UC San Diego’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter established a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” outside the Student Health and Wellness Center along Library Walk Wednesday shortly before noon. The encampment joined a nationwide movement across university campuses demanding divestment from Israel. In a post on Instagram, SJP at UCSD shared the following demands: “1. […]
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The Fed According to Kevin Warsh
In January 2026, Kevin Warsh was announced as Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. By May, the Senate confirmed Warsh in a 54-45 vote, which fell almost entirely along party lines. Compared to Powell’s 85-12 confirmation in 2018, Warsh’s nomination for a nonpartisan position has become […]
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“The Liveship Traders:” Fantasy At Its Finest
Magic talking ships are a hard sell for a fantasy series. Paired with the task of following up the incredible “Farseer Trilogy,” even Robin Hobb’s most trusted fans are likely to pick up “The Liveship Traders” with some cautious skepticism. Hobb makes ambitious shifts with the seafaring second trilogy of the 16-book “Realm of the […]
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Obsession: The Violence of ‘Love’ Without Consent
*This article contains spoilers of the film Obsession* The 2026 indie horror film Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, quickly became one of the most profitable films in box office history, garnering $150 million worldwide. The film follows Bear, a reserved and socially awkward young man who uses an item called a “One Wish Willow” to […]
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“Don’t Forget To Live”: Yungblud Creates Community at The Rady Shell
On May 21, 2026, Yungblud returned to San Diego for the second time in the past year, this time at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Yungblud (a.k.a. Dominic Richard Harrison) released his debut EP, Yungblud, in 2018, and has continuously released music ever since. His third album (also titled Yungblud) was released in 2022 […]
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A Parody of Itself: A Review of “The Boys” Series Finale
After five seasons and seven years, Amazon Prime’s “The Boys” aired its series finale on May 20, 2026, marking the end of Amazon’s most popular series. Years of anticipation and buildup left “The Boys” with a lofty challenge: delivering a satisfying ending to a cultural icon in the superhero genre. While the season five premiere […]
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In Conversation: The Student Designer Behind Sun God Festival Merch
This year’s Sun God Festival merchandise stood out for its captivating designs, high quality material, and grunge inspired graphics. Students lined up for limited drops and sold out entire collections in minutes, populating campus with the striped zip ups and distinctive crewnecks. Behind the designs was Rylee Boyles, a fourth-year double majoring in Cognitive Science […]
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Three Dead Following Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., San Diego police responded to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) in Clairemont. Upon arriving at the scene, officers identified three deceased victims. The suspects were later discovered dead in their vehicles from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The suspected shooters, […]
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Seventh College Students Are Living Without a Housing Contract!
I had to say something, I just had to. I really didn’t want to rat them out, but this behavior is truly intolerable. Seventh West Building 3 is a renowned haven of peace on campus, and I’m doing my part to keep it that way. For the few unfamiliar with Building 3, it’s the one […]
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Instructure Hacked by Extortion Group, UCSD Among Universities Affected
On May 7, 2026, at approximately 1 P.M., UCSD Canvas went down due to a hack at Instructure, the developer and publisher of Canvas. The hack began with a message from ShinyHunters, an extortion group responsible for multiple significant data breaches at large companies. When students attempted to access Canvas, the page displayed a message […]
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“Wind and Truth”: A Storming Disappointment
Spoiler Warning: “The Way of Kings”, “Words of Radiance”, “Oathbringer”, and “Rhythm of War” “Wind and Truth”, the fifth installment of “The Stormlight Archive” by Brandon Sanderson, was the most excited I have ever been for a book release. And that’s saying something, considering I participated in the frenzied stampedes during every childhood Book Fair […]