlson

Racism Surfaces

Ahmad Alijawad Mar 6, 2016

A Ku Klux Klan rally in Anaheim ended in three stabbings and 13 arrests on Feb. 27 as violence erupted between clan members and protesters. Some reacted like Nick Keeton, an Anaheim resident who said...

Quick-Takes: Ending Slave Labor

Quick-Takes: Ending Slave Labor

Guardian Staff Mar 6, 2016

America Sets Global Standard by Its Treatment of Slave Labor     President Obama’s recent decision to approve a law banning any products made by slavery or forced labor is an important milestone in...

How-To Guru: Read Me Online

How-To Guru: Read Me Online

Guardian Staff Mar 6, 2016

In a final blaze of glory, the UCSD Guardian’s website is up and running again. This brings an end to the cries of sadness and confusion that became widespread among campus-wide protests after The Guardian’s...