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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

Quick Takes – Death by Dignity

Guardian Staff Nov 16, 2014

Oregon resident Brittany Maynard’s recent death by assisted suicide has garnered national attention, bringing back the moral debate surrounding the issue of ‘Death with Dignity.’ ‘Death With...

Guest Commentary: Funding the UC

Guardian Staff Nov 16, 2014

Associated Students VP External Allyson Osorio calls students to action to protest the proposed 5 percent tuition hikes on Tuesday, Nov. 18.  This Wednesday, Nov. 19, the University of California Board...

Associated Students’ Proposed Budget Is Flawed

Nov 12, 2014

With Week 6 almost out of the way, it is once again time to break down the A.S. budget. Taking a look at a proposed budget for this past summer, A.S. Council did an excellent job balancing the Summer 2014...

Illustration by Annie Liu

Fishing For Cash

Nov 12, 2014

The proposed raises to undergraduate tuition will harm students, while lining the pockets of already wealthy administrators and UC Regents. The UC Board of Regents is considering a plan to hike tuition...

Quick Takes: Disney’s “Moana”

Guardian Staff Nov 9, 2014

Topic: The Walt Disney Animation Studios recently announced an upcoming 2016 project, Moana, featuring a new young princess of Pacific Islander descent.  “Moana” Will Add More Diversity to Disney’s...

Better Than Piracy, Is Not Good Enough

Lauren Koa Nov 9, 2014

  Polarized responses are always typical for anything Taylor Swift says or does; you either hate her guts for being a boy loving pop-diva or you love her for all her awkward dancing and cat-loving...

Illustration by Alice Hsieh

No Rush Zone

Guardian Staff Nov 9, 2014

Universities should take a firm stance against hazing in social bodies to prevent horrific incidents that jeopardize student health and safety. Three weeks ago, Cal State Northridge put its foot down...

Illustration by Snighdha Paul

Sun God on Trial

Nov 5, 2014

Though the event is in need of major reforms, the Sun God Festival is a 32-year UCSD tradition that should be continued. Ask any student on campus: There’s no event during the year that is larger,...

Illustration by Elyse Yang

Weighing Our Options

Guardian Staff Nov 5, 2014

The University of California should prioritize keeping tuition prices low for California residents. The University of California’s leadership is fairly open about its desire to rank among the top universities...