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Liam Barret: Why You Vote In a Blue StateLiam Barret: Why You Vote In a Blue State

Liam Barret: Why You Vote In a Blue State

November 8 will mark the 2016 general election. If you are active on social media, or even have some perception…

8 years ago
Ben Alemu: Young, Restless and Unafraid to Fail – UCSD's Impact Will Be Student DrivenBen Alemu: Young, Restless and Unafraid to Fail – UCSD's Impact Will Be Student Driven

Ben Alemu: Young, Restless and Unafraid to Fail – UCSD's Impact Will Be Student Driven

When you think of UC San Diego, what is the first thought that comes to mind? For such a young…

9 years ago
Zachery Johnson: Legitimacy of Gaming at UCSDZachery Johnson: Legitimacy of Gaming at UCSD

Zachery Johnson: Legitimacy of Gaming at UCSD

Video games have never been considered a legitimate use of time. For older generations, games were in arcade cabinets, cost…

9 years ago
Hannah Reinheart: From the Eyes of a UCSD Theatre Major – Going D1Hannah Reinheart: From the Eyes of a UCSD Theatre Major – Going D1

Hannah Reinheart: From the Eyes of a UCSD Theatre Major – Going D1

Recent news of the approval of the vote to increase our activities fees in order to move our Athletics Department…

9 years ago
Christina Miller: What Division 1 Can Really Do for UCSDChristina Miller: What Division 1 Can Really Do for UCSD

Christina Miller: What Division 1 Can Really Do for UCSD

The AS Special Election is upon us to determine the fate of UCSD Athletics, and with that, the fate of…

9 years ago
Andy Furillo: Smart Transportation Solutions Beyond Car Storage for UC San DiegoAndy Furillo: Smart Transportation Solutions Beyond Car Storage for UC San Diego

Andy Furillo: Smart Transportation Solutions Beyond Car Storage for UC San Diego

Getting to and around campus can be a challenge. Fortunately, UC San Diego is currently soliciting input on transportation options…

9 years ago
Austin Lau: Active Minds Survey Explores Student Opinions on Mental Health Chat Conversation EndAustin Lau: Active Minds Survey Explores Student Opinions on Mental Health Chat Conversation End

Austin Lau: Active Minds Survey Explores Student Opinions on Mental Health Chat Conversation End

Here are some of the results from a mental health survey conducted by Active Minds at UCSD of 90 UCSD…

9 years ago
Kevin Sabo: Why the State’s Audit of UC MattersKevin Sabo: Why the State’s Audit of UC Matters

Kevin Sabo: Why the State’s Audit of UC Matters

Last week, the California State Auditor released a long awaited audit around UC finances, enrollment, and executive compensation, boldly subtitled…

9 years ago
Aditi Guatam: Independent Candidate for Campus Wide SenatorAditi Guatam: Independent Candidate for Campus Wide Senator

Aditi Guatam: Independent Candidate for Campus Wide Senator

A university “by the students, for the students, and of the students.” The slogan embodies my dream for UCSD, and…

9 years ago
Zack Gianino: Tritons UnitedZack Gianino: Tritons United

Zack Gianino: Tritons United

My 3+ years of lobbying experience is derived from my time at the Grossmont-Cuyamaca community college district here in San…

9 years ago