Depending on who you ask, last week was either Justice in Palestine Week* or Israel Solidarity Week at UCSD. The former was organized by Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association, the latter by Tritons for Israel. Both groups set up large booths at opposite ends of Library Walk, and held events […]
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion
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 UCSD, since a Division I move can strengthen our campus unity, advance our pursuit of excellence, and increase alumni engagement. So often on this campus, students are divided, not only by major, but by college […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Visual Arts
Science and Cinema Join Forces at Filmatic
The seemingly different paths of science and film eventually collide to form the art of virtual realities. On May 7, 2016, ArtPower’s Filmatic Festival displayed this collision through a convention full of performances, discussions, interactive exhibits and lab demos. Located at the Qualcomm Institute in Warren College, this festival was spread throughout a variety of […]
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Alumnus Anni Ma: From Fear to Freedom
Over the course of our conversations, Anni Ma has made it very clear that she “just exists.” It is through her very existence that her art, her protest and her passions come into being. To her, the self is not beholden to those that seek to dictate its actions; it exists for its own accord, […]
Posted inCampus, News
The Chancellor Visits Muir College
UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla visited Muir College on April 27 for a brief presentation, as well as a question and answer session, hosted by Muir College Council. According to former Muir College Council (MCC) President Moiz Ansari, who planned the event, this is Khosla’s first visit to any of the colleges. “Part of what I […]
Posted inThe Conch
Audrey's: Geisel's Welcome Partner
Students at UCSD most likely have experienced the mellow, studious, and often stressful vibe at Geisel Library (especially around midterms). However, this air of stressful dreariness was broken by the energetic and cheerful soft opening of Audrey’s cafe last week. Emblazoned with bright, childlike decor and filled with the laughter of an energetically friendly staff, […]
Posted inOpinion, Staff Op-Ed
DOUBLE A: Asians in Hollywood
As a child, the only career I found suitable for myself was that of an actor. Anyone who knows me knows that my true “secret” passion is for the theater. My mother would joke that because the Oscars and my birth were simultaneous, it was a sign of my eventual Oscar win. And I definitely […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Music
Sun God Playlist (SDSU Jacket Edit)
Oh, hey! Sun God is, like, tomorrow! Please enjoy the festival responsibly.
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UC President Napolitano calls for Davis Chancellor Katehi to Resign
UC President Janet Napolitano asked UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi to resign, The California Aggie reported in a tweet early this afternoon. The request comes after The Sacramento Bee’s early April report that UC Davis contracted with several public relations consultants for at least $175,000. These contracts formed a campaign aimed at decreasing the amount […]
Posted inEditorial, Opinion
Editorial: Does Our Chancellor Stand with Us?
“It is incumbent upon our senior administrators to pay attention to student concerns, to build relationships with students and student groups, and to solicit the thoughts and views of students at every opportunity,” reads the policy brief commissioned by the UC Regents in 2012 to help administrators prevent and mitigate campus unrest. On April 9, […]