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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

Students: Be Aware of Campus Politics

Guardian Staff Apr 1, 2015

Before I say anything, know that I have my biases. I am running with Tritons United. Having said that, I am in the precarious position of having to cover the news while being part of it. So without further...

Science In All Its Forms

Apr 1, 2015

The Editorial Board weighs in on the relative lack of attention paid to social sciences and humanities majors at UCSD. UCSD is a research institution. It was built as one and will always take pride in...

Blatant Disregard

Mar 29, 2015

The Editorial Board laments the sheer lack of attention that UCOP has paid to California state law regarding student tuition increases. Over spring break, the California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office...

And Our Flag was Still There…

Guardian Staff Mar 12, 2015

Over the past weekend, sensationalistic headlines have blared, “Southern California School BANS the American Flag!” — often followed by an outraged analysis about how those darn liberal, college...

U.S. Must Increase Foreign Aid Spending

Guardian Staff Mar 4, 2015

Foreign aid as defense. We know it sounds crazy, but think about it. Not too long ago, President Obama did. He even wrote an essay for “Foreign Affairs” about it, titled “Renewing American Leadership.”...

A Net Gain

Mar 4, 2015

The Editorial Board explores recent policy changes regarding net neutrality and what they mean for the general public.  You may not have noticed, but you almost lost your right to a free and open internet...

ASUCSD Needs a Structural Change

Guardian Staff Mar 1, 2015

Tom Rath, author of StrengthsFinder, said “You cannot be anything you want to be — but you can be a lot more of who you already are.” His approach to leadership and personal development advocates...

Quick Takes: UC Mexico Initiative

Guardian Staff Mar 1, 2015

The recently proposed UC Mexico Initiative creates a partnership with Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Mexico, Increasing Political and Cultural Ties Between California and Mexico. Student Exchange...