Sports Culture is American Culture, and It’s Worth Studying
WEBJun 7, 2020 · Sports are one of the largest unspoken cultural phenomena in American history. Whether you’re in elementary school, college, or beyond, sports have notably been extricated from other societal and cultural discussions of American history. Sure, Jackie Robinson is a well-known figure to many, and rightfully so; He broke modern Major League Baseball’s color barrier in...
It’s Time to Stop Blindly Idolizing Celebrities
WEBMay 23, 2021 · Musical artists who express opinions littered with bigotry or have been involved in illegal activities, drug abuse, etc. are still given a large spotlight. Chris Brown, who has been repeatedly accused of abuse and sexual assault and even arrested on charges of rape, continues to have a solid fan base, similar to Kanye West.
UCSD Proposes Eighth College Dormitory to be One of the Tallest …
WEBMay 19, 2020 · The UC San Diego administration has proposed to build one of the tallest dormitories on the West Coast as a part of the future Eighth College, according to an article by the San Diego Union-Tribune released on Monday, May 18. If built, the 21-story dormitory could house up to 2,050 new undergraduate beds. The new...
UC San Diego’s Acceptance of Controversial TikToker shows ...
WEBSep 25, 2022 · Even now, it’s difficult for me to describe the way my stomach dropped when I first heard that Avaneesh Kanala was coming to UC San Diego. At first glance, Kanala might seem like an average UCSD transfer student, but a quick search of his name will pull up the TikTok account where he spews racist and …
Past Issues – The UCSD Guardian
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Volume 57 (2023-2024) Issue 26: May 6th, 2024 Issue 25: April 29th, 2024 Issue 24: April 22th, 2024 Issue 23: April 15th, 2024 Issue 22: April 8th, 2024 Issue 21: April 1st, 2024 (DisreGuardian) Issue 20: March 11th, 2024 Issue 19: March 4th, 2024 Issue 18: February 26, 2024 Issue 17: February 19, 2024 Issue...
The Rise of Yarn Bombing – The UCSD Guardian
WEBHannah Rosenberg. Dec 1, 2020. Yarn bombing is an ever-growing street art movement that was born in the early-mid 2000s from the combined love of street art and fiber arts. Yarn bombing consists of covering, wrapping, or decorating objects in pieces of knit or crochet. While most forms of street art involve paint or drawings that are permanent ...
UCSD receives record-high undergraduate applications for Fall …
WEBMar 10, 2024 · UC San Diego received 156,906 freshman and transfer applications for the upcoming fall term, marking a 4% increase in applications over last year. The university remains the second-most applied-to four-year university in the nation, after UCLA. The uptick is largely attributed to an increase in applications from California residents, underrepresented groups, and community college transfers,...
Media Romances Skew Real-World Relationship Standards
WEBFeb 14, 2021 · Media Romances Skew Real-World Relationship Standards. Raymond Tran, Editor-in-Chief. Feb 14, 2021. From Alex Russo and her werewolf boyfriend to Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd, we are constantly exposed to “perfectly happy” relationships. From a young age, we are told, not only by the media …
New California Law Mandates Free Menstrual Products in Public …
WEBJan 23, 2022 · California public schools and universities will have to provide free menstrual products in restrooms by the start of the 2022–23 school year thanks to a bill signed in October 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Menstrual Equity Act of 2021 applies to all grades 6–12 public schools, community colleges, and California State University campuses.
This Year in AS: Reflections with Refilwe Gqajela
WEBMay 14, 2018 · The Guardian spoke with A.S. Vice President of External Affairs Refilwe Gqajela about her experiences as a student leader and what she hopes to see in the university’s future. As the afternoon lulls to an end, I give Refilwe Gqajela a call from my apartment. Soon, I discover that while she is a casually articulate,...