The UCSD Guardian

Users' obsession with social media has negatively impacted the way they perceive themselves and others Posting on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram is no easy feat. Crafting the perfect post takes time and...

Quick Takes – White House College Reforms

Morgan Jong, , Thomas Finn, and Hugo Wong • Oct 31, 2013

The White House is seeking new educational reforms to increase college affordability and accessibility to more Americans. College Presents Opportunity for Student Growth Beyond Solely Academics Even with...

Stress is Not Always Solved by Snacking

Kelvin Noronha • Oct 31, 2013

Exam season is always a trying time, and it’s made worse by balancing pointless history essays with studying for chemistry. Lunch is skipped, sleep is short, and eyes are red. In my case, I tend to find...

California’s University System Needs Restructuring

Oct 31, 2013

Dear Editor, In addition to the UC system’s ten campuses, public higher education in our state includes the 23 campuses of the California State Universities, and the 108 campuses of the California Community...

Dollars in Uniforms

Oct 30, 2013

The post-9/11 G.I. Bill needs to be revised to prevent for-profit institutions from further exploiting our returning war heroes When the war ended in both Iraq and Afghanistan, American veterans were...

Quick Takes – “Soylent” Food Substitute

Charu Mehra, , Thomas Finn, and Brittany Christian • Oct 30, 2013

Recent college grad Rob Rhinehart’s new invention “soylent” is a cheap, convenient food substitute that claims to have “all the necessary nutrients” in a flavorless powder. Soylent Should Be...

WikiLeaks is Necessary For a Free Society

Oct 30, 2013

With the release of WikiLeaks’ documentary “Mediastan” on Oct. 11, I thought it necessary to reiterate the importance of WikiLeaks in a free society. The film raises pressing questions about the...

Solve for X

Oct 28, 2013

Halcyon Days

Oct 24, 2013

STEM Needs Strong Roots

Oct 24, 2013

Students need mentorship, guidance, and real-world experience before pursuing majors in STEM fields A popular method of attracting students to the world of science involves showing off very loud and visually...

Guilt By Association Gets You Out of Bed

Kelvin Noronha • Oct 24, 2013

When the young and naive me first learned how to use my phone’s alarm clock, I was overjoyed. Instead of beeping obnoxiously, the system would serenade me with my favorite jams. It only took two weeks,...