One suspect was detained Tuesday night by the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) following a shooting that targeted the Golden Dragon Asian Bistro in Hillcrest. No injuries were reported, according to NBC 7 San Diego. At approximately 7:40 p.m., witnesses heard gunshots on 4th Avenue and University Boulevard, aimed at Golden Dragon Asian Bistro. The suspect was […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Film
A Star is Born Will Strike a Chord in Your Heart
Be prepared to belt Grammy-winning song “Shallow” at the top of your lungs after watching A Star Is Born. The film will be shown at Price Center Theater on February 13. A Star is Born follows Ally, a singer-songwriter who works as a waitress to make ends meet. She meets famous singer, Jackson Maine, and […]
Posted inCampus, News
Fake Grenade Discovered in Muir College
A fake bomb was found in a tunnel near Muir College yesterday, prompting the appearance of a bomb squad on campus. The grenade was an inert training device. The Metro Arson Strike team arrived on campus, fencing off the area with caution tape. According to spokeswoman Mónica Muñoz from San Diego Fire-Rescue, the device seemed […]
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Upkeeping My #Aesthetic: How Influencer Culture is Affecting UCSD
For those who are unfamiliar with the term “influencer,” it describes a person who has a sufficient amount of online followers to make a mental, social, or even fiscal impact. Millennials and baby boomers alike have various conceptions of what influencer culture entails: We are often reminded of the SugarBear Hair vitamin scandals, the endless […]
Posted inOpinion, Staff Op-Ed
HDH’s Habits Encourage Waste, Swipe and Swipe Again
$7 box of cereal—check. Three bananas—$1.50. Sounds about right. $6 bag of grapes—but, of course. Insert all other items as applicable to you. Tap, Tap, Tap. That’s really all it takes these days to use your ID at a dining hall or market. The ease with which students are able to purchase things has significantly […]
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UC San Diego Health Opens First Senior Emergency Care Unit in California
UC San Diego Health has opened a new emergency care facility focused on providing quality care for senior patients over the age of 65. This new Senior Emergency Care Unit (SECU) facility, which is the first of its kind in California, is dedicated to accommodating geriatric patients who may not be adequately served in a […]
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MAE Department Proposes Changes to Environmental Engineering Major
UC San Diego’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department announced on January 16 that it is proposing several alternatives to the current Environmental Engineering (EnvE) major due to concerns over accreditation. The current EnvE major is not accredited according to standards set by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET sets requirements that […]
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Representative Mike Levin Brings UCSD DACA Student as State of the Union Guest
Congressional representative Mike Levin (D-49) announced yesterday that he will bring UC San Diego student Lucero Sanchez as his guest to tonight’s State of the Union address. Sanchez is a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and worked as an intern on Levin’s 2018 congressional campaign. In an op-ed published by Teen Vogue, Sanchez […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Music
TV Girl, Crumb Concerts Moved Off Campus Due to Overwhelming Demand
Soda Bar announced that it is moving TV Girl as well as Crumb’s upcoming concerts from the Ché Café to The Irenic because of overwhelming demand. Based on information provided by the bands, the shows’ venue was changed due to underestimation of band popularity. Both performances at the Ché sold out quickly. Moving from the Ché to […]
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AS Senate Kills Bill to Lower GPA Requirement for AS Executives
Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) voted to indefinitely table the AS Accessibility and Opportunity Act of 2019 last Wednesday, effectively killing the bill. AS Senate voted 20-3 with two abstaining after a lengthy debate. The bill, sponsored by Transfer Senator Joey Giltner, would have lowered the GPA requirement for AS executives from 2.5 to […]